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Yankees bullpen can't hold lead late against Rays

The Yankees were unable to hold a late lead against the Rays on Friday as they were defeated 11-5 in what seemed like another win for the bombers.

After jumping out to an early 4-0 start, the Rays kept chipping away before taking a 6-5 lead in the seventh inning. In the very next inning, the Rays put up a crooked five spot in the bottom of the eighth inning. From that point on, the game was out of reach for the Yankees.

Hiroki Kuroda pitched well for the Yankees but picked up the no decision.

The Yankees and Rays will continue their four-game set tomorrow.

Sabathia, Yanks' beat Price in opener

The Yankees were able to defeat the Rays 10-2 in the battle of the ace's game, which featured the Yankees C.C. Sabathia and the Rays David Price.

Sabathia clearly out pitched Price, who struggled all night long. From the first batter of the game, it felt like it would go the Yankees way tonight as Jacoby Ellsbury hit a high chopper to first base for a single.

The Yankee offense poured it after home runs from Soriano, McCann, and Solarte. The Yankees collected 16 hits in the game.

The Yankees and Rays will continue their four game set tomorrow night.

Yanks' sweep double header with 2-0 win over Cubs

The Yankees were able to sweep the day-night double header today against the Cubs after shutting them out in both games.

Michael Pineda started and he followed Masahiro Tanaka's foot steps. Pineda dominated the Cubs lineup as he didn't allow a single run. With his impressive outing today, Pineda improved his record to 2-1 on the season.

The Yankees will be on the road to begin a four game set with the Rays starting tomorrow.

Tanaka, Yanks' shut out Cubs in first game

The Yankees took the first game of the split admission double header against the Cubs on Wednesday after defeating them 3-0.

Masahiro Tanaka pitched an absolute gem today by striking out ten batters in eight innings of work. Tanaka allowed only two hits, in which they were two bunt singles. Although it was frigid in the Bronx, Tanaka had all of his pitches working today, including his prized splitter.

Carlos Beltran got the Yankees rolling on offense with a solo shot in the first inning.

The Yankees and Cubs will play the second game of the double header tonight.

Yanks' defeat Red Sox 3-2, take series

The Yankees were able to take three games out of four against their rivals, the Red Sox, after defeating them 3-2 on Sunday.

Ivan Nova pitched excellent to earn his first win of the season. Nova had most of his pitches working, especially his big breaking curve ball. He worked into and out of jams all night and got a big ovation when he walked off the mound.

The Yankee offense was powered by Carlos Beltran, who hit a go-ahead two-run home run on a hanging curveball from Felix Doubront.

The Yankees will enjoy an off-day tomorrow before beginning a two game set with the Cubs.

Five homers put Yankees past Sox' 7-4

The Yankees were able to defeat the Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday after blasting five home runs in the game.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he pitched very well to pick up his second win of the season. Kuroda had most of his pitches working as he kept the Red Sox hitters off-balance throughout the game. He struck out five batters, but walked three in six and a third innings of work. He allowed four earned runs in the game.

Carlos Beltran, Brian McCann, Alfonso Soriano and Kelly Johnson all hit home runs in their 7-4 win.

The Yankees and Red Sox will conclude their four-game set tomorrow night.

Yanks' defeat Red Sox 4-1 in series opener

The Yankees were able to take the first of four tonight as they defeated the Yankees 4-1.

Michael Pineda picked up his first Yankee win tonight as he dominated the powerful Red Sox lineup. Pineda went six innings and allowed only one run with seven strikeouts. Pineda had a no-hitter going into the fifth inning, but allowed a bloop single to left field.

Dean Anna homered in the game tonight, which marked his first career home run.

The Yankees and Red Sox will continue their four-game set tomorrow.

Yankees lose close game against O's 5-4

The Yankees were unable to take the series against the Orioles tonight as they were defeated 5-4 in a close game.

Masahiro Tanaka was impressive again tonight and if it wasn't for one hanging splitter, he would have pitched a gem. Tanaka allowed one three runs, in which they came from a three-run home run. He struck out a caree high ten batters tonight.

The Yankee offense dug out of a early 3-0 hole to tie the game at three, but after the Orioles scored two in the ninth, the Yankees fell just short with just one in the ninth.

The Yankees will begin a four game set with the Red Sox tomorrow night.

Yanks' blown out by Orioles 14-5

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Orioles	3	1	0	3	0	4	0	3	0	14	20	0
Yankees	1	0	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	5	13	0

The Yankees were defeated by the Orioles 14-5 today and this was obviously their worst loss of the season.

Ivan Nova started and he struggled right from the game by allowing three runs in the first inning. Things would get worse from there as he departed after allowing seven runs. This is his second start of the season and he hopes to forget this one.

The Yankee offense showed signs of life throughout the game, but when they got back into it, the Yankee pitching would give up more runs.

The Yankees hope to forget this game and move on to the finale tomorrow night.

Yankees defeat Orioles 4-2 in home opener

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Orioles	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	8	0
Yankees	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	4	8	0

The Yankees opened up Yankee Stadium for the first time in 2014 today and presented it with a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and he pitched very well to pick up his first win of the season. Kuroda located his pitches and kept them down in the zone throughout the game. He got himself into some trouble in the seventh inning, but Matt Thorton and David Phelps came on to clean up the mess.

The Yankee offense was effective today. As a team they scored four runs on eight hits. Jacoby Ellsbury, Kelly Johnson, and Yangervis Solarte all contributed with RBI's in the win. Derek Jeter grounded into a double play to score Solarte in the third inning.

Shawn Kelley picked up the save today due to David Robertson's groin injury.

The Yankees and Orioles will continue their three game set with another afternoon game tomorrow.

Yankees defeat Blue Jays 6-4 behind Sabathia

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	3	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	6	9	0
Blue Jays	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	4	9	0

The Yankees took two-out-of-three against the Blue Jays in their three game set as they defeated them 6-4 today behind ace, C.C. Sabathia.

Sabathia looked much better than he did in Houston, and if it wasn't for his rocky sixth inning, then this outing would have been a very quality start.

The Yankee offense came out swinging today as they scored three early runs before Sabathia even threw a pitch.

Brett Gardner hit the Yankees first home run of the 2014 season with his two-run shot down the right field line in the fourth inning.

David Robertson came on to pitch the 9th inning and shut down the Blue Jays to collect his second save of the young season.

The Yankees will travel to New York for the first time this season to play their home opener at Yankee Stadium.

Yanks' shutout by Blue Jays 4-0

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
Blue Jays	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	x	4	8	0

The Yankees were unable to stretch their win streak to three games as they were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-0.

Michael Pineda made his first official start of his Yankee career today and he pitched very well. Despite taking the loss, he had a lot of velocity on his fastball and his pitches moved well. He allowed only one earned run in his outing also.

The Yankee offense was silent as they couldn't even score a run in the game. They had their chances, but failed to capitalize. This Yankee offense is promising, but some days they just cannot get it done.

The Yankees and Blue Jays will complete their three-game set tomorrow.

Solarte, Yanks' defeat Blue Jays 7-3

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	2	0	2	1	1	0	0	1	1	7	16	1
Blue Jays	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	1

The Yankees were able to pick up another win tonight after they defeated the Blue Jays 7-3.

This game marked the first start by Masahiro Tanaka in his MLB career. Tanaka allowed 3 runs, 2 earned, on 6 hits, in 7 innings of work. He struck out 8 batters and did not walk any.

The Yankee offense came out swinging tonight as they put up two runs in the first inning and collected 16 hits overall.

These two teams will go back at it tomorrow afternoon.

Yankees pick up first win after defeating Astros 4-2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	7	1
Astros	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	4	0

The Yankees were able to get in the win column for the first time this season after they defeated the Astros 4-2.

Ivan Nova started for the Yankees and had a decent outing, although his command was off tonight. In five and two-thirds innings of work, he walked five batters and struck out only one. Just like the previous two Yankee starters, Nova struggled in the first inning when he allowed a run, but escaped further trouble thanks to a double play ball.

The Yankee offense got on the board tonight in the third inning on a Brett Gardner single, then on a Carlos Beltran sacrifice fly.

Derek Jeter collected his first RBI of the year in the fifth inning.

David Robertson came on in the ninth inning and earned his first save of the season.

The Yankees will begin a three-game set with the Blue Jays tomorrow night in Toronto.

Yanks' offense struggles in 3-1 loss to Astros

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	1
Astros	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	x	3	4	0

The Yankees were unable to pick up their first win of the season as they lost to the Astros 3-1.

Hiroki Kuroda started the game and pitched fairly well, although the pitches he left up in the zone were hit for extra base hits.

The Yankee offense was quiet again. They struggled all night with driving in runs and left many men on base. They had their opportunities, but were unable to cash in.

The Yankees and Astros will conclude their opening series tomorrow night.

Yanks' drop opener to Astros 6-2

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Yankees	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	6	1
Astros	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	x	6	9	0

The Yankees were unable to pull out a win in their first game of 2014 as they dropped their opener to the Astros 6-2. C.C. Sabathia struggled early on in his first start, resulting in an early 6-0 deficit. This was Sabathia's 11th opening day start and his 6th as a Yankee.

Sabathia allowed six runs on eight hits in six innings of work. He struck out six and walked only one batter. Sabathia struggled early on when he allowed six runs before he was even able to get six outs. He finished his outing with 99 pitches thrown, in which 68 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees scored their two runs in the eighth inning on a Brian McCann single and a Mark Teixeira single.

The Yankees and Astros will continue their opening series tomorrow night.