David Phelps to Start Against Royals

David Phelps is set to make his first major league start on Thursday after showing impressing stuff while coming out of the bullpen.

Phelps has a record of 0-0 with a 3.57 ERA this season. He has appeared in in 6 games and has pitched 17.2 innings.

Freddy Garcia has been moved to the bullpen after failing to impress the Yankees as a starter. Garcia is 0-2 with a 12.51 ERA in 4 games this season. He has pitched 13 2/3 innings.

On a side note, the Yankees have made some minor roster moves. D.J. Mitchell has been recalled from Triple-A to serve as a long reliever. Cody Eppley has been optioned to Triple-A.

Nick Swisher Out With Mild Hamstring Strain

Nick Swisher left Sundays game early after feeling discomfort in his left hamstring.

Swisher worked a walked against Tigers starter Max Scherzer in the 3rd inning and while jogging down to first base, he felt discomfort. Joe Girardi and Steve Donahue came out and Swisher was lifted. Andruw Jones pinch ran for him and went 2-2 on the day.

"He's got a real low-grade strain," Girardi said. "We've probably looking at more than a few days, but I'm not saying it's a DL situation. We'll have to see how it progresses in the next few days."

The Yankees did not expect to call up another outfielder. Brett Gardner is expected to return Thursday from the disabled list.

Alex Rodriguez Passes Willie Mays

Alex Rodriguez drives in Eric Chavez with a single in the 2nd inning. (The Associated Press)

Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays on the all-time RBI list on Sunday when he hit a little dribbler went under the hand of the Tigers 3rd baseman, Miguel Cabrera. They ruled the play a base hit and Alex was rewarded his 1,903 run batted in. He would then hit a ground ball to short in the 7th inning that plated Chris Stewart for his 1,904 career run batted in.

Alex Rodriguez passed Willie Mays to gain sole possession of 9th place on the all-time RBI list.

Rodriguez could pass Hank Aron who leads the list with 2,297 career runs batted in.

Yanks' Take Finale Against Tigers

C.C. Sabathia delivers a pitch against the Tigers on Sunday. (Getty Images)

C.C. Sabathia took the mound Sunday afternoon looking to secure his 3rd win of the season, and did just that. Sabathia shut down the Tigers Sunday by limiting them to just 2 runs and 4 hits. He struck out 8 and walked 2.

The Yankees' offense back Sabathia by scoring 6 runs. Alex Rodriguez drove in 2 runs to secure 9th place on the all-time RBI list. He passed Willie Mays in doing so.

Curtis Granderson had a home run as well as Andrus Jones, who came into the game after Nick Swisher exited with a hamstring injury.

Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Eric Chavez, and Andruw Jones all had a multi-hit game.

The Yankees and Orioles will begin a 3 game set tomorrow.

Game 21: Tigers at Yankees

                                      April 29th, 2012, 1:05 ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York 


The Yankees and Tigers will play the rubber game of this 3 game set today. 


Here are the lineups.


Tigers (11-10)
Austin Jackson, CF
Brennan Boesch, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Brad Eldred, DH
Ryan Raburn, LF
Ramon Santiago, SS
Gerald Laird, C
Danny Worth, 2B

Pitching: Max Scherzer (1-2, 8.24 ERA this season) 


Yankees (11-9)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Chris Stewart, C


Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (2-0, 5.27 ERA this season)


Enjoy the game.