Yankees re-sign Clay Rapada to minor league deal

Almost one week after he was released, the Yankees have announced that they have re-signed left-hander Clay Rapada to a minor league deal. Rapada was designated for assignment on March 31st in order to make room for Lyle Overbay on the 40-man roster.

Rapada posted a 2.82 ERA, 8.9 K/9, and 4.0 BB/9 in 38 1/3 innings last year for the Yankees. He appeared in 70 games last year out of the bullpen.

Clay Rapada battled through shoulder bursitis during spring training, so it will take him some more time to get back on track. Rapada will likely be assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, as he cannot return to the major leagues until May 3rd, due to league rules that states a player cannot return until after 30 days after his release.

Game 8: Yankees at Indians

Game 8: Yankees at Indians
April 9th, 2013, 7:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Cloudy/Scattered T-Storms, 61 Degrees, Wind: S at 12 MPH

The Yankees will play the second game of their four game set today against the Indians.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (3-4)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Travis Hafner, DH
Vernon Wells, LF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Francisco Cervelli, C

Pitching: Andy Pettitte LHP (1-0, 1.13 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians (3-4)
Drew Stubbs, CF
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
Nick Swisher, 1B
Mark Reynolds, DH
Michael Brantley, LF
Ryan Raburn, RF
Mike Aviles, 3B
Yan Gomes, C

Pitching: Carlos Carrasco RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Carlos Carrasco against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yankee bats come alive in opener against Indians

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Indians on Monday. (Getty Images)

The Yankee bats came to life today as the Yankees took the opener against the Indians by a score of 11-6. Robinson Cano and Travis Hafner led the charge as they both had a multi-hit game.

Hiroki Kuroda started for the Yankees and besides his shaky first, he pitched well. Kuroda allowed three runs on five hits in five and a third innings of work. He struck out six, but walked four. He struggled with command early on, but he settled in during the later innings. Kuroda finished the game with 111 pitches thrown, in which 64 of them were for strikes. With his outing today, Kuroda picked up his first win of this young season.

The Yankee bullpen had a strong showing today, with the exception of Shawn Kelley, who had a shaky outing. Boone Logan and Joba Chamberlain both pitch scoreless outings, although they combined for three walks.

Robinson Cano snapped out of his skid as he went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a double. He drove in two runs and walked once. Travis Hafner also had a big day as he went 2-for-3 with a home run and a single. He drove in four runs and walked twice. Vernon Wells quietly had a good day as well as he went 3-for-4 with a walk.

The Yankees will look to duplicate their performance tomorrow when they resume their series with the Indians.

Game 7: Yankees at Indians

Game 7: Yankees at Indians
April 8th, 2013, 4:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Cloudy/Wind, 66 Degrees, Wind: S at 21 MPH

The Yankees will make their final stop on their road trip today as they begin a four game set with the Indians.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (2-4)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Travis Hafner, DH
Vernon Wells, LF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Eduardo Nunez, SS
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (0-1, 13.50 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians (3-3)
Michael Bourn, CF
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Nick Swisher, 1B
Michael Brantley, LF
Carlos Santana, C
Mark Reynolds, DH
Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B
Drew Stubbs, RF

Pitching: Ubaldo Jimenez RHP (0-0, 1.50 ERA this season)
(Ubaldo Jimenez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Indians: April 8th-11th

The Yankees will travel to Cleveland and begin a four game set with the Indians on Monday.

Here are the probable pitchers for this series:


Game 1: Monday, April 8th, 4:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

Yankees:
Hiroki Kuroda RHP (0-1, 13.50 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians:
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP (0-0, 1.50 ERA this season)
(Ubaldo Jimenez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Tuesday, April 9th, 7:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (1-0, 1.13 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians:
Carlos Carrasco RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Carlos Carrasco against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Wednesday, April 10th, 7:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

Yankees: 
Ivan Nova RHP (0-1, 7.71 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians:
Brett Myers RHP (0-1, 12.60 ERA this season)
(Brett Myers against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Thursday, April 11th, 7:05 pm ET, Progressive Field

Yankees: 
Phil Hughes (0-1, 6.75 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians: 
Zach McAllister RHP (0-1, 3.00 ERA this season)
(Zach McAllister against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!