Yankees: News and Notes 5/9-5/13


The Yankees have made some moves recently on their roster and we will go over them for you below.

  • 5/9: Yankees acquire shortstop Alberto Gonzalez from the Cubs. 
  • 5/12: Eduardo Nunez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with rib cage discomfort. 
  • 5/12: Yankees purchase Alberto Gonzalez's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. 
  • 5/12: Mark Teixeira has been moved from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • 5/13: Yankeees option Brennan Boesch to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • 5/13: Yankes recall pitcher Brett Marshall from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. 

The Yankees are expected to activate Curtis Granderson from the disabled list tomorrow. 

Yanks' split doubleheader against Indians


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Vidal Nuno Starting pitcher Vidal Nuno #34 of the New York Yankees pitches during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians during the second game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on May 13, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Vidal Nuno pitches aganst the Indians on May 13th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees did just what the Indians did to them in the opener. Shut them out. After getting an impressive start from Vidal Nuno, the Yankees were able to defeat the Indians 7-0 in the second game of the doubleheader.

Vidal Nuno allowed no runs on three hits in five innings of work. He struck out and walked three batters. He finished hi outing with 89 pitches thrown, in which 54 of them were for strikes.

The Yankee offense came to life as they plated seven runs, with six of them coming in the seventh inning. Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay both drove in two runs in the win. Jayson Nix, Vernon Wells, and Alberto Gonzalez all picked up multiple hits.

Adam Warren was outstanding out of the bullpen today. He threw 51 pitches in four innings of work. He struck out two and allowed only two hits

The Yankees will travel back to the Bronx to begin a three game series against the Mariners starting on Tuesday.

Game 10 (Makeup): Yankees at Indians

Game 10 (Makeup): Yankees at Indians - Game 2 of 2
May 13th, 2013, 3:15 pm ET, Progressive Field
TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A

After losing the opener of the doubleheader, the Yankees look to split the twin bill against the Indians.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (23-14)
Brett Gardner, CF
Jayson Nix, 3B
Robinson Cano, DH
Vernon Wells, LF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Ben Francisco, RF
Corban Joseph, 2B
Alberto Gonzalez, SS
Austin Romine, C

Pitching: Vidal Nuno LHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Vidal Nuno against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians (21-15)
Drew Stubbs, CF
Michael Brantley, LF
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
Nick Swisher, DH
Carlos Santana, 1B
Mark Reynolds, 3B
Ryan Raburn, RF
Mike Aviles, 2B
Yan Gomes, C

Pitching: Trevor Bauer RHP (1-1, 2.70 ERA this season)
(Trevor Bauer against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Yanks' shutout in opener of twin bill against Indians


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David Phelps - New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians
Daivd Phelps pitches against the Indians on May 13th. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were unable to get to Cleveland's ace, Justin Masterson, in the first game of the doubleheader. After been given a great start by David Phelps, the Yankees could not get on the scoreboard as they were defeated 1-0. Phelps made one mistake all game and it came in the first inning when he allowed a solo shot to Jason Kipnis.

Phelps allowed one run on four hits in six and two thirds innnigs of work. He struck out seven batters, but walked five. In the losing effort, he threw 115 pitches, in which 66 of them were for strikes.

They Yankees were limited to just four hits, which were all singles.

These two teams will be back at it to play the second game of the doubleheader.

Game 9 (Makeup): Yankees at Indians

Game 9 (Makeup): Yankees at Indians - Game 1 of 2
May 13th, 2013, 12:05 pm ET, Progressive Field
TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880
Weather: N/A

The Yankees and Indians will play Game 1 of their doubleheader. This game was originally scheduled to be played on April, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (23-13)
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, LF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Travis Hafner, DH
Brennan Boesch, RF
Chris Nelson, 3B
Corban Joseph, 1B
Chris Stewart, C
Alberto Gonzalez, SS

Pitching: David Phelps RHP (1-1, 5.02 ERA this season)
(David Phelps against the Indians: Click Here)

Indians (20-15)
Michael Bourn, CF
Jason Kipnis, 2B
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
Nick Swisher, 1B
Jason Giambi, DH
Carlos Santana, C
Mark Reynolds, 3B
Michael Brantley, LF
Drew Stubbs, Rf

Pitching: Justin Masterson RHP (3-3, 2.63 ERA this season)
(Justin Masterson against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

 
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