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.

Game 14: Cubs at Yankees

Game 16: Cubs at Yankees

April 16th, 2014, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: YES (Home) Network Radio: WCBS 660 (NYY)

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 39 Degrees, Wind: 14 MPH 

The Yankees and Cubs will play the first game of their split double header this afternoon.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Cubs (4-8)
Emilio Bonafacio, 2B
Justin Ruggiano, CF
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Nate Schierholtz, RF
Starlin Castro, SS
Junior Lake, LF
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Mike Olt, DH
John Baker, C

Pitching: Jason Hammel RHP (2-0, 2.63 ERA this season)

Yankees (7-6)
Brett Gardner, LF
Carlos Beltran, RF
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Alfonso Soriano, DH
Brian McCann, C
Yangervis Solarte, 2B
Kelly Johnson, 1B
Dean Anna, SS
Scott Sizemore, 3B

Pitching: Masahiro Tanaka RHP (1-0, 3.21 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Cubs at Yankees: April 15th-16th

The Yankees and Cubs will play a quick two-game set at Yankee Stadium.

Here are the Probable Pitchers for this series:

Game 1: Tuesday, April 15th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Cubs:
Jason Hammel RHP (2-0, 2.63 ERA this season) 

Yankees: 
Masahiro Tanaka RHP (1-0, 3.21 ERA this season)

Game 2: Wednesday, April 16th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Cubs:
Travis Wood LHP (0-1, 2.92 ERA this season) 

Yankees:
Michael Pineda RHP (1-1, 1.50 ERA this season)

Enjoy the series!

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.

Game 13: Red Sox at Yankees

Game 13: Red Sox at Yankees

April 13th, 2014, 8:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: ESPN (National) Network Radio: WCBS 660 (NYY)

Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 66 Degrees, Wind: 12 MPH

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

Here are the lineups:

Red Sox (5-7)
Grady Sizemore, LF
Xander Bogaerts, SS
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Daniel Nava, RF
A.J. Pierzynski, C
Ryan Roberts, 3B
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
Jonathan Herrera, 2B

Pitching: Felix Doubront LHP (1-1, 9.00 ERA this season)

Yankees (6-6)
Brett Gardner, LF
Carlos Beltran, RF
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
Alfonso Soriano, DH
Brian McCann, C
Yangervis Solarte, 2B
Kelly Johnson, 3B
Francisco Cervelli, 1B
Dean Anna, SS

Pitching: Ivan Nova RHP (1-1, 8.68 ERA this season)

Enjoy the game!