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.

Game 15: Cubs at Yankees

Game 15: Cubs at Yankees

April 16th, 2014, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

TV: My 9 (National) Network Radio: WCBS 660 (NYY)

Weather: Clear, 47 Degrees, Wind: 8 MPH

The Yankees and Cubs will play the night portion of their double header tonight.

Here are the lineups:

Cubs (4-9)
Emilio Bonifacio, CF
Ryan Sweeney, LF
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Nate Schierholtz, DH
Starlin Castros, SS
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Welington Catillo, C
Ryan Kalish, RF
Darwin Barney, 2B

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

Yankees (8-6)
Brett Gardner, CF
Derek Jeter, SS
Carlos Beltran, DH
Alfonso Soriano, Lf
Yangervis Solarte, 2B
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Scott Sizemore, 3B
Kelly Johnson, 1B
John Ryan Murphy, C

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

Enjoy the game!

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!