Brett Gardner to Have Surgery; May Be Done for Season

The Yankees have announced that outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week. There has been no information if he will return this season, but his agent stated that he could return this season.

The procedure will be done by Dr. Ahmad, the team doctor. They will remove inflamed tissue in his right elbow.

Gardner has played only 9 games this season. He suffered the injury in the middle of April by diving for a ball in left field. He tried to rehab the injury, but kept experiencing setbacks.

The Yankees may pursue a corner outfielder as the trade deadline approaches.

Game 92: Yankees at Athletics

July 19th, 2012, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Mostly Sunny, 62 degrees, Wind: W at 13 MPH

The Yankees will begin a four game set against the Athletics in Oakland, California.

Click Here for the probable pitchers for this series:

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (57-34)
Derek Jeter, SS
Curtis Granderson, CF
Alex Rodriguez, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Nick Swisher, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Chris Stewart, C

Pitching: Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics (47-44)
Coco Crisp, CF
Jemile Weeks, 2B
Josh Reddick, RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Seth Smith, DH
Brandon Moss, 1B
Brandon Inge, 3B
Derek Norris, C
Cliff Pennington, SS

Pitching: A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Probable Pitchers: Yankees at Athletics

The Yankees will travel to Oakland once more this season to take on the Athletics in a four game set.

Here are the probable pitchers for the series:


Game 1: Thursday, July 19th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
Freddy Garcia RHP (4-2, 5.25 ERA this season)
(Freddy Garcia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
A.J. Griffin RHP (1-0, 2.63 ERA this season)
(A.J. Griffin against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 2: Friday, July 20th, 10:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Ivan Nova RHP (10-4, 4.18 ERA this season)
(Ivan Nova against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics:
Tommy Milone LHP (9-6, 3.54 ERA this season)
(Tommy Milone against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 3: Saturday, July 21st, 7:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (9-7, 4.22 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Jarrod Parker RHP (6-4, 3.16 ERA this season)
(Jarrod Parker against the Yankees: Click Here)

Game 4: Sunday, July 22nd, 1:05 pm ET, O.co Coliseum

Yankees: 
C.C. Sabathia LHP (10-3, 3.27 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Athletics: Click Here)

Athletics: 
Bartolo Colon RHP (6-8, 3.88 ERA this season)
(Bartolo Colon against the Yankees: Click Here)


Enjoy the series!

Kuroda Impressive in Shortened Game

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Hiroki Kuroda pitches against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays with their 6-0 victory on Wednesday. The Game was delayed in the seventh inning, and was later called. Hiroki Kuroda was outstanding in his outing and pitched his first complete game since 2008. 

Kuroda allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings of work. He struck out 5 and didn't allow a walk. He finished with 108 pitches, in which 78 of them were for strikes.

The Yankees did their damage in the first inning after they were able to score 4 runs off of Ricky Romero. Mark Teixeira highlighted the inning with a two-run home run to left field.

Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to 21 games with a double in the first inning.

The Yankees will fly out to Oakland to begin a four game set with the Athletics on Thursday.

Game 91: Blue Jays at Yankees

July 18th, 2012, 1:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

TV: YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 95 degrees, Wind: WSW at 9 MPH

The Yankees and Blue Jays will conclude their three game set today.

Here are the lineups:

Blue Jays (45-46)
Anthony Gose, RF
Brett Lawrie, 3B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B
Adam Lind, DH
J.P. Arencibia, C
Kelly Johnson, 2B
Rajai Davis, LF
Omar Vizquel, SS


Pitching: Ricky Romero LHP (8-5, 5.03 ERA this season)
(Ricky Romero against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees (56-34)
Derek Jeter, DH
Nick Swisher, RF
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Andruw Jones, LF
Jayson Nix, SS
Russell Martin, C
DeWayne Wise, CF


Pitching: Hiroki Kuroda RHP (8-7, 3.67 ERA this season)
(Hiroki Kuroda against the Blue Jays: Click Here)


Enjoy the game!