Yankees activate Curtis Granderson from disabled list

The Yankees have announced on Tuesday that they have reinstated outfielder Curtis Granderson from the disabled list. Curtis has been out since February with a broken forearm, which he suffered in his first spring training game.

Granderson is in the lineup on Tuesday, batting cleanup and playing left field, against the Mariners.

In order to make room for Granderson, the Yankees have sent Vidal Nuno down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.

Probable Pitchers: Mariners at Yankees: May 14th-16th

The Yankees return home after their eight game road trip to take on the Seattle Mariners in a three game series.

Here are the probable pitchers:

Game 1: Tuesday, May 14th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Mariners:
Felix Hernandez RHP (5-2, 1.53 ERA this season)
(Felix Hernandez against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
C.C. Sabatha LHP (4-3, 3.23 ERA this season)
(C.C. Sabathia against the Mariners: Click Here)

Game 2: Wednesday, May 15th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Mariners:
Hisashi Iwakuma RHP (4-1, 1.74 ERA this season)
(Hisahi Iwakuma against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Phil Hughes RHP (2-2, 4.43 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Mariners: Click Here)

Game 3: Thursday, May 16th, 7:05 pm ET, Yankee Stadium

Mariners:
Aaron Harang RHP (1-4, 7.30 ERA this season)
(Aaron Harang against the Yankees: Click Here)

Yankees:
Andy Pettitte LHP (4-2, 3.83 ERA this season)
(Andy Pettitte against the Mariners: Click Here)

Enjoy the series!


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!

 
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