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Despite Back Spasms, New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte a Model of Consistency
April 20th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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While Friday night was Andy Pettitte's first start since April 9, with lingering back spasms rightfully making his activity very conservative, the 40-year-old southpaw worked over seven effective innings in garnering his third win of 2013.
However, as Pettitte was mostly effective, against a newly-revamped Toronto Blue Jays offense, featuring the...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Toronto Blue Jays Right-hander Brandon Morrow
April 19th, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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On the same day the New York Yankees received word that they would be without their captain, shortstop Derek Jeter, until after the All-Star break, their three-game winning streak would also be snapped on Thursday night, as they fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings, 6-2.
Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of...
Back Spasms Will Push Back Andy Pettitte’s Next Start for New York Yankees
April 13th, 2013 at 1:00 AM
New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not make his scheduled start on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles due to back spasms. Instead, Phil Hughes will rejoin the rotation and take the mound on Saturday, while Saturday's original starter Hiroki Kuroda will replace Pettitte on Sunday.
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After two consecutive games in Cleveland...
New York Yankees: Five Yankees Hit Home Runs in 14-1 Rout of Cleveland Indians
April 9th, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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W: A. Pettitte (2-0)
L: C. Carrasco (0-1)
Following a Monday afternoon, four-RBI outburst from Yankees designated hitter Travis Hafner, which powered the Bombers to an 11-6 victory over the Cleveland Indians, the former longtime Indians DH would have a quiet 0-for-4 Tuesday evening.
However, the Yankees offense would pick up where it left off,...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Cleveland Indians Right-hander Carlos Carrasco
April 9th, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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On Tuesday night, the Yankees look to make it three-in-a-row, as they embark on game two of a four-game set with Terry Francona's Cleveland Indians.
Following Monday night's 11-6 victory, Yankees manager Joe Girardi will send veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte (1-0, 1.13 ERA) to the hill to face the Indians' Carlos Carrasco.
The...
New York Yankees Avoid Sweep; Defeat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 for First Win of 2013
April 4th, 2013 at 11:15 PM
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L: R. Dempster (0-1)
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With a pair of solo home-runs from the unlikely "power sources" of center fielder Brett Gardner and catcher Francisco Cervelli, as well as an efficient eight innings of work from perpetual stopper, Andy Pettitte, the Yankees avoided the broom on Thursday night...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Boston Red Sox Righty Ryan Dempster
April 4th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
The Yankees will look to salvage the Thursday night rubber match of this three-game opening series, as they have been outscored 15-6 by the Red Sox in the first two games of the series, both losses.
For the Red Sox, right-hander Ryan Dempster will make his 2013 debut, and his first...
New York Yankees Drop to 0-2 on Season; Fall to Boston Red Sox 7-4
April 4th, 2013 at 7:18 AM
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W: C. Buchholz (1-0)
L: H. Kuroda (0-1)
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Despite outscoring the Red Sox 4-1 over the final six innings of play, thanks to a pair of round-trippers from newest Yankees Travis Hafner, who blasted a solo shot into the Yankees' bullpen off of Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz, and...
New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Expects to Reach World Series
March 30th, 2013 at 9:35 PM
Despite the general consensus that the New York Yankees will have a poor season in 2013, starter Andy Pettitte has his eye on the World Series and is ready to prove the doubters wrong.
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"I don't let my mind go in that direction because I think we're going to win our division...
New York Yankees Defeat Washington Nationals 4-2 in Exhibition Game in D.C.
March 29th, 2013 at 6:43 PM
While it was a game that still fits under the category of "exhibition," it was a game with a regular season feel to it, as starters played and it was contested in a Major League ballpark, instead of the friendly confines of the Grapefruit League fields.
Needless to say, on Friday...
New York Yankees Starter Phil Hughes in Line to Pitch Simulated Game Monday
March 15th, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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As Yankees starter Phil Hughes continues to fight a hampering balky back, one that has been a problem since Game Three of the American League Championship Series last October, progress continues to be made.
After throwing his most significant bullpen session since mid-February on Monday, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports that...
New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Works Three Innings in Spring Debut
March 14th, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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On Wednesday night, the Yankees' three remaining "Core Four" members all partook in their first game together in almost three years, and while shortstop Derek Jeter and closer Mariano Rivera had already made appearances this spring, 40-year-old starter Andy Pettitte made his spring debut.
In three innings of work, against the visiting...
New York Yankees’ Three Remaining “Core Four” Mates to Play Wednesday Night
March 13th, 2013 at 2:38 PM
On Wednesday night, when the Philadelphia Phillies visit Steinbrenner Field for a 7:05 p.m. start, something that has not happened since 2010 will come to fruition.
In addition to Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter re-assuming his customary role in the infield, albeit only for a few innings, and closer Mariano Rivera being...
New York Yankees Pitcher Ivan Nova Thriving Off of Tough Love
March 13th, 2013 at 10:58 AM
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Coming off of a dismal finish to his 2012 season, which included injury and would be punctuated by being left off of the Yankees postseason roster, 26-year-old right-hander Ivan Nova has entered this spring in a competition to reclaim a role in the starting rotation.
While he attempts to stave off another 26-year-old...
New York Yankees Starting Pitcher Hiroki Kuroda Off to an Impressive Start
March 12th, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Thus far in spring training, the main stories being generated from the mound are the progress of Michael Pineda, the balky back of Phil Hughes, the pending retirement of legendary closer Mariano Rivera, the successful simulated games thrown by ace C.C. Sabathia and number three starter Andy Pettitte, and the ongoing battle for the final...
New York Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera: “After This Year, I Will Be Retired”
March 9th, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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On Saturday morning, just hours before legendary Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will throw his first pitch since April 30 of last season, when the Atlanta Braves come to Steinbrenner Field for Grapefruit League play, the inevitable was confirmed.
Just days after news was leaked that Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader would formally...
New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte Dazzles in First Simulated Game
March 4th, 2013 at 9:11 AM
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When the Yankees and veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal this past offseason, the addition of the 41-year-old starter ensured another strong top-heavy rotation for 2013.
On Sunday, Pettitte threw his first simulated game of the spring, and as per Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com, the veteran still...
New York Yankees Reiterate Lack of Interest in FA Pitcher Kyle Lohse
March 1st, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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As Yankees number four starter Phil Hughes continues to deal with a balky back, to the point where he could miss the beginning of the season, and with the uncertainty of the number five slot in the rotation, the appeal of remaining free-agent starter Kyle Lohse continues to grow for Yankees...
New York Yankees: Could Starter Phil Hughes Miss the Beginning of the Season?
February 28th, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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Heading into a contract year and a bit of uncertainty at the number five slot in the Yankees rotation, which is currently in a competition between young right-handers Ivan Nova and David Phelps, the importance of the 2013 season for Phil Hughes cannot be understated. While the first three slots...
New York Yankees Left-hander Andy Pettitte’s Son, Josh, Throws No-Hitter
February 26th, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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When they say "it's in your blood," sometimes it really is. As Jack Curry of YES Network reported during Sunday's telecast of the Yankees spring training home opener at Steinbrenner Field, the son of left-hander Andy Pettitte enjoyed some baseball fortune of his own.
Considered one of the best high school pitchers in...
