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New York Yankees’ Mark Teixeira No Longer Aiming for May 1st Return
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:51 PM
After tearing the tendon sheath in his right wrist back in March, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had pinned May 1st as the day he would like to return to the lineup. However, Teixeira realizes his goal of returning at the start of the month is no longer realistic...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Tampa Bay Rays Southpaw Matt Moore
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:37 PM
***PHOTO1*** On Sunday, the New York Yankees were not able to complete the series sweep, as a lackluster pitching performance from starter Ivan Nova doomed the Yankees, with an 8-4 defeat to the host Toronto Blue Jays. Keeping it in the American League East, the Yankees continue their road trip on Monday night,...

Associate of New York Yankees Second Baseman Robinson Cano Linked to Biogenesis
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:04 PM
***PHOTO1*** In the story that seems to just not go away, another prominent Yankee, despite there being no proof of connection to Tony Bosch and his now-defunct Biogenesis, could find himself having to clear his name. While the potential affiliation of third baseman Alex Rodriguez with Biogenesis continues to escalate into a more...

New York Yankees’ Kevin Youkilis Out Sunday with Tight Lower Back
April 21st, 2013 at 12:16 PM
After leaving Saturday's game in the sixth inning with lower back tightness, New York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis will miss Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays to rest the injury.  ***PHOTO1*** Though Youkilis will sit out Sunday, Yankees manager Joe Girardi doesn't consider the injury to be serious and...

New York Yankees Defeat Toronto Blue Jays in Extra Innings, 5-3
April 20th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
  FINAL/11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 R H E NYY 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 11 0 TOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 7 2 W: S. Kelley (1-0) L: A. Loup (1-1) S: M. Rivera (5)   Despite relinquishing a three-run lead in the eighth inning, and squandering an outstanding performance by starter Hiroki Kuroda, shoddy defense by the host Toronto Blue Jays helped the Yankees escape with a 5-3 victory, in 11 innings, on Saturday afternoon. ***PHOTO1*** Kuroda, who...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Toronto Blue Jays Left-hander Mark Buehrle
April 20th, 2013 at 12:11 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** On Friday night, the New York Yankees opened their weekend tilt, versus American League East rivals Toronto Blue Jays, with a 9-4 drubbing of the host. Behind over seven innings of strong work by Yankees stalwart Andy Pettitte, and the team-leading fifth home run of the season by designated hitter Travis Hafner, the...

Despite Back Spasms, New York Yankees Starter Andy Pettitte a Model of Consistency
April 20th, 2013 at 11:56 AM
***PHOTO1*** 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...

Seven Strong Innings by Andy Pettitte Lead New York Yankees to 9-4 Win in Toronto
April 19th, 2013 at 10:58 PM
  FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E NYY 2 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 9 13 0 TOR 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 4 7 1 W: A. Pettitte (3-0) L. B. Morrow (0-2) Following a late night in the Bronx on Thursday night, as the Yankees fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks in extra innings, manager Joe Girardi's team entered Friday night's game in Toronto with a chance to get a first-hand look at the new Blue Jays.   While...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Toronto Blue Jays Right-hander Brandon Morrow
April 19th, 2013 at 6:25 PM
***PHOTO1*** 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...

New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter Out Until After All-Star Break
April 18th, 2013 at 5:23 PM
***PHOTO1*** While the New York Yankees are off to an 8-5 start, and are playing good baseball with a somewhat makeshift lineup, the absence of their shortstop, and captain, Derek Jeter, has been more than noticeable, as the 13-time All-Star continues to recover from a broken left ankle suffered in last...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Southpaw Patrick Corbin
April 18th, 2013 at 4:44 PM
***PHOTO1*** The New York Yankees will look to break the brooms out Thursday night, and make it four wins in a row, with the third and final game of the three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.  First pitch is slated for 7:05. For the Yankees, following Wednesday night's come-from-behind 4-3 victory, thanks to...

“Pronk” Enjoying the Moment, as His Bat Helps Carry New York Yankees
April 18th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
***PHOTO1*** After an offseason where the New York Yankees let the likes of outfielders Nick Swisher and Raul Ibanez walk, without putting up much of a battle to retain their services, the initial response was concern of a potential "power outage" in the Bronx. Moreover, up until the acquisition of former All-Star...

Four Unanswered Runs Propel New York Yankees to Third-Straight Victory
April 17th, 2013 at 10:35 PM
  FINAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E ARI 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 NYY 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 X 4 6 1 W: C. Sabathia (3-1) L: D. Hernandez (0-1) S: M. Rivera (4)   The New York Yankees made it three-in-a-row on Wednesday night, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3, using an anecdote of strong pitching and late-inning patience.  ***PHOTO1*** Despite working behind a 3-0 lead as the game went into the seventh inning, ace C.C. Sabathia was effective,...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Left-hander Wade Miley
April 17th, 2013 at 4:48 PM
***PHOTO1*** Coming off of a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night, in game one of a three-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Yankees will look to make it three-in-a-row on Wednesday night, as Yankees manager Joe Girardi sends ace C.C. Sabathia (2-1, 3.00 ERA) to the hill for the 7:05 first pitch. On...

Derek Jeter Lightens Workload Return to the New York Yankees by Early May in Doubt
April 17th, 2013 at 1:12 PM
New York Yankees Captain Derek Jeter has cut back on his workout routine quite extensively putting an early May return to the lineup in doubt. For the first time on Wednesday April 10 Jeter participated in some baseball relate activities including BP, fielding grounders, running in the outfield and throwing. Following...

Robinson Cano Leads New York Yankees to Victory on Night Honoring Jackie Robinson
April 16th, 2013 at 10:22 PM
The New York Yankees defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night after second baseman Robinson Cano blasted a three run home run in the fourth inning to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead, eventually winning 4-2. Cano finished the night going 2-4 with three RBI, while wearing number 42 to honor...

New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Righty Brandon McCarthy
April 16th, 2013 at 5:16 PM
***PHOTO1*** In what figures to be an emotional Tuesday night, as the Yankees will be honoring both baseball icon Jackie Robinson and the city of Boston, affected by the tragic events of Monday afternoon at the Boston Marathon, there will be nine innings (at least) of baseball to bring a little normalcy back into our realms. For...

New York Yankees Will Honor City of Boston with Playing of “Sweet Caroline”
April 16th, 2013 at 4:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** On the field, the Boston Red Sox and Yankees maintain one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, an intensity that is felt amongst the players, management, and fans of both respective organizations.  However, in a more important perspective, we are all proud Americans, and in the tumultuous times...

The Importance of Tuesday Night’s Start for New York Yankees Right-hander Ivan Nova
April 16th, 2013 at 11:32 AM
***PHOTO1*** Making his first start in over ten days on Tuesday night, when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Bronx for the first of a three-game set, it's hard to describe an April start as "make or break."  However, after a dismal 2012 season, and a rocky first start of 2013 against...

New York Yankees to Wear Number 42 on Tuesday Night in Honor of Jackie Robinson
April 15th, 2013 at 4:57 PM
***PHOTO1*** Monday marks the 66th anniversary of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, and in honor of the legendary Brooklyn Dodger, the New York Yankees will all wear number 42 on Tuesday night, when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Bronx for the first of a...