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New York Yankees Third Baseman Kevin Youkilis Heading for MRI on Balky Back
April 29th, 2013 at 9:59 AM
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While the New York Yankees have raced out to a 15-9 start, culminating with Sunday's come-from-behind 3-2 victory over their American League East rival Toronto Blue Jays, the injury bug continues to plague the pinstripers, as another integral Yankee could miss some significant time.
Off of Saturday's news that Yankees catcher Francisco...
Seven Strong Innings by Andy Pettitte Lead New York Yankees to 9-4 Win in Toronto
April 19th, 2013 at 10:58 PM
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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
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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...
“Pronk” Enjoying the Moment, as His Bat Helps Carry New York Yankees
April 18th, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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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
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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.
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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 Righty Brandon McCarthy
April 16th, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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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 Starting Lineup Vs. Baltimore Orioles Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez
April 12th, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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The Yankees will again try to play, well, some baseball on Friday night, following two straight rain outs in Cleveland. After two convincing victories on Monday and Tuesday night, the Yankees will look to remain hot, despite the lay-off, and to get over .500 for the first time in this...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Cleveland Indians Right-hander Corey Kluber
April 10th, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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The Yankees will look to improve to 5-4 on the young season Wednesday night, when the Bombers take on the Cleveland Indians in game three of this four-game set, with a 7:00 first pitch anticipated.
Following the ejection of Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco in Tuesday night's 14-1 Yankees victory, Terry Francona's rotation was...
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, Everything Old is New Again
April 9th, 2013 at 12:25 PM
When the New York Yankees got hit by the injury bug this spring many experts criticized them for getting older veterans to fill the void.
The Bombers added Travis Hafner (36), Kevin Youkilis (35) and Vernon Wells (35) to an all ready aging roster. Hafner played in only 66 games last...
Four-RBI Day by Travis Hafner Powers New York Yankees to 11-6 Win Over Cleveland
April 8th, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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L: U. Jimenez (0-1)
On a day when the Cleveland Indians opened their season in their home confines, Progressive Field, with a new look in new manager Terry Francona and prized offseason additions, outfielder Michael Bourn and first baseman Nick Swisher, it was a former Cleveland Indian who...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Cleveland Indians Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez
April 8th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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Following a 7-0 victory over Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon, the Yankees improved to 2-4 on the young season, with both of their victories coming on the rubber matches of their first two series' of 2013.
On Monday afternoon, with a 4:05 first pitch, the Bombers continue their...
New York Yankees Starting Lineup Vs. Detroit Tigers Righty Doug Fister
April 5th, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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Coming off of their first win of the season Thursday night, a 4-2 victory over AL East rival Boston Red Sox, the Yankees open a three-game tilt on Friday afternoon in Detroit.
For the Tigers, right-hander Doug Fister gets the ball, as the defending American League champions get set to host their...
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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W: A. Pettitte (1-0)
L: R. Dempster (0-1)
S: M. Rivera (1)
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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L: H. Kuroda (0-1)
S: J. Hanrahan (1)
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 Starting Lineup Vs. Boston Red Sox Righty Clay Buchholz
April 3rd, 2013 at 3:55 PM
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Coming off of an 8-2 defeat against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, the Yankees will look to bounce back on Tuesday night against Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz.
Slated for a 7:00 first pitch, here is Yankees manager Joe Girardi's starting lineup:
Brett Gardner, CF
Ichiro Suzuki, RF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Travis...
New York Yankees Split the First Two Games of Grapefruit League Play
February 25th, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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While the biggest story from the weekend is undoubtedly the long-term absence of slugger Curtis Granderson, courtesy of a first-inning beaning yesterday afternoon by Toronto Blue Jays left hander J.A. Happ, the Yankees came away 1-1 as Grapefruit League play opened.
The spring training slate opened up in Orlando, Florida, as the...
New York Yankees Designate Russ Canzler for Assignment
February 2nd, 2013 at 10:06 AM
To make room for newly-acquired slugger Travis Hafner, the New York Yankees have designated outfielder Russ Canzler for assignment.
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Canzler, 26, was claimed by the Yankees in early January in part of a busy offseason for the versatile fielder. After spending last season with the Cleveland Indians, Canzler was claimed by...
Travis Hafner Passed on Tampa Bay Rays to Join New York Yankees
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:31 AM
Though the New York Yankees have had a relatively quiet offseason compared to their usual standards, news was made Friday when veteran Travis Hafner agreed to play in pinstripes next season, passing up a chance to sign with the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Hafner will be replacing Raul Ibanez as New York's left-handed...
