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Va, Va, Va-voom Jorge!

2013-04-19T13:39:00.000-04:00

Via Yankees.com While I would love nothing more than to have just one more season with Jorge Posada back in pinstripes, I must admit that I'm digging his new gig as the spokesperson for Johnnie Walker Black. Jorge is looking absolutely fantastic in both the commercials and print ads for the whiskey maker, but that's not surprising. Our former catcher was a looker even in a dirty uniform and a

Cervelli Made A Game of It, But...

2013-04-19T10:38:00.000-04:00

In the 9th inning of last night's game against the Diamondbacks, Francisco Cervelli gave the Yankees and the home crowd a reason to believe that, once again, a late-inning rally would precede another comeback win. But in extra innings, the Yankees would fall to Arizona and lose the game, 6-2. Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin pitched a brilliant game, tagging the Yankees lineup with fast

Jeter Out Until After All-Star Break

2013-04-18T17:57:00.001-04:00

AP Photo / Paul Sancya Well, it can't get much worse than this. Unless of course, Derek Jeter ends up missing the entire season. Jeter visited Charlotte, NC today to visit the doctor that performed his ankle surgery last year. A CT scan revealed a small fracture in the area that was originally injured. According to this tweet by ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand, Brian Cashman confirmed that,

Comeback Kids

2013-04-18T10:39:00.003-04:00

Getty Images / Al Bello What was looking like an apparent loss for the Yankees and CC Sabathia last night, turned into their first great comeback of the season. With a little help from Brett Gardner and a major blast from Travis Hafner, the Yankees were able to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the seventh inning to beat the Diamondbacks, 4-3. This was one of those nights where CC did not have his

Noteworthy News

2013-04-17T12:47:00.002-04:00

Robinson Cano and Mariano Rivera teamed up to secure the Yankees' win against the Diamondbacks last night, but other noteworthy news made its way around Yankeeland as usual. Here are some interesting reads on our boys in pinstripes: George A. King III of The NY Post recounts the Yankees "Sweet Caroline" tribute supporting the people of Boston in lieu of the Boston Marathon bombings. The

Cano Homers Yankees Past Diamondbacks

2013-04-17T10:01:00.000-04:00

The Associated Press On a night of tributes at Yankee Stadium, Robinson Cano came up big, hitting a three-run blast to propel the team past the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 4-2 win. Although Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson Monday with all players wearing the number 42 on their uniforms, the Yankees paid tribute last night because they were off on Jackie Robinson Day. The team also

Yankees Starting Lineup for 4/16/13

2013-04-16T16:21:00.000-04:00

Eduardo Nunez takes his place back at shortstop tonight. This kid is Teflon!! Here is tonight's starting lineup: Brett Gardner CF - .244/.333/.422 Robinson Cano 2B - .311/.367/.600 Kevin Youkilis 3B - .333/.404/.571 Travis Hafner DH - .303/.410/.576 Vernon Wells LF - .324/.405/.649 Ichiro Suzuki RF - .176/.237/.265 Eduardo Nunez SS - .250/.333/.300 Lyle Overbay 1B - .282/.300/.410 Chris Stewart

For Nova, It's Time to Hit the Reset Button

2013-04-16T13:12:00.001-04:00

The Associated Press Tonight, Ivan Nova will get his chance to make a second impression. To say that it is do or die time for the young righty is about as close to accurate as one can get. If he does not pitch the game of his life against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in front of the home crowd, his time in the rotation is as good as over. And what does pitching the game of his life specifically

This Morning, My Heart Is In Boston

2013-04-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Yesterday's bombings during the Boston Marathon was a painful reminder that the anger and aggression that exists within people in this world is reaching a frightening boiling point. It sickens me and should sicken everyone that on a beautiful, sunny day, a community came together to support a charitable and beloved cause only to walk away with feelings of devastation, grief and hopelessness. I'll

Noteworthy News

2013-04-15T11:37:00.001-04:00

With the Yankees blanking the Orioles 3-0 last night, much was "a-buzz" over Hiroki Kuroda's pitching performance. But there's always much more to talk about in Yankeeland and some stories made for interesting headlines. Here is some noteworthy news you might be interested in: Dan Martin of The NY Post reports that Curtis Granderson has yet to take a swing and is unsure of his timetable to

Kuroda Sparkles; Yankees Take Series Against Baltimore

2013-04-15T09:28:00.000-04:00

AP Photo / Kathy Willens Hiroki Kuroda was at his best last night, limiting the Baltimore Orioles to 5 hits but no runs as he pitched a complete game shutout in the Yankees 3-0 series win. You would think during a shutout game that a starting pitcher would have to mix in a bevy of different pitches going through a lineup several times. But Kuroda managed to shut down Baltimore throwing

Clock Is Ticking On Phil Hughes

2013-04-14T00:29:00.002-04:00

The Associated Press There's really no way to say this except to be brutally honest: if Phil Hughes does not find a way to win games, he's going to find himself working out of the bullpen. I could be way off about that, but it's what I believe to be true. Hughes laid another goose egg yesterday afternoon to the Orioles, helping the Yankees to a 5-3 loss. He gave up 3 home runs, 2 walks and 9

MLB Playing a Bad Hand In Pursuit of A-Rod

2013-04-13T11:16:00.000-04:00

The Associated Press We knew that the drama surrounding Alex Rodriguez's alleged link to the Biogenesis scandal would only intensify as the investigation by Major League Baseball ensues. What we might not have realized is how willing MLB might have been to cross the line in order to secure evidence that would lead to Alex's suspension. And perhaps I'm being completely naive in making that

Triple Play, You Say?

2013-04-13T09:48:00.001-04:00

If you were looking for early signs that the Yankees could maintain their "awesomeness" in the absence of some of their superstars, last night's game against the Orioles was a clear indication that the Yankees, no matter who is in their lineup, just know how to ball. In one of the rarest plays you will and may have ever seen, the Yankees made a 4-6-5-6-5-3-4 triple play in the 8th inning of last

Noteworthy News

2013-04-11T11:19:00.002-04:00

Good morning maniacs!! While the Yankees-Indians matchup was rained out last night, news pertaining to our men in pinstripes was ongoing. There is always something going on in Yankeeland that makes for interesting headlines. Here's today's batch of noteworthy news: Dan Martin of The NY Post reports that Derek Jeter took batting practice for the first time since returning to the disabled list

Yankees Lineup for 4/10/13

2013-04-10T16:04:00.001-04:00

Ichiro will get a day of rest while Brennan Boesch gets the start in right field. Here is tonight's lineup: Brett Gardner CF - .257/.333/.400 Robinson Cano 2B - .303/.361/.667 Kevin Youkilis 3B - .367/.441/.700 Travis Hafner DH - .333/.419/.556 Vernon Wells LF - .360/.467/.720 Brennan Boesch RF - .250/.250/.667 Eduardo Nunez SS - .250/.304/.300 Lyle Overbay 1B - .250/.276/.429 Chris Stewart C -

Noteworthy News

2013-04-10T11:32:00.003-04:00

Much has been written about the Yankees mash-up of Cleveland last night. But other stories made for some interesting headlines as well. Here's some noteworthy news from around Yankeeland: Joel Sherman of The NY Post discusses how Curtis Granderson's return will force changes in the outfield. Dan Martin, also of The Post reports on Derek Jeter's progress and how Joe Girardi is seeing

Yanks "Hot In Cleveland"

2013-04-10T10:11:00.003-04:00

The Associated Press There must be something in the air in Cleveland, because the Yankees have flat-out assaulted the Indians in the first two games of their 4-game series. Their 14-1 romp makes 25 runs that they've scored in the past two meetings. It also marks their first time with a .500 record since Opening Day. The Yankees are now in second place in the AL East at 4-4. The big bats had a

Yankees Lineup for 4/9/13

2013-04-09T18:13:00.002-04:00

Francisco Cervelli will catch Andy Pettitte tonight. Here is the lineup: Brett Gardner CF - .167/.242/.267 Robinson Cano 2B - .222/.300/.481 Kevin Youkilis 3B - .370/.433/.630 Travis Hafner DH - .391/.481/.652 Vernon Wells LF - .381/.500/.762 Ichiro Suzuki RF - .182/.240/.182 Eduardo Nunez SS - .267/.333/.333 Lyle Overbay 1B - .174/.208/.217 Francisco Cervelli C - .308/.438/.615 Andy Pettitte

Mr. International Latin Lover

2013-04-09T15:41:00.000-04:00

The Associated Press Hey fanatics, you know me. I'll look for an Alex Rodriguez story anywhere that I can find it. This one comes courtesy of Big League Stew's David Brown. Apparently, Alex, who has always been fond of the older, celebrity set, has found love with a 24 year-old student from the Dominican Republic. Although I'm sure it will be some time before we get to see the lovely lady,

Noteworthy News

2013-04-09T10:42:00.001-04:00

Although the Yankees had a monster night against Cleveland, other stories made notable headlines in the last 24 hours. Here is some noteworthy news from around Yankeeland: Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News discusses how Nick Swisher is learning to move on from his career with the Yankees. The NY Post's Dan Martin says that Nick Swisher was "hurt" when the Yankees never contacted him once

The Big Bats Come Alive In Cleveland

2013-04-09T09:30:00.001-04:00

The Associated Press Last night was a big night for Travis Hafner, who was visiting Cleveland for the first time since signing with the Yankees during the offseason. Hafner spent 10 years with the Indians, and the home crowd showed their appreciation with a standing ovation when he was introduced during their Opening Day ceremony. Then, Hafner went to work in the first inning, hitting a 3-

Yankees Lineup for 4/8/13

2013-04-08T13:01:00.002-04:00

Eduardo Nunez rejoins the lineup. Here are this afternoon's starters: Brett Gardner CF - .160/.250/.280 Robinson Cano 2B - .130/.200/.130 Kevin Youkilis 3B - .409/.480/.727 Travis Hafner DH - .350/.409/.500 Vernon Wells LF - .294/.429/.706 Ichiro Suzuki RF - .111/.190/.111 Eduardo Nunez SS - .364/.462/.455 Lyle Overbay 1B - .211/.250/.263 Chris Stewart C - .167/.167/.167 Hiroki Kuroda RHP - 0-1

Noteworthy News

2013-04-08T09:35:00.002-04:00

Good morning fanatics!!! While the Yankees managed to wrap-up their series in Detroit with a win, there was other noteworthy news from Yankeeland that made headlines over the weekend. Here are some stories you might want to check out: Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York discusses how the Yankees may have made a mistake in letting go of Nick Swisher. The NY Daily News' Bill Madden reports

Formula Works Against Verlander In Yanks Win

2013-04-07T23:00:00.000-04:00

AP Photo / Carlos Osorio It would take solid pitching and early runs to keep Detroit's Justin Verlander from dominating today's game. Fortunately, the Yankees were able to do both and secure their second win of the season, shutting out the Tigers 7-0. CC Sabathia was not entirely on top of his game this afternoon, but he he gave the Yankees a strong outing, giving up only 4 hits and walking