Archive for July, 2010

overRAYted

Robbie Cano went 3-for-4 with two doubles and the go-ahead solo shot in the ninth inning as the Yanks bested the Rays 5-4 to regain their two-game lead in the division. The two two-baggers gave Cano 30…Read More

Rays cut it to one game

The Yanks’ lead in the AL East was trimmed to one measly game — the smallest it’s been since July 3 — after a 3-2 setback to the Rays on Friday night. Phil Hughes pitched very well…Read More

A-ROD HITS HIS 800TH…

…RBI as a Yankee. Actually, he notched his 801st RBI (three on the night) in pinstripes, 90th career sac fly and came to bat with the bases loaded three times but failed to get that elusive 600th…Read More

Dustin Moseley gets first start since 4/17/09

In lieu of an injured Andy (Can I) Pettitte, Dustin Moseley will get the nod tonight in the finale of a four-game set with the Indians. His numbers aren’t great against the Indians, but he is 3-0…Read More

Game 100: total domination, fuggetabout

In one of the most boring games of the season the Yanks scalped the Injuns 8-0 behind a stellar outing from AJ (9-8), who went 6 1/3 innings and gave up seven hits with seven strikeouts to three walks…Read More

Notes from Thurday + Friday’s lineup

Here are some notes from last night’s epic 10-4 win over the Royals: Posada played in his 1,659th career game, which ties him with Tony Lazzeri for 14th in franchise history. He’ll obviously…Read More

The Kid has done it again

On the heels of the Yanks’ 10-6 win over the Halos one thing is evident: I need season/playoff tickets. Not for selfish reasons, but for the good of the team. The Yanks are 5-0 when I attend a game…Read More

The Yanks aint got no alibi

That game was ugly. Over the course of a 162-game season there’s bound to be some clunkers like Tuesday night’s abortion. There’s nothing you can do about it but put it out of your mind…Read More

Pitching match ups vs. Angels

Here are the pitching match ups for the two-game set against the Halos: Tuesday: RHP Hughes (11-2, 3.65) vs. TBA (No stats yet, but I heard this TBA guy can hit the upper 90′s with his fastball)…Read More

New Pettitte makes rehab start

Sergio Mitre made a rehab start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday night and did pretty well for himself, despite going on three day’s rest. Meat Tray, who is expected to start on Saturday against…Read More

4-0 despite a big loss

Yes, I moved to 4-0 this year at Yankee Stadium…but at what cost? The Yanks slugged their way to a 9-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, but that wasn’t the big news. Neither was their opening of…Read More

New poll

AJ leaves game with injury UPDATE

AJ Burnett left Saturday’s shit show in the third inning with lacerations on his right hand. Kim Jones reported that he suffered the injury while trying to brace himself after he tripped while running…Read More

Saturday lineup plus roster move

Following Old Timers’ Day, the Yanks will take on the Rays in the second installment of a three-game set. Prior to the festivities, the team announced a roster move; they put Damaso Marte on the…Read More

Yanks honor Boss, Sheppard with incredible walk off

CC didn’t have his best stuff but didn’t take the loss and Swish Dog went 3-for-5 with three RBI to redeem himself and give the Yanks a 5-4 walk-off win on an emotional night in the Bronx. Prior…Read More