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In a Pinch: Chavez’s homer breaks tie, bullpen dominates as Yankees top Mets 4-3

Chris Carelli — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:35:49 +0000

Through six innings of play, it looked as though the New York Yankees were on the way to their fourth consecutive loss. Instead, they used the strength of a Raul Ibanez three-run homer and a pinch-hit solo blast from Eric Chavez in the seventh inning to take the lead. The Yankees bullpen was marvelous again tossing three and a third scoreless innings with eight strikeouts as the Yankees held on to beat the New York Mets 4-3. (more…)

Yankees comeback falls short after Mets score five in first

Chris Carelli — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:11:15 +0000

The New York Yankees found themselves in a position few would have expected with Andy Pettitte on the mound. They were down by five runs at end of the first inning and they couldn’t come all the way back in a 6-4 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field. (more…)

Yankees meet the Mets at Citi Field in final Interleague series of 2012

Chris Carelli — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:14:19 +0000

The New York Yankees travel cross-town to meet the New York Mets at Citi Field in the final Interleague series of 2012 for both teams. The Yankees enjoyed a series sweep at Yankee Stadium in the season’s first meeting between the teams. (more…)

Yankees begin six-game road trip tonight versus Braves

Chris Carelli — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:39:20 +0000

The New York Yankees (34-25), fresh off a Subway Series sweep of the New York Mets, are now set to begin a six-game road trip tonight versus the Atlanta Braves (34-26). The Yanks will then travel to Washington, D.C. to take on the current NL East leading Nationals (35-23). (more…)

Martin’s walk-off boosts Yankees to sweep over Mets

Chris Carelli — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:08:34 +0000

Yesterday, in the Subway Series finale at Yankee Stadium, Russell Martin demonstrated that he has come full circle with a walk-off solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, his second home run of the day as the Yankees beat the Mets 5-4 and swept the three-game series. (more…)

Yankees belt four homers, batter Santana and Mets 9-1

Chris Carelli — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:27:35 +0000

The New York Yankees made quick work of denying New York Mets starter Johan Santana’s bid for a duplicate effort of last Friday’s no-hitter. Robinson Cano hit two, two-run homers, including the first of three in a row. Hiroki Kuroda was again fantastic, flirting with a no-no of his own as the Yankees blasted the Mets 9-1 in the first game of the Subway Series. (more…)

For Yankees and Mets, the Subway Series means more than bragging rights

Chris Carelli — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:08:39 +0000

The New York Yankees (31-25) are getting ready for game number 57 on their schedule and while it is against the cross-town rival New York Mets (32-26), a victory or loss in any game of the total-six game set, is no more important than the six games they’ll play this season against the Atlanta Braves. (more…)

Subway Series Preview Podcast: Bronx Edition

Ricky Keeler — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:30:08 +0000

While the series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays did not go well for CC Sabathia and company, the New York Yankees were still able to take yet another series from their AL East rivals and are a half game back of the Ray and Baltimore Orioles for the AL East division lead. Plus, the Yankees got some great starting pitching from both Andy Pettitte and Ivan Nova in this series. Now, Interleague Play resumes again and it starts tonight against the crosstown rivals who are actually playing some very good baseball and are one of the surprises in the National League.

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Rays-Yankees June Podcast Preview: Godzilla is Back

Ricky Keeler — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:15:29 +0000

The New York Yankees went on the road for a grueling nine game trip to the West Coast and Detroit. They were able to pass the test with consistent quality starts from their starting pitching and the big bats coming through.The telling game of the road trip occurred last Sunday. After a tough loss against the Tigers on Saturday, Derek Jeter homered on the first pitch against reigning AL MVP Justin Verlander and Phil Hughes threw a complete game. Now, they face a six game homestand against some tough starting pitching from both the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets.

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Yankees News and Notes: Martin, Gardner and Robertson

Chris Carelli — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:40:58 +0000

We’ll be providing New York Yankees news and notes in a separate column from the game recaps going forward. Generally, the post will cover events surrounding the Yanks beyond the scope of the previous or upcoming games. Let’s get to it. (more…)