For the fifth time this month, the Yankees will ask Andy Pettitte to help pick up the pieces after a disastrous start by AJ Burnett. Even though the Yankees have only won two of his last four starts, Pettitte has proven to be a bona fide stopper by going at least seven innings without giving […]
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Game 75: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 27, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Game 73: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Perennial World Series foes meet for only the second time in the regular season when the Yankees take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. Although seeing the classic Yankee and Dodger uniforms on the field at the same time is always special, this time around, the series has taken on a heightened sense […]
No Bragging; Tex and CC Lead Yanks to Subway Series Split
Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For much of the season, the Yankees have been waiting for Mark Teixeira to carry the load. With two homeruns in the weekend Subway Series, that wait may finally be over. One day after hitting a game tying home run off Mike Pelfrey, Teixeira struck the big blow in the Subway Series finale by belting […]
How Slow Can You Go? Yanks Shutdown By Soft Tossing Moyer
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight’s result was solely a product of the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of the starting pitchers. As soon as AJ Burnett was removed from the game, the slumping Phillies resumed having unproductive at bats, while the Yankees lineup came alive once Jamie Moyer exited the mound. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Moyer dazzled the Yankees for […]
Game 64: Phillies vs. Yankees
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When Shane Victorino steps to the plate to lead off tonight’s game, you can’t blame the Yankees if they immediately flashback to his groundout that ended the 2009 World Series. The Yankees haven’t become a successful franchise by looking back, however, so while the fans revel in that recollection, you can bet the team will […]
Game 63: Astros vs. Yankees
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Yankees will have their brooms out once again as they seek to sweep the Astros in the weekend series. With a day off looming, the Yankees need to make sure they do not suffer a let down because after today the schedule starts to get tougher heading into the dog days of summer. Phil […]
Fine and Grandy: Yanks Slam Orioles With Three Homer Night
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After struggling to score all weekend in Toronto, the Yankees pounded out 12 runs and 15 hits against the free falling Orioles. It didn’t take long for the Yankees to get on the board as Nick Swisher sent the sixth pitch of the game 420 feet over the centerfield fence to give the Yankees an […]