Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch and Newsday's Erik Boland report on the spread of the flu through the Yankees clubhouse. Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Chien-Ming Wang, Robinson Cano, Mark Teixeira and Phil Hughes have all either been affected or think they might be coming down with it. I'm actually sick, too. Let's all get healthy, guys.
Posted by: Andrew
A.J. Burnett carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning of the Yankees' 5-0 victory over the New York Mets Saturday night at Citi Field. However, Alex Cora, who had been 0-for-21 against the Yankees' right-hander, singled to center to lead off the frame. Combined with Brian Bruney and David Robertson, the Yankees were able to one-hit the Mets to take the season series from the crosstown rivals.
Burnett struck out a season-high 10 batters in seven innings, walking three and throwing 108 pitches.
Nick Swisher started the Yankees' scoring in the top of the third inning with an opposite field solo home run. It was his 14th of the season and 11th on the road.
The Yankees then broke the game open in the top of the sixth with four runs against Mets' starter Tim Redding. Mark Teixeira hit a one-out double off the wall. Alex Rodriguez then followed with an RBI single up the middle to score the Yankees' third baseman. Robinson Cano doubled Rodriguez to third and catcher Jorge Posada drove everyone home with an opposite-field three-run home run to give the Yankees a 5-0 lead.
That would be more than enough for Burnett. Bruney and Robertson each pitched a perfect inning.
The Yankees are now 42-32 and are on a four-game winning streak. Chien-Ming Wang will face Livan Hernandez tomorrow evening at 8:05 p.m. on ESPN.
Recap records: Patrick: 21–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 5–7
Andrew Fletcher blogs about the Yankees regularly at Scott Proctor's Arm.
Burnett struck out a season-high 10 batters in seven innings, walking three and throwing 108 pitches.
Nick Swisher started the Yankees' scoring in the top of the third inning with an opposite field solo home run. It was his 14th of the season and 11th on the road.
The Yankees then broke the game open in the top of the sixth with four runs against Mets' starter Tim Redding. Mark Teixeira hit a one-out double off the wall. Alex Rodriguez then followed with an RBI single up the middle to score the Yankees' third baseman. Robinson Cano doubled Rodriguez to third and catcher Jorge Posada drove everyone home with an opposite-field three-run home run to give the Yankees a 5-0 lead.
That would be more than enough for Burnett. Bruney and Robertson each pitched a perfect inning.
The Yankees are now 42-32 and are on a four-game winning streak. Chien-Ming Wang will face Livan Hernandez tomorrow evening at 8:05 p.m. on ESPN.
Recap records: Patrick: 21–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 5–7
Andrew Fletcher blogs about the Yankees regularly at Scott Proctor's Arm.
Posted by: Seamus
About a month ago, I predicted that it might be September before Brett Gardner would pick up 7+ total bases in a game again, as he did on May 13. I was wrong. The speedster came through with a career night out of the leadoff spot, going 5-5 and picking up 10 total bases in the Yankees 9–1 victory over the Mets tonight at Citi Field.
The game was all Yankees pretty much from the start, thanks to Gardner's performance (5-5, 3B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI), a nice performance from CC Sabathia, and some hot potato defense by the Mets in the 2nd inning.
The Yankees jumped ahead in that 2nd inning, courtesy of three Mets errors and RBI hits by both Ramiro Pena and CC Sabathia (the big man finished the game 1–4). The Yankees never looked back, and they added 3 runs in the 8th and 2 in the 9th to cap off their 9-run night. The Yankees have now scored 28 runs over their last three games after scoring only 11 runs in their previous five.
It wasn't clear after CC Sabathia's last start whether he would pitch in tonight's game when he was pulled after only an inning and a third on Sunday in Florida with tightness in his biceps. Sabathia did more tonight than simply show up. He allowed a run on only 3 hits and struck out 8 in 7 innings, and was perfect going into the 5th inning before allowing a solo home run to Gary Sheffield. Brett Tomko relieved CC in the 8th and retired all 6 batters he faced to put the Mets away in the series opener.
The Yankees will try to make it 4 in a row tomorrow evening and they'll send A.J. Burnett to the mound to face the Mets and Tim Redding. Redding, as some of you may recall, started one game for the Yankees in 2005, allowing 6 runs in the only inning he pitched for the ballclub. Game starts at 7:10 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 21–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7 (as Seamus was filling in for Patrick).
The game was all Yankees pretty much from the start, thanks to Gardner's performance (5-5, 3B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI), a nice performance from CC Sabathia, and some hot potato defense by the Mets in the 2nd inning.
The Yankees jumped ahead in that 2nd inning, courtesy of three Mets errors and RBI hits by both Ramiro Pena and CC Sabathia (the big man finished the game 1–4). The Yankees never looked back, and they added 3 runs in the 8th and 2 in the 9th to cap off their 9-run night. The Yankees have now scored 28 runs over their last three games after scoring only 11 runs in their previous five.
It wasn't clear after CC Sabathia's last start whether he would pitch in tonight's game when he was pulled after only an inning and a third on Sunday in Florida with tightness in his biceps. Sabathia did more tonight than simply show up. He allowed a run on only 3 hits and struck out 8 in 7 innings, and was perfect going into the 5th inning before allowing a solo home run to Gary Sheffield. Brett Tomko relieved CC in the 8th and retired all 6 batters he faced to put the Mets away in the series opener.
The Yankees will try to make it 4 in a row tomorrow evening and they'll send A.J. Burnett to the mound to face the Mets and Tim Redding. Redding, as some of you may recall, started one game for the Yankees in 2005, allowing 6 runs in the only inning he pitched for the ballclub. Game starts at 7:10 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 21–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7 (as Seamus was filling in for Patrick).
Posted by: Patrick
George A. King III at the Post reports that Xavier Nady told anonymous teammates that he'll need Tommy John surgery. Nady didn't tell the post much, but he did say one telling thing: "I am going to have a lot of time on my hands."
Via RiverAveBlues via Jeremy Fuchs via Sports Center.
Via RiverAveBlues via Jeremy Fuchs via Sports Center.
Posted by: Patrick
ESPN.com reports that Brian Bruney apologized to Francisco Rodriguez, for his recent remarks about the Mets closer, through a clubhouse attendant.
Bruney had said that Rodriguez had a "tired act," referring to his celebrations while pitching. Rodriguez responded briefly, saying that he didn't know who Bruney was and stood behind his words, but said he had no intention of engaging in a "media war" with K-Rod.
Rodriguez had some harsher words and then confronted Bruney before a game. And now, with the apology, perhaps they have moved on.
Bruney had said that Rodriguez had a "tired act," referring to his celebrations while pitching. Rodriguez responded briefly, saying that he didn't know who Bruney was and stood behind his words, but said he had no intention of engaging in a "media war" with K-Rod.
Rodriguez had some harsher words and then confronted Bruney before a game. And now, with the apology, perhaps they have moved on.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Xavier Nady's rehab may have hit a serious snag on Thursday night when he had to leave Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's game in the fifth inning, following a throw that he made.
Though the team isn't sure what his exact status may be, Brian Cashman told Abraham that it "could be the worst-case scenario." He'll probably have some tests today.
Though the team isn't sure what his exact status may be, Brian Cashman told Abraham that it "could be the worst-case scenario." He'll probably have some tests today.
Posted by: Patrick
One detail I crazily forgot in last night's recap was Alex Rodriguez hitting his 563rd home run, tying one Reginald Martinez Jackson for 11th place on the all-time list.
Bryan Hoch and George A. King III have reaction from Mr. October. Congrats to A-Rod.
Next up? Rafael Palmeiro at 569.
Bryan Hoch and George A. King III have reaction from Mr. October. Congrats to A-Rod.
Next up? Rafael Palmeiro at 569.
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings reports that Casey Fossum, signed at the start of May, has opted out of his contract with the Yankees and is now a free agent.
Via Alden Gonzalez.
Via Alden Gonzalez.
Posted by: Patrick
In the offseason, the Yankees were one of the teams with an interest in Derek Lowe. They opted for CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe went to Atlanta, where he would be Thursday night's starter, going against Andy Pettitte.
Neither pitcher lasted very long. The Yankees jumped on Lowe early and often, knocking him out after 3 innings, 11 hits, 3 walks, 8 runs and 6 earned runs. Meanwhile, Pettitte lasted only 3 and 2/3, allowing 6 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks. He did not pitch long enough to get the win. So, who did?
Alfredo Aceves, who threw 2 and 1/3 innings of scoreless ball. This brought his ERA down to 2.16, as he improved to 5-1.
Phil Coke followed and pitched 2 scoreless. The Yanks added 3 insurance runs between the seventh and eighth innings, putting an 11-6 score up on the board heading into the ninth.
Dave Robertson entered and he allowed a home run to the lead off hitter. After a strike out, it was a single, then another strike out. A single put runners on first and third creating a save situation for Mariano Rivera, friend to us all. One batter and 6 pitches later, Mo had save number 499 and the Yankees had a win.
The offense was led by Alex Rodriguez (3 for 5, a home run, 2 runs, 4 RBI and a walk), Johnny Damon (3 for 4, a triple, 1 run, 4 RBI and 2 walks) and Derek Jeter (4 for 5, 4 runs and a walk). Cody Ransom also had a nice game, as he was 2 for 5 with a double, 2 runs and 2 RBI.
Tomorrow night, the Yankees head back to New York to play the Mets at Citi Field. CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.71) faces Mike Pelfrey (5-2, 4.74) at 7:10 PM ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 20–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7.
Neither pitcher lasted very long. The Yankees jumped on Lowe early and often, knocking him out after 3 innings, 11 hits, 3 walks, 8 runs and 6 earned runs. Meanwhile, Pettitte lasted only 3 and 2/3, allowing 6 runs (3 earned) on 7 hits and 3 walks. He did not pitch long enough to get the win. So, who did?
Alfredo Aceves, who threw 2 and 1/3 innings of scoreless ball. This brought his ERA down to 2.16, as he improved to 5-1.
Phil Coke followed and pitched 2 scoreless. The Yanks added 3 insurance runs between the seventh and eighth innings, putting an 11-6 score up on the board heading into the ninth.
Dave Robertson entered and he allowed a home run to the lead off hitter. After a strike out, it was a single, then another strike out. A single put runners on first and third creating a save situation for Mariano Rivera, friend to us all. One batter and 6 pitches later, Mo had save number 499 and the Yankees had a win.
The offense was led by Alex Rodriguez (3 for 5, a home run, 2 runs, 4 RBI and a walk), Johnny Damon (3 for 4, a triple, 1 run, 4 RBI and 2 walks) and Derek Jeter (4 for 5, 4 runs and a walk). Cody Ransom also had a nice game, as he was 2 for 5 with a double, 2 runs and 2 RBI.
Tomorrow night, the Yankees head back to New York to play the Mets at Citi Field. CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.71) faces Mike Pelfrey (5-2, 4.74) at 7:10 PM ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 20–11, Seamus: 16–14, Andrew: 4–7.
Posted by: Patrick
Mike Axisa at River Ave. Blues reports that Jesus Montero and Manny Banuelos will represent the Yankees at the Futures Game, which will be played on July 12.
