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With his team getting smashed by the Rays in Tampa last night, Yankees first baseman and former Buckeye Nick Swisher found himself in an unusual spot in the eighth inning–the pitcher’s mound. In an effort to save arm stamina for his bullpen, Yanks manager Joe Girardi gave the ball to Swisher, who hadn’t pitched since [...]

Joba to the pen

The decision has finally been made and to many it is no surprise. Joba Chamberlain will be pitching from the bullpen for the New York Yankees to start 2008. This may have been the worst kept secret in baseball, since everyone knew if the entire rotation is healthy and pitching well his place would be setting up for Mariano Rivera. "We think that's where he fits best right...

YES Network Reaches National Distribution Agreement Through Verizon FiOS for Hi-Def

The YES Network and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) have reached a multi-year agreement under which Verizon is now distributing the YES Network in high definition nationally on the company's FiOS TV Extreme HD service. The YES Network will be the first regional sports network in the country available in all FiOS TV markets — at no additional charge. YES programming is available on...

Good Morning, MLB Fans

Grady Sizemore hit a grand slam as Cliff Lee and the Indians beat the Yanks in the opener at their new stadium. CC Sabathia allowed 5 hits plus 5 walks but only 1 run in 5 2/3 innings. John Danks struck out 8 in 6 innings and Jermaine Dye homered as the White Sox beat the [...]

Bullpen Turns Home Opener into a Laugher

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Not Your Average Joe | Yanks Send Message to Ortiz, Sox

It's tough to know whether or not Red Sox pitcher Julian Tavarez threw at Yankees' captain Derek Jeter intentionally on Monday afternoon. There is considerably less doubt surrounding the intentions of Andy Pettitte's up-and-in pitch to David Ortiz in the next half-inning. "We're just pitching," Yankee skipper Joe Girardi said, via the Boston Herald. "We had...

The Yankee Stadium Firsts

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Wang Stiff and Swisher Hot

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Will the 2009 Indians Disappoint Like the 2008 Browns?

With yet another loss, the Indians continue to suck and fall to 1-6 in 2009. Like the disappointing 2008 Cleveland Browns, the 2009 Cleveland Indians are poised to fall well short of preseason expectations. MSF compares the 09 Indians and 08 Browns.

Injury Status: Nady Hurting In Elbow Area

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What I've Learned--the No Context Version

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Pitching Matchups For Indians Series

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