The New York Yankees have agreed to a Minor League deal with right handed pitcher John Maine according to Evan Drellich of MLB.com (via Jon Heyman of CBSSports).
Maine was released by the Red Sox earlier this month. The 31-year old hurler last pitched in the Majors in 2010 with the Mets. His career record is 41-36 with a 4.35 ERA, 1.2 HR/9, 4.1 BB/9 and 7.6 SO/9 in 585.2 innings throughout seven years.
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May 25, 2012
An MRI on Yankees pitching prospect Manny Banuelos’ left elbow showed no structural damage.
It’s good news, as there was some concern that he had a serious injury. Banuelos, who holds a 4.50 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 24 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season, will be shut down indefinitely.
via Joel Sherman
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May 24, 2012
Before he was knocked out of the lineup for a few days with a hamstring injury, Nick Swisher was one of the Yankees best and most consistent offensive forces. Since his return to the lineup that has been a different story.
Last night he went 0-for-2 and continued a streak of 17 games where Swisher has hit .175/.235/.254/.489. That’s a far cry from his red hot April where Swish...
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May 24, 2012
According to sources close to Michael O'Keefee and Bill Madden of the New York Daily News, the New York Yankees could be on sale. “Rumors are flying in Major League Baseball and New York banking circles that the family that has owned Major League Baseball's premiere franchise since Cleveland shipbuilder George Steinbrenner purchased the club for $8.8 million in 1973...
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May 26, 2012
Previously on Outside the Boxscore, we have shown you some of the best sports parody songs of all-time and we have another doozy from the folks over at Network of Champions.
Check out their dedication to Yankees closer Mariano Rivera called "Don't Stop Relievin" which uses Journey's classic hit as their inspiration:
(Courtesy of Sweater Punch)
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May 26, 2012
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.
If you would like to listen to any of the Red Sox minor league affiliates' games...
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May 24, 2012
Hal Steinbrenner
Somewhere, there are sighs, screams, and sounds of heads smacking fine mahogany tables as Bill Madden and Michael O’Keeffe of the NY Daily News wafted out a story that the New York Yankees might be up for sale. Madden, who has many times been right on a story, but just as often not (remember, he said that contraction of the A’s and Rays was on the cusp...
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May 26, 2012
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New York Yankees 6 — Oakland Athletics 3
Three home runs backed Nova in tonight’s 6-3 win over the Oakland...
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May 26, 2012
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Considering the New York Yankees began Friday's game with 2,023 more career homers in their lineup than the Oakland A's had in theirs, the night's result should have been no surprise. The Yankees hit three homers, including a pair of two-run blasts, on their way to a 6-3 victory. The A's hit two homers, but both were solo shots. New York'...
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May 24, 2012
During Theo Epstein's introductory press conference, as well as the many rounds he made to various radio and tv shows, there is one line that I remember more than any other. if you do a great job, you're right 55 percent of the time. Of the many hours Theo spent talking with people about the [...]
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May 26, 2012
It’s official.
The Rangers have been eliminated after their 3-2 loss to the Devils in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Blueshirts have nothing to be ashamed about. They played hard every night and put their bodies on the line. They gave the fans a great run and outstanding sports memories they will cherish forever. Despite the fact the Yankees and Randy Levine tell...
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May 25, 2012
Curt Schilling's video-game company, 38 Studios, reportedly laid off most of its staff in Rhode Island and Maryland. The former Boston Red Sox pitcher was unavailable for comment after more than 400 full-time employees were laid off, the Boston Globe reported Friday. The six-year-old company had received a $75 million loan from the state of Rhode Island after moving to Providence...
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May 25, 2012
BOSTON –– It took a private meeting from David Ortiz to get everyone's attention in the clubhouse. Since then, the Red Sox have won 10 of 13 games and are in position to claim a winning record with a victory over the Rays. Through it all, the team has received contributions from unlikely heroes, like Andrew Miller and Daniel Nava. Before the upcoming seven-game home stand...
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May 26, 2012
BOSTON –– Luke Scott stormed out of the batter's box, making a beeline for Franklin Morales. The Rays designated hitter started screaming, while Jarrod Saltalamacchia attempted to hold him back. At that point, Scott opted to unleash his frustrations on the Red Sox catcher by pushing him. In a matter of seconds, the benches cleared and tussling ensued. For a brief second,...
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May 25, 2012
First Pitch: Friday 7:10, Saturday 7:15, Sunday 1:35
Arms: Friday: Alex Cobb, RHP (1-0, 2.57 ERA) vs. Jon Lester, LHP (3-3, 3.95 ERA)
Saturday: David Price, LHP (6-3, 2.88 ERA) vs. Josh Beckett, RHP (4-4, 4.38 ERA)
Sunday: Jeremy Hellickson, RHP (4-1, 2.73 ERA) vs. Clay Buchholz, RHP (4-2, 7.84 ERA)
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