YANKEES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Hiroki Kuroda leaves game with injury
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New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda left after two innings of work Wednesday night. Kuroda allowed five runs on eight hits, including two home runs.
Kuroda left the game with an injury. Announcers on ESPN have speculated that Kuroda has an injury to his back but it is worth nothing that he was hit in the calf by a comebacker in the second.
Entering Wednesday...
Looking To Kuroda Takes The Sting Out Of Last Night's Yankees Loss
Ah, what a comfort it is to know that, after a tough extra inning walk-off loss last night in Baltimore, the Yankees have their ace pitching in the rubber game tonight.But wait, you might be saying, CC Sabathia pitched in the first game of the series, right?Yes, but who said CC was the ace of the pitching staff? If you really think CC Sabathia is the Yankees ace, you've been...
Yankees: Do you think Vernon Wells is an All-Star because I certainly do
Plain and simple, the New York Yankees would not be boosting a 28-17 record.
Vernon Wells in 2009 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Nor would the Bronx Bombers be sitting pretty atop in the AL East.
And you can bet they wouldn’t have the third best record in the Majors without one thing?
The outstanding play of Vernon Wells.
This by no means takes away from the overall chemistry this makeshift...
Preston Claiborne Continues to Impress with Yankees
In a season that can be labeled as a surprise for the New York Yankees, a season where they find themselves atop the AL East division standings nearly two months into the season, a part of that surprise is rookie reliever Preston Claiborne.
Since his call-up on May 5 to replace an injured Joba Chamberlain in the bullpen, Claiborne has pitched phenomenally for New York.
In six appearances...
Yankees' Mark Teixeira takes first at-bats since injury
Mark Teixeira first announced the fact that he had taken some good at-bats via his Twitter account yesterday. The team then confirmed his progress and prognosis. They are still guarded about his potential return date, but for Teixeira to take some swings for the first time since his wrist injury is a good thing.
Felt good to get my first AB's since March. 1-2 with a...
The Yankees are about to become the most ungrateful team in sports, and I am now dreading the return of the superstar lineup
Damn. I feel like the cad who falls for his best friend's fiance, while the guy is off at the Star Fleet Academy. I keep telling myself, "No, this is NOT happening! I'll break it off! I'm am not falling for Brian's girl!" Then the girl - her name is Lyle - homers in the seventh, and you can't take your eyes off her, and later, you're together in...
Yankees: Can Hughes redeem himself vs. Orioles
Phil Hughes during pregame warmups prior to a game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles on August 29, 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
After finally earning my semi-endorsement, Yankees starter Phil Hughes went on to have his worst outing yet.
Hughes couldn’t muster enough to get through the first inning in his last outing vs. the Mariners.
He got tagged for seven earned...
Yankees Game 44: Hafner & Wells Clip the Birds
The Assassin (Photo: Wiki Commons)
New York Yankees 6–Baltimore Orioles 4
Where would we be without Travis Hafner and Vernon Wells?
Once again, it was the two off-season acquisitions who came up with the big hits, powering the Yanks to their 12th come-from-behind victory of the season. Down 4-3 in the 9th, Hafner blasted a game-tying, opposite-field shot to left field, providing...
TOUCHING GESTURE
Robinson Cano hangs with fan with leukemia
MLB Fan Cave Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano spent some time on the streets of New York City with a 13-year old Yankees fan who is battling leukemia. Really cool gesture.
Teixeira plays in first extended spring game
Mark Teixeira is starting to inch towards a return, as he is finally playing in extended spring training games. Teixeira went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk, according to his twitter feed.
Teix is aiming to be activated on May 31st, however the Yankees may take things slow which could push back his return to early June. Manager Joe Girardi has said that Teix’s rehab assignment...
Robinson Cano Surprises 13-Year-Old Fan Battling Leukemia
Robinson Cano has propelled the vastly depleted New York Yankees to the American League East leader. His fast start will help him in his negotiations when he becomes the most coveted free agent next year, but Cano wants to display that he is a franchise player that can also be a huge contributor off the field. Nick D’Annibale is a 13-year-old fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia...
Lyle Overbay: The Biggest Yankees Surprise To Date
On Friday night, while Hiroki Kuroda was shutting down the Toronto Blue Jays, I had the opportunity to be the guest on Sportswire Entertainment's live broadcast. Vinnie Apicella, the show's host, started in with a couple routine questions-- "How did you get started?" "How about those Yankees?" Then he asked a question I had to think about, "Which...
What to Reid into the Yanks newest addition.
Yesterday the Yankees acquired versatile infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. Yes, the Yankees have an obvious lack on infield depth with Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mark Texiera and Kevin Youkilis currently calling the disabled list their primary position.
Brignac is a career .228 hitter with a .294 OBP. In his six year career, he’s only amassed 769 career...
Andy Pettitte’s Injury Will Truly Test Yankees’ Magic, As New York Can’t Afford to Lose Starting Pitching
Let’s see what rabbit the Yankees pull out of their hat this time, because Andy Pettitte’s trip to the disabled list will really test New York’s magic.
The Yankees have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, not because they’re winning, but because they’re winning with spare parts. The Bronx Bombers have been without many of their stars, including Alex...
Yankees: Teixeira causing an Overbay problem
No one hypothesized that the New York Yankees would be anything less than joyful and relieved to get back their wounded superstars.
Mark Teixeira on the basepaths during a game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles on August 26, 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Of course, no one assumed this haphazard army of reserves would be winning enough games to be atop of the AL...
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