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Yankees-Dodgers: Sabathia Dominates in Series Opener »
One of the most highly anticipated inter-league series this season has already lived up to expectations. CC Sabathia limited Los Angeles to one run over eight innings as the Yankees topped the Dodgers, 2-1, Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The story going into the game was Dodgers manager Joe Torre facing the team he managed for 12 seasons. During [...]
Mets-Yankees: Home Runs Help Yankees End Losing Streak »
The Yankees were not only looking for a win to end their losing streak, they also hoped to revitalize their recent sluggish offensive performances. One night after being shutout for the third time this season, the Yankees used a pair of two-run home runs to power past the Mets, 5-3, Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. With the win the Yankees [...]
Phillies-Yankees: Yankees Win Series Rematch Opener »
During his 12 years in Toronto, Roy Halladay was usually lights out against the Yankees. Now with Philadelphia, Halladay was looking to continue his dominance of New York Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.The Yankees roughed up Halladay for six runs, including three home runs, and topped Philadelphia, 8-3, in the opener of a three-game series [...]
Astros-Yankees: Jorge Posada’s Slam Sweeps New »
Prior to yesterday’s game, Jorge Posada had been in a 4-for-30 slump over his last nine games. However, Posada has appeared to put his slump behind him. One day after belting a grand slam in Saturday’s win, Posada delivered an encore with a grand slam in New York’s 9-5 win over Houston Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Posada became the [...]
Andy Pettitte Wins 200th Game With Yankees »
When Andy Pettitte decides to retire, he will be remembered by Yankee fans as one of the best pitchers in pinstripes. With the way Pettitte is pitching this season, retirement may not come for several more years. On Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Pettitte became the 35th pitcher to win 200 games as a Yankee as New York knocked off Houston, 4-3, [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: Arrieta Impressive in Major »
Baltimore rookie pitcher Jake Arrieta had the difficult task of facing the New York Yankees in his major league debut. However, Arrieta held the powerful Yankees offense in check and picked up his first big league win in the Orioles' 4-3 win Thursday night at Camden Yards. Baltimore ended a 10-game losing streak to New York and avoided being swept [...]
Yankees-Orioles: New York Power Past Baltimore »
Since the Yankees lost their first game against Baltimore on April 27 they have had little trouble handling the Orioles. On Tuesday night, New York hit three home runs, including a grand slam, en route to a 12-7 win at Camden Yards. New York improved to 17-3 in their last 20 games against Baltimore while the Orioles lost for the 11th time [...]
Yankees-Blue Jays: Four-Run Eighth Helps Yankees »
After scoring only three runs over the first two games of the series, New York’s four-run outburst in the eighth inning lifted the Yankees to a 4-3 win over Toronto Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre. New York ended a two-game losing streak with the win. The loss prevented Toronto from sweeping a series against New York for the first time [...]
Yankees-Twins: Derek Jeter’s Home Run Lifts NY »
New York and Minnesota didn't expect to finish their Tuesday game more than 22 hours after the first pitch, but in a game that took two days to complete, Derek Jeter’s sixth inning home run was the only offense in a 1-0 Yankees win at Target Field. The Yankees recorded their first 1-0 win since Sept. 20, 2008. The Twins lost for the fifth [...]
Red Sox-Yankees: Thames Walks-Off Red Sox After »
Trailing 9-7 in the bottom of the ninth, Alex Rodriguez tied the game with a two-run home run off Jonathan Papelbon. Three batters later, Marcus Thames’ two-out, two-run walk off homer lifted New York to an 11-9 win over Boston Monday night at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won despite blowing an early 5-0 lead. The Red Sox lost their eighth [...]