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Freddy Garcia Gets Shelled Again, Time for the Yankees »
New York Yankees' right-hander Freddy Garcia was shelled yet again in Saturday's game against the Red Sox, allowing five runs on seven hits in just 1.2 innings of work.On the season, Garcia has allowed 14 runs in 12 innings—that equates to a 9.75 ERA.Both he and Phil Hughes (1-2, 6.75 ERA) have struggled mightily this season, and it may not [...]
Derek Jeter: New York Yankees Captain Is Living Proof »
Derek Jeter is absolutely on fire so far this season.In 10 games (45 at-bats), he already has three home runs and seven RBI. He owns a line of .378/.404/.667.He's currently carrying the New York Yankees offense, as the middle of the order hasn't been able to get the job done in the early goings.At the ripe old age of 37, Jeter is proving that a [...]
Derek Jeter the Scholar: The Captain Poised to Accept »
New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter will receive any honorary degree from Siena College during its commencement on May 13th (via Wall Street Journal Online).Jeter, who is hitting the cover off the ball so far this season (.378, 3, 7), never had an opportunity to attend college. He was drafted right out of his high school in Kalamazoo, Mich.He [...]
Why Phil Hughes and David Phelps Should Swap Roles for »
Phil Hughes recorded his second straight poor outing on Saturday against the Angels en route to a 7-1 loss.It took Hughes 84 pitches to record just 10 outs, and he allowed six runs on eight hits and two walks. Two of the eight hits were home runs.Rookie David Phelps—making his Yankee Stadium debut—came on in relief of the struggling [...]
Robert Andino and Russell Martin Exchange Words After »
In the first game of a three-game set at Camden Yards, the Yankees took home the win on Monday, 6-2. The game featured a pleasant performance from Ivan Nova en route to the Yankees' first win of the young season.The most interesting part of the game may have happened after the final pitch was thrown, though.Russell Martin exchanged heated words [...]
New York Yankees: Jose Campos Shines in Minor League »
When the Yankees traded top prospect Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda this winter, many overlooked the fact that there were two other young pitchers involved in the deal. The Yankees sent right-hander Hector Noesi to the Mariners, and they received 21-year-old flamethrower Jose Campos in return.Noesi is already a member of the Mariners' rotation [...]
MLB: What We Can Take from New York Yankees’ »
By now, most of you are well aware of the heartbreaker that was today's opening game for the New York Yankees.Just in case you didn't know, here's a quick rundown.The Tampa Bay Rays jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first, when CC Sabathia served up a grand slam to Carlos Pena.The Yankees answered in the top of the second [...]
MLB: New York Yankees Trade for Catcher Chris Stewart »
It was a busy day for the Yankees today, as several moves were made in an effort to bolster the team's minor league depth and finalize the Opening Day roster.The Yankees first traded minor league pitcher George Kontos to the Giants for catcher Chris Stewart.Stewart, who will be on his second stint with the team, is more of a defensive-minded [...]
Why Kentucky’s NCAA Championship Means the »
The Kentucky Wildcats are the 2012 NCAA champions; they defeated the Kansas Jayhawks by a score of 67-59 to win the eighth men's basketball title in team history.Many of you are surely wondering how their victory relates to the New York Yankees.In reality, it really doesn't.But in the land of irrelevant sports facts, here are six reasons why their [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Could the Miami Marlins Trade for the »
The New York Yankees and the Miami Marlins played the first contest in the new Marlins Park when they squared off in an exhibition game on Sunday. The Yankees came out on top, winning by a score of 10-8.That wasn't the biggest story of the day, though.Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez treated the exhibition like a homecoming, as he currently [...]