Posada out of Yankees' lineup, Twins put Gomez in CF for Game 2October 9th, 2009 Posada out of Yankees' lineupNEW YORK — Catcher Jorge Posada is out of the New York Yankees' lineup for Game 2 of their AL division series against the Minnesota Twins. Friday's move wasn't a surprise.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi comfortable with Burnett-Molina pairing for Game 2October 8th, 2009 Yankees' Girardi comfortable with Molina in Game 2NEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi's time behind the plate. Girardi didn't like it, and he didn't expect Posada to be excited about light-hitting Jose Molina catching A.J.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor goes down the middle at Yankee Stadium with ceremonial 1st pitchSeptember 26th, 2009 Justice Sotomayor's toss down the middleNEW YORK — Sonia Sotomayor was right down the middle with her ceremonial pitch at Yankee Stadium. The newest Supreme Court Justice, a Yankees fan from the Bronx, threw out the pitch before New York beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Saturday.
Yankees C Posada, Toronto P Carlson suspended 3 games each after brawlSeptember 16th, 2009 Posada, Carlson suspended 3 games eachNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada and Toronto pitcher Jesse Carlson each were suspended for three games and fined Wednesday by Major League Baseball for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl. The pair were cited for "aggressive and inappropriate actions" by Bob Watson, MLB's vice president for discipline, and started serving the penalties immediately, a day after they tangled.
Toronto P Carlson suspended 3 games, more penalties expected after Yankee Stadium brawlSeptember 16th, 2009 Carlson suspended 3 games, more penalties expectedNEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Carlson has been suspended three games, and other penalties were expected the day after a bench-clearing brawl at Yankee Stadium. Toronto manager Cito Gaston said Carlson was suspended and fined $3,000 Wednesday by Major League Baseball.
Posada, Carlson in middle of bench-clearing brawl during Toronto's 10-4 win over YankeesSeptember 15th, 2009 Posada in middle of Blue Jays-Yankees brawlNEW YORK — Yankees star Jorge Posada and Toronto reliever Jesse Carlson got into a fight near home plate, leading to a frenzied, bench-clearing brawl during the Blue Jays' 10-4 victory over New York on Tuesday night. Toronto's Edwin Encarnacion and All-Star second baseman Aaron Hill were hit by pitches before Carlson threw behind Posada in the eighth.
LHP Dunn, converted outfielder, among 5 players recalled by Yankees for stretch driveSeptember 1st, 2009 Converted OF among 3 pitchers recalled by YankeesBALTIMORE — Left-handed reliever Mike Dunn, converted three years ago from an outfielder to a pitcher, was among five players added to the New York Yankees on Tuesday when rosters were expanded. Dunn, 4-3 with two saves and a 3.31 ERA in 31 games between Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, was recalled along with catcher Francisco Cervelli, infielder Ramiro Pena and right-handers Mark Melancon and Edwar Ramirez.
Battered Yankees without A-Rod, Posada; Jeter, Rivera ready for opener in SeattleAugust 14th, 2009 Bruised A-Rod, Posada sit for YankeesSEATTLE — Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada are out, Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera are in, and the Yankees are still glad they acquired versatile fill-in Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds two weeks ago.
The Greatest: Muhammad Ali gets loud ovation before Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees gameAugust 7th, 2009 Ali gets loud ovation before Red Sox-Yankees gameNEW YORK — Anytime Muhammad Ali is on the undercard, it must be a big fight. Ali received a warm welcome Thursday night when he was honored before the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 13-6 in the opener of a four-game set between the heated rivals.
Yankees 6, Orioles 4July 22nd, 2009 Yankees 6, Orioles 4E_Swisher (6). DP_Baltimore 1, New York 1.
Yankees activate C Jose Molina; send promising Cervelli to Triple-AJuly 9th, 2009 Yankees activate C Jose MolinaMINNEAPOLIS — The New York Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list on Wednesday. Molina has not played since May 7 because of a quadriceps injury.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada back in lineup after sitting out with sore thumbJuly 4th, 2009 Yankees catcher Posada back in lineupNEW YORK — Yankees catcher Jorge Posada returned to the starting lineup Saturday after sitting out with a sore left thumb. Posada was hit by a foul ball in Wednesday night's 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Brian Bruney activated by Yankees, who cut Jose VerasJune 17th, 2009 Bruney activated by Yankees, who cut VerasNEW YORK — Reliever Brian Bruney has been activated by the New York Yankees, who designated Jose Veras for assignment to open a roster spot. Bruney, a 27-year-old right-hander, started the season as Mariano Rivera's setup man but has pitched just once for the Yankees since April 21 because of a strained right elbow.
Teixeira slide sparks Yankees in 12-3 win over Texas a New York takes over best record in ALJune 3rd, 2009 Teixeira slide sparks Yanks in 12-3 win over TexasNEW YORK — Mark Teixeira sparked the Yankees with a takeout slide at second base after being hit with pitches twice, Hideki Matsui and Jorge Posada hit three-run homers and New York beat the Texas Rangers 12-3 Tuesday night to take over best record in the American League. Derek Jeter became the fourth active player with 1,500 runs — and just the fourth in Yankees history — when Teixeira sent rookie shortstop Elvis Andrus tumbling on Alex Rodriguez's fourth-inning grounder.
Jorge Posada's bad throw ends Yankees' errorless streak at 18 gamesJune 3rd, 2009 Yankees' errorless streak ends at 18 gamesNEW YORK — The Yankees' record-setting errorless streak ended at 18 games when catcher Jorge Posada threw the ball into center field on Elvis Andrus' fourth-inning steal of second base in Tuesday night's game against Texas. Posada's error, which allowed Andrus to take third, was the first for New York since shortstop Ramiro Pena misplayed a grounder by the Blue Jays' Jose Bautista at Toronto on May 13.
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