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.
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.
Yankees RHP Ian Kennedy to throw batting practice for first time since aneurysm surgeryAugust 31st, 2009 Yankees RHP Kennedy to throw batting practiceTAMPA, Fla. — Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy will throw batting practice Wednesday for the first time since surgery May 12 to remove an aneurysm from beneath his right biceps.
Joba well done! Chamberlain leads Yankees to eighth straight win, 8-3 over AthleticsJuly 25th, 2009 Chamberlain pitches Yankees to 8-3 win over A'sNEW YORK — Joba Chamberlain pitched into the eighth inning and allowed two hits, Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon provided the offense and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 8-3 on Friday night for their eighth straight win. Chamberlain (6-2) was dominant for the second straight start, giving up a run in the first and little else.
Sergio Mitre to become Yankees' No. 5 starter while Wang on DLJuly 18th, 2009 Mitre to become Yankees' No. 5 starterNEW YORK — Sergio Mitre will become the Yankees' No.
Mariners prospect McOwen has hitting streak end at 45 gamesJuly 11th, 2009 McOwen's hitting streak ends at 45 gamesMODESTO, Calif. — High Desert's Jamie McOwen had his hitting streak ended Friday night at 45 games, the eighth-longest run in minor league history.
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.
Jeff Mathis' go-ahead 3-run homer leads Angels over Rangers 9-4July 7th, 2009 Mathis' 3-run homer leads Angels over Rangers 9-4ANAHEIM, Calif. — Before hitting a pair of RBI singles and robbing Hank Blalock of an extra-base hit with yet another defensive gem in center field, Torii Hunter nearly saw his errorless streak slip away.
Jorge Posada's RBI single in 12th inning gives Yankees 6-5 victory over Toronto Blue JaysJuly 5th, 2009 Posada's 12th-inning single gives Yanks winNEW YORK — Jorge Posada hit a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. With one out and runners on first and second, Posada lined a 1-1 pitch from Shawn Camp into center field.
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.
Sandoval hits two-run homer, Zito ends four-start skid in Giants' 2-1 win over MarlinsJune 6th, 2009 Giants' Zito ends streak of four straight lossesMIAMI — Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer, Barry Zito ended a four-start losing skid and the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 2-1 on Friday night. Zito (2-6) went five-plus innings, allowing one run on four hits to get his first win since May 8 at Los Angeles.
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.
Behind Chamberlain, Yankees beat Indians 5-2 and set new Major League errorless markJune 2nd, 2009 Yankees set errorless record in win over IndiansCLEVELAND — Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees set a record for consecutive games without making an error in a 5-2 victory against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Chamberlain (3-1) retired the first 11 batters before Martinez's home run in the fourth.
Behind Chamberlain, Yankees beat Tribe 5-2 and set new Major League errorless markJune 2nd, 2009 Yankees set new errorless record in 5-2 winCLEVELAND — Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings and the New York Yankees set a record for consecutive games without making an error in a 5-2 victory against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Chamberlain (3-1) retired the first 11 batters before Martinez's home run in the fourth.
Loading ...