Olivo hits 12th-inning homer, leading the Royals to 2-1 victory over IndiansSeptember 11th, 2009 Olivo hits 12th inning homer to lead RoyalsCLEVELAND — Miguel Olivo homered with one-out in the 12th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. Olivo, who drove in the Royals' first run with a fourth-inning groundout, hit an 0-2 pitch from Jose Veras into the bleachers in left field for his 19th home run of the season as Kansas City won its fifth straight game.
Yankees 11, Mariners 1August 14th, 2009 Yankees 11, Mariners 1
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New York 023 100 320—11Seattle 000 010 000— 1DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 8, Seattle 3.
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 4, Mariners 2July 2nd, 2009 Yankees 4, Mariners 2
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New York 010 010 002—4Seattle 200 000 000—2LOB_New York 5, Seattle 7. 2B_Posada (19), Cano (33), Jo.Lopez (29).
Veras added to Indians bullpen, Jensen Lewis optioned to Triple-A ColumbusJune 28th, 2009 Indians add Veras to roster, demote Jensen LewisCLEVELAND — Reliever Jose Veras was added to the Cleveland Indians' roster on Saturday and reliever Jensen Lewis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Veras, acquired on Wednesday from the Yankees for cash, went 3-1 with a 5.96 ERA in 25 appearances for New York before he was designated for assignment on June 16.
Ransom activated by Yankees; Berroa designated for assignmentJune 25th, 2009 Ransom activated by Yankees; Berroa outATLANTA — The New York Yankees have activated infielder Cody Ransom from the 60-day disabled list and designated infielder Angel Berroa for assignment. The move was made just before the Yankees' game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
Robinson Cano matches his career high with 4 hits to lead Yankees to 5-3 win over NationalsJune 17th, 2009 Cano leads Yankees to 5-3 win over NationalsNEW YORK — Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and matched a career high with four hits, leading CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the woeful Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Sabathia (6-4) held Washington in check after light-hitting Anderson Hernandez's three-run homer in the fifth gave the Nationals the lead.
Robinson Cano collects 4 hits as New York Yankees beat Washington Nationals 5-3June 17th, 2009 Cano leads Yankees past NationalsNEW YORK — Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and matched a career high with four hits, leading CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the woeful Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Sabathia (6-4) held Washington in check after light-hitting Anderson Hernandez's three-run homer in the fifth gave the Nationals the lead.
Subway Spat: Yankees reliever Brian Bruney says Mets' Francisco Rodriguez has 'tired act'June 14th, 2009 Subway Spat: Yanks pitcher Bruney rips Mets' K-RodNEW YORK — Don't expect Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Bruney to start riding trains together after the Subway Series. Bruney threw a verbal jab at the New York Mets' closer, saying his exuberant celebrations on the mound are "a tired act."
Rodriguez responded Saturday after closing out his team's 6-2 victory over the Yankees, who expect to get Bruney back in the bullpen Tuesday after activating him from the disabled list.
Mets' Francisco Rodriguez confronts Yankees' Brian Bruney during batting practiceJune 14th, 2009 Mets' Rodriguez confronts Bruney after commentsNEW YORK — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez definitely knows who Brian Bruney is now. Rodriguez shouted at the New York Yankees reliever during batting practice Sunday and the two were separated by teammates one day after they exchanged pointed jabs through the media.
Hold that coffee: LF Johnny Damon back in Yankees lineup after eye troubleJune 14th, 2009 LF Johnny Damon (eyes) back in Yankees lineupNEW YORK — Johnny Damon was back in the New York Yankees' lineup Saturday after missing a start because his eyes had been bothering him. The Yankees also got good news about reliever Brian Bruney, who tossed a perfect inning in a rehab appearance for Double-A Trenton.
Joe Girardi accuses Brad Penny of throwing at Alex RodriguezJune 13th, 2009 Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-RodNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi accuses Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny of throwing at Alex RodriguezJune 13th, 2009 Yanks' Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-RodNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams.
Red Sox 7, Yankees 0June 10th, 2009 Red Sox 7, Yankees 0E_A.Rodriguez (4). DP_Boston 1.
Yankees 10, Indians 5May 31st, 2009 Yankees 10, Indians 5E_Choo (4), Garko (2). DP_New York 2.