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.
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.
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.
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.
Nationals place Kearns on 15-day DL with injured right thumb; Padilla promoted from Triple-AAugust 5th, 2009 Nationals' Kearns on DL with right thumb injuryWASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list and called up outfielder Jorge Padilla from Triple-A Syracuse. Kearns is out with a right thumb injury.
White Sox slugger Jim Thome to miss at least 2 games with sore backJuly 29th, 2009 Thome out with sore backMINNEAPOLIS — Chicago White Sox slugger Jim Thome will miss at least the next two games with a sore back. Manager Ozzie Guillen kept Thome out of the lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night and said Thome will also miss Wednesday's series finale against lefty Francisco Liriano.
Brewers All-Star OF Ryan Braun out of lineup with sore thumbJuly 19th, 2009 Brewers OF Braun out of lineup with sore thumbCINCINNATI — All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun is out of the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup with a sore right thumb. He was given the day off by manager Ken Macha for Saturday's game against Cincinnati and replaced in left field by Frank Catalanotto.
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.
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.
Jimmy Rollins returns to Phillies' lineup; Braves still without Escobar, McLouthJuly 1st, 2009 Rollins returns to Phillies' lineupATLANTA — Jimmy Rollins is back in Philadelphia's lineup after sitting out four straight games. Rollins, hitting .211 after an 0-for-19 slump, returned as the Phillies' shortstop and leadoff hitter for Tuesday night's game against Atlanta.
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.
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.
Catcher Jorge Posada comes off DL for YankeesMay 30th, 2009 Yankees activate C Posada from disabled listCLEVELAND — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Cleveland Indians. Posada had been sidelined since straining his right hamstring May 4.
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