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Alex Rodriguez Returns To Lineup

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is back in the New York Yankees’ lineup, and manager Joe Girardi is hoping struggling starter Javier Vazquez just needs a couple extra days to snap out of his funk. Vazquez’s scheduled start at Boston has been pushed back to Monday at Detroit, giving the right-hander more time to [...]

Andy Pettitte The Dark Horse

After watching Andy Pettitte absolutely dominate the game today against the Angels, I drew a conclusion that I am willing to argue with anyone about. Andy Pettitte will be the reason that the Yankees will win the world series this year! Honestly, I would like someone to argue this point with me. He is one [...]

Mark Teixeira Leaves Game After Hit By Pitch

Baltimore Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie beaned Mark Teixeira on the right elbow with a wild pitch in the second inning of the Yankees’ 11-7 victory yesterday. Teixeira threw down his helmet and tromped around before walking off the field with trainer Steve Donohue. The Yankees said Teixeira sustained a right elbow contusion and would be re-evaluated Tuesday. Tim Johnson, [...]

Joba Chamberlain Won’t Start

The long term role for Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees is still yet to be determined. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Sunday didn’t commit to or rule out Chamberlain getting an opportunity to be in the rotation next season. Chamberlain, who Cashman called a starter in the bullpen, was transferred [...]