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Yankees Deal Dose of Reality to Athletics
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what happens to the Oakland Athletics when they face off against the New York Yankees, but it is plainly obvious that it is not good.
18 hrs ago | The New York Times
Bats: Joe Girardi's Cereal Preferences
Among the topics of conversations before the Yankees played the Oakland Athletics on Saturday afternoon were such vital matters as Mark Teixeira's reawakening offense, Bartolo Colon's fastball and Joe Girardi's year's supply of Cap'n Crunch cereal, an apparent boyhood gift from the sweet-cereal gods.
Jeter ties Brett for 14th on all-time hits list
With two hits on Saturday, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter moved into a tie for 14th place on baseball's all-time hits list with Hall of Famer George Brett, owning 3,154 career hits.
CC Sabathia's adjustment helps Yankees roll past A's
Every time CC Sabathia threw a fastball, it seemed to drift over the plate. For three innings yesterday, the Yankees' ace tried to identify the mechanical flaws that led to the spotty command of his fastball.
Josh Reddick remains A's only real threat in another loss to Yankees
This all seems familiar: a solo homer by Josh Reddick and not much else for Oakland's offense, and a Yankees' win at the Coliseum, this time 9-2. Reddick hit his 13th homer in the third.
Teixeira, Swisher And Cano Go Deep As Nova, Yankees Top A's For Third Straight Win
Nick Swisher #33 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammates, including Alex Rodriguez #13, after hitting a two-run homer.
Colon takes mound against former teammates
Ready to show the Yankees just what they've been missing, A's right-hander Bartolo Colon will take the hill on Saturday against his former club for the first time at the Coliseum.
Ward: Lack Of Depth And Star Production In Yanks' Lineup Is Reason For Average Start
A.J. Burnett , Alex Rodriguez , Andy Pettitte , Bartolo Colon , Brett Gardner , Chien-Ming Wang , Dewayne Wise , Eduardo Nunez , Francisco Cervelli , Hiroki Kuroda , James Ward , Jayson Nix , Joe Girardi , Jorge Posada , Jose Molina , Mark Teixeira , Melky Cabrera , New York Yankees , Raul Ibanez , Robinson Cano , Russell Martin , Tony Womack Last ... (more)
Yanks sign ex-Met Maine to minor league deal
Looking to add depth to their pitching options, the Yankees have signed former Mets right-hander John Maine to a minor league contract, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed.
There isn't much to write about today. The Athletics just dropped two of three to the slegnA at home, and managed to put up only one run and four hits in the last two games combined .
This year, the Yankees will be celebrating Memorial Day on Pacific time. The Bombers are headed west to start a 10-day, nine-game road trip that will see them face the Athletics and Angels from Friday-Wednesday before heading to Detroit for three games next weekend.
And That Happened: Sunday's scores and highlights
If I missed something important in one of these it's because I was less plugged-in than usual yesterday.
Giants' Lincecum continues to struggle
The Giants have done a commendable job of late improving their patience at the plate, and it has reflected positively in both their statistics and their record.
7 Reasons the New York Yankees Should Revisit Trading for Zack Greinke
If you have been a veteran of this website like I have, you will remember this song and dance of almost two years ago.
Quality wins for Sox, but tough stretch looms
Josh Beckett's three wins this season have come against teams that are a combined 49-52. Take away the April victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, and that record is 26-48 . That's one way to look at Beckett's bumpy season thus far.
Fantasy Baseball 2012: Emergency Waiver-Wire Pitcher for May 15
Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen surrerended only one walk and two runs against the Yankees on April 10.
Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Regret
Roughly a month and a half into the baseball season, we have a good gauge on what teams and players to watch this season and we can begin analyzing how certain offseason decisions worked out for teams.
Tigers 10, A's 6: Andy Dirks, Miguel Cabrera lead Tigers' offense back from the dead
The Detroit Tigers broke out of a long batting slump in a big way with 17 hits, taking down the Oakland Athletics 10-6. Max Scherzer cruised to the win, raising his record to 2-3. Bartolo Colon didn't get out of the 3rd inning, and was tagged with the loss, falling to 3-2. The 10 runs were the most the Tigers have scored since they hung 10 on the ... (more)
Tigers, A's start four-game series at Coliseum
Detroit's Max Scherzer may not have gotten a win last time out, but the right-hander put forth a start that could turn his season around.
Haren off his game while Halos blanked
Angels starter Dan Haren began feeling a little pinch in his lower back while warming up in the bullpen.
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