MINNEAPOLIS — The Yankees claimed left-handed reliever Aaron Laffey off waivers from the Mariners on Friday, after Laffey had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. Laffey will join the club Saturday, and will take the roster spot of Yankees starter Freddy Garcia, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list — retroactive to [...]
Behind Enemy Lines: Yankees at Fenway Park
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This weekend’s series between the Yankees and Red Sox—the two best teams in the American League—does not have a whole lot of playoff implications but should have great meaning to both teams; especially the Yankees who are 1-8 against Boston this season. Here are a few things to look for this weekend at Fenway. [...]
Game 106: Gardner Gets Garcia The Win
July 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brett Gardner got one hit today but he came through when the situation was best. With the bases loaded, Gardner drove a ball down the right field line to clear the bases and get to 3rd with a triple. Freddy Garcia continues providing quality outings for the Yankees. Garcia went 6 innings and allowed 2 [...]
Yankees end a great interleague season with a lousy loss
July 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
It was an odd day for the Yankees, whose winning streak ended at 7 games. The 3-2 extra inning loss Sunday to the Mets was an ugly one, marked by a blown save by Rivera and two errors from currently, the most controversial position in the Yankee diamond. Before the game the Yankees announced that [...]
Yanks and Reds play two tomorrow
June 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cancellation of Tuesday night’s game means the Yankees will play a day-night double header Wednesday. The Yankees will count on Freddy Garcia and Brian Gordon tomorrow against Cincinnati. Freddy Garcia pitched well enough to win last time out but has struggled over the past month. He will be facing a more powerful lineup tomorrow than [...]
Next stop— Wrigley Field
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tomorrow afternoon, the Yankees and their fans get to experience the long, and often criticized tradition of Friday matinée baseball at Wrigley Field. Weekend match-ups such as this validate interleague play because two of the most iconic franchises in Major League Baseball will play in the second oldest ballpark in the country. Despite all the [...]
