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Past Becomes Present as Rangers Melt Down in Game 1 Loss

ARLINGTON, Texas -- There isn't enough open grazing land in the entire Lone Star State to accommodate all the goats associated with the Texas Rangers' 6-5 loss to New York in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Friday night. The Rangers, who had never won a game at home in the postseason -- ever -- seemed to...

Yankees Keep Adding to Their Injury List

When it comes to complaints about injuries in the American League East the line starts at the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees are doing their best to keep pace with their eternal rivals however. The New York Post reported Tuesday that first baseman Mark Teixeira has been playing with a broken toe for the last two weeks. He...

Brett Gardner, Nick Swisher Out of Lineup, Among Still-Ailing Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Brett Gardner's injured right wrist isn't cooperating. Nick Swisher's bothersome left knee hasn't improved and another MRI is scheduled. And pitcher Andy Pettitte will make his second rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Trenton. And, to top it off, the Yankees have lost six of seven as they prepare to...

Speed to Burn: Run on Rookie Carlos Santana

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Minnesota Twins (CLE, @BAL) The Twins play seven against the Indians and Orioles...

Roto Rush: Is Drew Stubbs the Next Grady Sizemore?

You know, we saw this coming. Drew Stubbs, the eighth overall pick in the 2006 draft, had a fine year last year, his first in the big leagues. Playing his first game with Cincinnati on August 19, Stubbs went on to smack eight homers and steal 10 bases over 180 at-bats. Multiply those numbers by three, and Stubbs was on...

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06/02/12 Yankees notebook: Russell Martin, Laz Diaz escape... Source: LoHud.com - White Plains NY Major League Baseballs executive vice president of baseball operations, Joe Torre, called Yankees catcher Russell Martin to ask about Wednesdays spat with home plate umpire Laz Diaz. He just wanted to know what happened, Martin said.
06/01/12 Gardner swings; Robertson slowed by rain Source: New York City News - New York NY Yankees manager Joe Girardi said rehabbing reliever David Robertson's scheduled bullpen session on Saturday may be moved back because of a rainout on Friday, and that outfielder Brett Gardner did well in his rehab on Friday.
06/01/12 Why Brett Gardner's Return Will Help the Lineup Source: Courier-Gazette - Newark NY The Yankees head into the month of June at third place in the American League East division.
05/31/12 Closing the Barn Door a Little Late, Literally Source: The Wall Street Journal Beginning Friday, only horses preparing to run in the Belmont Stakes will be allowed on Belmont Park's main track from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. The same procedure is in place at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.
05/31/12 Brett Gardner could take batting practice this weekend Source: Comcast SportsNet Brett Gardner has experienced a couple of setbacks in his recovery from a strained right elbow, but there's increased optimism that he could rejoin the Yankees in the near future.