Posted by: Seamus
In a game that was about half as long as last year's All-Star contest at Yankee Stadium, the American League defeated the National League to extend its All-Star unbeaten streak to 13 games, this time with a tight 43 victory.
The two Yankee starters in the game, Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, went a combined 05, although Jeter did score two runs (hit by a pitch in the 1st, reached on fielder's choice in the 5th). Mariano shut the door with a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 4th All-Star Game save, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley for the most all-time.
Rays outfielder Carl Crawford was named the game's MVP. Crawford was 1-3 in the game and did not score or drive in a run, but he kept the game tied in the bottom of the 7th when he reached just above the wall to snare a fly ball hit by Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe, robbing him of a go-ahead solo home run.
This will be the 8th consecutive season in which the American League's representative in the World Series will have home field advantage. The A.L. has won all seven games since "it counted" beginning in 2003, and also had home field in 2002, the last year in which the leagues would alternate who had home field each year.
The two Yankee starters in the game, Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, went a combined 05, although Jeter did score two runs (hit by a pitch in the 1st, reached on fielder's choice in the 5th). Mariano shut the door with a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 4th All-Star Game save, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley for the most all-time.
Rays outfielder Carl Crawford was named the game's MVP. Crawford was 1-3 in the game and did not score or drive in a run, but he kept the game tied in the bottom of the 7th when he reached just above the wall to snare a fly ball hit by Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe, robbing him of a go-ahead solo home run.
This will be the 8th consecutive season in which the American League's representative in the World Series will have home field advantage. The A.L. has won all seven games since "it counted" beginning in 2003, and also had home field in 2002, the last year in which the leagues would alternate who had home field each year.
Posted by: Patrick
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that, before each series, Athletics closer Andrew Bailey watches footage of Mariano Rivera pitching against said team, to see how the veteran attacked their hitters. Bailey, the A's lone representative at the All-Star game, is excited about the prospect of meeting Rivera during the festivities.
Posted by: Patrick
Here's the press release from Peter Abraham:
The New York Yankees today announced the creation of Yankees Universe, an official fan club granting members exclusive benefits, unique access and special savings.
Membership privileges extend to all aspects of the fan experience, including exclusive Web site advantages, outstanding discounts on official Yankees Clubhouse merchandise, and Fast Track entrance perks on game day, all for only $19.95 for a membership valid through the end of the year. Fans may sign up for the club on MLB.com or Yankees.com.
All members of Yankees Universe will have access to special content on the members-only Web site, including behind-the-scenes video of Yankee Stadium, player interviews, chats, photos and articles. Members will also receive a complimentary subscription to Gameday Audio on MLB.com, providing the ability to listen to live baseball games online, as well as the archives of those games.
Yankees Universe members will receive a 10 percent discount on merchandise, valid at participating Yankees Clubhouse stores. Members can also save with special online offers routinely delivered via e-mail and/or the Yankees Universe Web site.
For regular season home games, all Yankees Universe Members (with membership card and valid ticket) can enter at Gate 2 without delay. In addition, on each Wednesday, Thursday afternoon and Sunday during regular season home game, members can enter Yankees Museum through a Fast Track entrance.
Upon registering, new members will be issued a personal membership card and New York Yankees sticker.
A membership to Yankees Universe gives fans the chance to experience a world of new and unique team essentials, said Christy Lee, Director of Yankees Fan Club. We are proud to offer Yankees Universe to the best fans in the world.
In continuance with the New York Yankees longstanding commitment to the Department of Pediatrics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Yankees Universe will donate a portion of its proceeds to support the hospitals research and treatment initiatives for children with cancer.
Membership privileges extend to all aspects of the fan experience, including exclusive Web site advantages, outstanding discounts on official Yankees Clubhouse merchandise, and Fast Track entrance perks on game day, all for only $19.95 for a membership valid through the end of the year. Fans may sign up for the club on MLB.com or Yankees.com.
All members of Yankees Universe will have access to special content on the members-only Web site, including behind-the-scenes video of Yankee Stadium, player interviews, chats, photos and articles. Members will also receive a complimentary subscription to Gameday Audio on MLB.com, providing the ability to listen to live baseball games online, as well as the archives of those games.
Yankees Universe members will receive a 10 percent discount on merchandise, valid at participating Yankees Clubhouse stores. Members can also save with special online offers routinely delivered via e-mail and/or the Yankees Universe Web site.
For regular season home games, all Yankees Universe Members (with membership card and valid ticket) can enter at Gate 2 without delay. In addition, on each Wednesday, Thursday afternoon and Sunday during regular season home game, members can enter Yankees Museum through a Fast Track entrance.
Upon registering, new members will be issued a personal membership card and New York Yankees sticker.
A membership to Yankees Universe gives fans the chance to experience a world of new and unique team essentials, said Christy Lee, Director of Yankees Fan Club. We are proud to offer Yankees Universe to the best fans in the world.
In continuance with the New York Yankees longstanding commitment to the Department of Pediatrics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Yankees Universe will donate a portion of its proceeds to support the hospitals research and treatment initiatives for children with cancer.
Posted by: Patrick
Yankees prospect catcher Jesus Montero started at catcher for the World team in the 2009 Futures Game, going 0 for 2 with an RBI as the World beat the U.S., 7-5. The other Yankee representative, Manny Banuelos, also of the World team, did not see any action.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees had about as much luck today as they've had the last five years or so in Angel Stadium, as a 54 loss put the Yankees on the wrong end of a sweep for the first time since they were swept in Boston June 9-11. Much like in the previous two games, the Yankees missed some opportunities and the Angels had some luck on their side. The Yankees will go into the All-Star break 3 games behind the Red Sox and 2.5 games ahead of Texas in the A.L. wild card standings.
The Yankees for the most part got some good pitching out of CC Sabathia, but his performance was marred by a rather disastrous 4th inning, in which he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits. Aside from that rough inning, the big man allowed only one more run and struck out 6 batters in 6 and 2/3 innings of work.
The Yankees left 9 men on base and squandered opportunities throughout, although the most gut-wrenching failures occurred in the 7th and 8th innings. The Yankees scored a run in the 7th and loaded the bases with nobody out, but Mark Teixeira struck out swinging and Alex Rodriguez ended the inning with a 5U-3 double play. In the 8th, the Yankees pulled to within a run and had the tying run in scoring position with one out, but a rocket hit by Nick Swisher was snared by Angels pitcher Darren Oliver before the ball could reach the ground, and he was able to double off Melky Cabrera trying to get back to first.
So the Yankees quickly go from not wanting a day off because of the rhythm they were in, to now probably embracing a four-day break after the sweep. The Yankees should still go into the break feeling pretty good about their team though, as their 5337 record is the third best in baseball. The Yankees are, however, a combined 515 against division leading teams (Red Sox, Angels, Tigers, Phillies). The Yankees will have an opportunity to improve on that record when the Tigers come into town for a three-game set beginning Friday.
Recap records: Patrick: 2513, Seamus: 2016, Andrew: 68
The Yankees for the most part got some good pitching out of CC Sabathia, but his performance was marred by a rather disastrous 4th inning, in which he allowed 4 runs on 4 hits. Aside from that rough inning, the big man allowed only one more run and struck out 6 batters in 6 and 2/3 innings of work.
The Yankees left 9 men on base and squandered opportunities throughout, although the most gut-wrenching failures occurred in the 7th and 8th innings. The Yankees scored a run in the 7th and loaded the bases with nobody out, but Mark Teixeira struck out swinging and Alex Rodriguez ended the inning with a 5U-3 double play. In the 8th, the Yankees pulled to within a run and had the tying run in scoring position with one out, but a rocket hit by Nick Swisher was snared by Angels pitcher Darren Oliver before the ball could reach the ground, and he was able to double off Melky Cabrera trying to get back to first.
So the Yankees quickly go from not wanting a day off because of the rhythm they were in, to now probably embracing a four-day break after the sweep. The Yankees should still go into the break feeling pretty good about their team though, as their 5337 record is the third best in baseball. The Yankees are, however, a combined 515 against division leading teams (Red Sox, Angels, Tigers, Phillies). The Yankees will have an opportunity to improve on that record when the Tigers come into town for a three-game set beginning Friday.
Recap records: Patrick: 2513, Seamus: 2016, Andrew: 68
Posted by: Patrick
With two homers last night, A-Rod now has 570 in his career, moving past Rafael Palmeiro's 569, and resting at 10th place all-time.
The next mark for him is Harmon Killebrew's 573. If A-Rod can stay healthy and maintain his production, he'll likely reach 7th place by the end of the season, passing Mark McGwire at 583 and Frank Robinson at 586.
The next mark for him is Harmon Killebrew's 573. If A-Rod can stay healthy and maintain his production, he'll likely reach 7th place by the end of the season, passing Mark McGwire at 583 and Frank Robinson at 586.
Posted by: Andrew
For the second game in a row, the Yankees blew a 4-0 lead. Five home runs, including two each from Alex Rodriguez and Eric Hinske, wouldn't be enough, as Andy Pettitte and his relievers gave up 14 runs to lose 14-8 Saturday night at Angel Stadium. The Yankees have now dropped the first two games of this series to end their streak of five straight series wins.
Thing started out nicely for the Yankees, as Rodriguez hit a two-run home run in the first, Hinske hit a solo shot in the second and Cano drove in a run on a single in the fourth.
But Pettitte imploded over the next two innings. He gave up an RBI single to Bobby Abreu in the fourth and then was charged with five of the Angels' seven runs in the fifth inning. Brandon Wood started the scoring party with a two-run home run to right center. He then gave up three singles to score a run. After being relieved by David Robertson with one out, Pettitte was charged with two more earned runs on Mike Napoli's double.
In 4 1/3 innings, Pettitte allowed six runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out one.
Robertson allowed a run of his own to score in the fifth to give the Angels an 8-4 lead. He then gave up an RBI triple to Erick Aybar in the sixth inning to extend the Angels' lead to 9-4. He was then relieved by Brett Tomko.
The Yankees got a couple of runs back in the seventh when Hinske hit a two-run shot against Darren Oliver to bring the Yankees within 9-6. However, Tomko allowed a solo home run to Napoli.
With the Angels up 10-6, the Yankees hit back-to-back solo home runs - Rodriguez and Hidkei Matsui - in the top of the eighth to come within two runs. But Phil Coke went on to give up four runs in the bottom of the eighth to effectively end the game.
CC Sabathia gets the start tomorrow afternoon as the Yankees will look to prevent getting swept.
Recap records: Patrick: 2513, Seamus: 2015, Andrew: 68.
Andrew Fletcher blogs about the Yankees regularly at Scott Proctor's Arm.
Thing started out nicely for the Yankees, as Rodriguez hit a two-run home run in the first, Hinske hit a solo shot in the second and Cano drove in a run on a single in the fourth.
But Pettitte imploded over the next two innings. He gave up an RBI single to Bobby Abreu in the fourth and then was charged with five of the Angels' seven runs in the fifth inning. Brandon Wood started the scoring party with a two-run home run to right center. He then gave up three singles to score a run. After being relieved by David Robertson with one out, Pettitte was charged with two more earned runs on Mike Napoli's double.
In 4 1/3 innings, Pettitte allowed six runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out one.
Robertson allowed a run of his own to score in the fifth to give the Angels an 8-4 lead. He then gave up an RBI triple to Erick Aybar in the sixth inning to extend the Angels' lead to 9-4. He was then relieved by Brett Tomko.
The Yankees got a couple of runs back in the seventh when Hinske hit a two-run shot against Darren Oliver to bring the Yankees within 9-6. However, Tomko allowed a solo home run to Napoli.
With the Angels up 10-6, the Yankees hit back-to-back solo home runs - Rodriguez and Hidkei Matsui - in the top of the eighth to come within two runs. But Phil Coke went on to give up four runs in the bottom of the eighth to effectively end the game.
CC Sabathia gets the start tomorrow afternoon as the Yankees will look to prevent getting swept.
Recap records: Patrick: 2513, Seamus: 2015, Andrew: 68.
Andrew Fletcher blogs about the Yankees regularly at Scott Proctor's Arm.
Posted by: Patrick
Through the fourth inning on Friday night, everything looked peachy. Yankees had four runs on the board (2 of them scored by Derek Jeter), thanks to an RBI double by Alex Rodriguez and RBI singles by Nick Swisher and Johnny Damon.
Meanwhile, a somewhat rough second inning aside, Joba was getting results as he held the Angels to 1 run on 5 hits.
After an A-Rod homer gave Joba a four run lead in the top half of the frame, the bottom of the fifth is where it all started to blow up. Chone Figgins lead off with a single and proceeded to steal second. After a Maicer Izturis foul out, Bobby Abreu brought Figgins around with a single. He, too, stole second. An A-Rod throwing error put Juan Rivera on first base. Kendry Morales cleared the bases with a three run home run. After a Mike Napoli double, Joe Girardi had seen enough. Mark Melancon relieved Joba and retired the final two batters of the inning without further incident.
The Angels tacked on two more in the bottom of the sixth, making it 7-5, Angels. To start the game, Jeter had been given a day off in the field, acting as the team's designated hitter and Jorge Posada had simply been given the day off. But, in the top of the 7th, things would get switched around.
Mark Teixeira singled to lead off the inning, but A-Rod struck out and Nick Swisher flied out and it looked like Teixeira would be stranded. But, Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera came through with back to back singles to bring the first baseman home.
Meanwhile, a somewhat rough second inning aside, Joba was getting results as he held the Angels to 1 run on 5 hits.
After an A-Rod homer gave Joba a four run lead in the top half of the frame, the bottom of the fifth is where it all started to blow up. Chone Figgins lead off with a single and proceeded to steal second. After a Maicer Izturis foul out, Bobby Abreu brought Figgins around with a single. He, too, stole second. An A-Rod throwing error put Juan Rivera on first base. Kendry Morales cleared the bases with a three run home run. After a Mike Napoli double, Joe Girardi had seen enough. Mark Melancon relieved Joba and retired the final two batters of the inning without further incident.
The Angels tacked on two more in the bottom of the sixth, making it 7-5, Angels. To start the game, Jeter had been given a day off in the field, acting as the team's designated hitter and Jorge Posada had simply been given the day off. But, in the top of the 7th, things would get switched around.
Mark Teixeira singled to lead off the inning, but A-Rod struck out and Nick Swisher flied out and it looked like Teixeira would be stranded. But, Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera came through with back to back singles to bring the first baseman home.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham has a partial roster for the 2009 Old Timers' Day at the stadium on July 19. Tony Cloninger, Chad Curtis, Mike Easler, Charlie Hayes, Lindy McDaniel and Jerry Narron are the first year attendees.
07/10: Albaladejo Sent Down
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Jonathan Albaladejo has been optioned down to make room for Mark Melancon.
