Archive for July, 2008
Yankees outlast Oakland on hit by pitch in 12th (AP)
One after another, the New York Yankees kept putting runners on base and leaving them out there to wilt in the heat. Somehow, they still managed to outlast Oakland. Jose Molina was hit by Lenny DiNardo’s pitch with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, and New York edged the Athletics 4-3 Saturday in a [...]
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Yankees LF Damon takes batting practice (PA SportsTicker)
New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon moved closer to returning to the lineup after taking batting practice prior to Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Sexson in Yankees’ lineup after finalizing deal (AP)
Richie Sexson finalized his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup against Oakland left-hander Greg Smith. Sexson was released by Seattle last week. The big first baseman slumped badly against right-handed pitching with the Mariners this season, but hit .344 with five home runs in 71 [...]
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Sandlot ball going the way of wooden bats (AP)
Sandlot baseball, a slice of American life enjoyed for decades by boys from coast to coast, appears on the verge of extinction. Many men over 40 remember those summer days when they headed to the park or vacant lot and played ball all day — or until Mom sent word that it was time for [...]
Posted: July 19th, 2008.
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Cano, A-Rod help Mussina earn 12th win for Yanks (AP)
Mike Mussina received plenty of support from the New York Yankees, and newcomer Richie Sexson was right in the middle of it. Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Alex Rodriguez also connected and New York built an early cushion for Mussina in a 7-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Sexson hit an [...]
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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Injury status grim for Yankees LF Matsui (PA SportsTicker)
After meeting with doctors earlier Friday, New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui will be banned from baseball activities this weekend and be re-evaluated on Monday.
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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Yankees sign Sexson (PA SportsTicker)
Needing a righthanded hitter, the New York Yankees on Friday signed first baseman Richie Sexson to a major league contract.
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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Yankees call Bonds rumor nonsense (Yahoo! Sports)
When Internet reports about the New York Yankees negotiating with Barry Bonds kicked in Thursday, phones buzzed…
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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The best players choose the best player (Yahoo! Sports)
All-Stars were asked to pick the top player in the game. Alex Rodriguez and Josh Hamilton were the top vote-getters.
Posted: July 18th, 2008.
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Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)
Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.
Posted: July 17th, 2008.
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