Yankees sign Rene Rivera

According to Multiple Sources, the New York Yankees have signed catcher and former Met Rene Rivera to a minor league contract.Rivera who is 26 will report to Triple A Scranton. He has not had to much Major League experience., as he started his career with the Seattle Mariners in 2004 and played his last major league game in 2006. He was then brought to Spring Training by the Mets, but was later released.

I am guessing they just want to bring in a guy that has experience rather than rush Jesus Montero to help out Francisco Cervelli until Jorge Posada returns.

Buzz:: Mets Contact Rockies about Luis Castillo

According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Mets have contacted the Colorado Rockies about acquiring Luis Castillo, as the Rockies are looking to improve from their utility man Melvin Mora.

I assume the Mets would eat a large portion of his remaining money if Colorado was interested in his services. I would pull any deal in a minute my only question is who would take his spot? Alex Cora, Ruben Tejada, or maybe their having Daniel Murphy work on second? Either way try to get it done Omar so we can finally end the Luis Castillo Era in New York.

Posada out 3-4 Weeks

The second Yankee in as many days has been placed on the disabled list for an extended period of time. Jorge Posada joins Nick Johnson on the disabled list and is scheduled to miss 3 to 4 weeks with a hairline fracture in his right foot.

In my eyes, though the Yankees still have big bats such as Jeter, Teixeira, and A-Rod, you have to say to yourself this is a problem now that Posada, Granderson, and Johnson are on the DL.

PRE GAME YANKEES VS: RED SOX, GAME 39

The New York Yankees [25-13] try to sweep the minuscule 2 game set against the rival Boston Red Sox [19-20] after last nights heroic win, thanks to Alex Rodriguez and Marcus Thames. Here's tonights pitching matchup:

NYY: C.C. Sabathia: [4-2, 3.71 ERA, 53.1 IP, 16 BB, 38 SO, .233 Opp AVG]

BOS: Josh Beckett: [1-1, 7.46 ERA, 41 IP, 16 BB, 34 SO, .311 Opp AVG]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

CF Brett Gardner

1B Mark Teixiera

3B Alex Rodriguez

2B Robinson Cano

C Fransisco Cervelli

RF Marcus Thames

DH Juan Miranda

LF Randy Winn

BOS:

SS Marco Scutaro

2B Dustin Pedroia

RF J.D. Drew

1B Kevin Youkillis

C Victor Martinez

DH David Ortiz

3B Adrian Beltre

LF Bill Hall

CF Darnell McDonald

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: Robinson Cano, .341 AVG, 44 AB, 3HR, 10 RBI.

NYY: Derek Jeter, .314 AVG, 51 AB, 2HR, 4 RBI.

BOS: David Ortiz, .357 AVG, 14 AB, 1HR 2 RBI.

BOS: Marco Scutaro, .333 AVG, 12 AB, 2 RBI.

Check out Ian Bozsnyak later, as he brings you all the Mets and Yankees postgame coverage, only at Flushing to The Bronx.

Mets Pitching News: R.A Dickey

The Mets will make a roster move to recall Wednesday's starter R.A Dickey to start Wednesday against the Nationals. There is news that Jenrry Mejia will be the one to get sent down, the Mets want Mejia to get some more experience as a starting pitcher. Also Jerry Manuel stated, that with Dickey going Wednesday at the Nats, it will be Hisanori Takahashi who will get the nod friday against thr rival New York Yankees.

Mets Top Draft Choice to undergo Tommy John Surgery

Mets 2009 1st Round Draft Pick, Steven Matz out of Ward Melville High School on Long Island, has to undergo Tommy John Surgery after feeling discomfort in his left elbow.

PostGame, Mets 3 Braves 2

NYM: 19-20
ATL: 18-20

WP: Mike Pelfrey(5-1)
LP: Derek Lowe(5-4)
S: Francisco Rodriguez(6)

Starters:

NYM-- Mike Pelfrey
7.2 IP, 7 H, 2 Earned Runs, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR Allowed

ATL-- Derek Lowe
7.0 IP, 4 H, 3 Earned Runs, 3 BB, 3 K

Pitching:

• Mike Pelfrey had it going tonight. His velocity was great as he hit 96 on the radar gun quite a few times.
  
• This season he is showing that he can eat up innings and go late it games.
• He had a very low pitch count as he only threw 103 pitches over 7.2 innings.
• He pitched inside well and used alot of breaking balls.

Pedro Feliciano
0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K
Francisco Rodriguez
1.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 K

Offense:

• RUN 1 & 2/ T 2: 2 RUN RBI Double by Rod Barajas; Chris Carter & Ike Davis Score-- NYM 2-0
• RUN 3/ T 6: RBI Ground Out by Chris Carter; Jose Reyes scores-- NYM 3-1

Game Picture:

The Game Picture tonight goes to BIG Pelf for a stellar performance and earning his 5th win of the season.

The Mets will play the final game of a 2 game series tomorrow night at Turner Field in Atlanta starting at 7:10; as Johan Santana will take the hill for Mets and he will be opposed by Kris Medlen of the Braves.

PreGame, Mets vs. Braves GAME 39

The New York Mets(18-20) will look to snap their 5 game losing streak against the Atlanta Braves(18-19) in Atlanta starting at 7:10 PM. Here is Pitching Matchup:

NYM: Mike Pelfrey

(4-1, 3.14 ERA, 7 GS, 43 IP, 17 BB, 31 K, .252 OPP AVG)

ATL: Derek Lowe

(5-3, 5.73 ERA, 8 GS, 44 IP, 21 BB, 25 K, .291 OPP AVG)

NYM:

1. SS Jose Reyes

2. 2B Luis Castillo

3. LF Jason Bay

4. RF Chris Carter

5. 3B David Wright

6. 1B Ike Davis

7. C Rod Barajas

8. CF Gary Matthews JR

9. SP Mike Pelfrey

ATL:

1. 2B Martin Prado

2. RF Jason Heyward

3. 3B Chipper Jones

4. C Brian McCann

5. 1B Troy Glaus

6. LF Eric Hinske

7. SS Yunel Escobar

8. CF Nate McLouth

9. SP Derek Lowe

Key Players to Watch(Career Against Opposing Pitcher):

NYM: 3B David Wright, .438 AVG, 16 AB, 3 RBI

NYM: 2B Luis Castillo, .533 AVG, 15 AB, 4 RBI

ATL: 3B Chipper Jones, .333 AVG, 18 AB, 2 HR, 3 RBI

ATL: C Brian McCann, .444 AVG, 27 AB, 1 HR, 7 RBI

Tune in for all Mets PostGame News, and Reactions and so much more only here on Flushing 2 the Bronx.

PreGame, Yankees vs. Red Sox GAME 38

The New York Yankees(24-13) will try to win their 3rd consecutive series of the season against Terry Francona's Boston Red Sox(19-19) tonight at the stadium starting at 7:05PM. Here is tonight's pitching matchup:

NYY: Phil Hughes

(5-0, 1.38 ERA, 6 GS, 39 IP, 14 BB, 39 K, .165 OPP AVG)

BOS: Diasuke Matsuzaka

(2-1, 6.35 ERA, 3 GS, 17 IP, 6 BB, 16 K, .234 OPP AVG)

NYY:

1. SS Derek Jeter

2. CF Brett Gardner

3. 1B Mark Teixeira

4. DH Alex Rodriguez

5. 2B Robinson Cano

6. C Francisco Cervelli

7. RF Marcus Thames

8. LF Randy Winn

9. 3B Ramiro Pena

BOS:

1. SS Marco Scutaro

2. 2B Dustin Pedroia

3. RF J.D Drew

4. 1B Kevin Youkilis

5. C Victor Martinez

6. DH David Ortiz

7. 3B Adrian Beltre

8. LF Jeremey Hermida

9. CF Darnell McDonald

Key Players to Watch(Career Against Opposing Pitcher):

NYY: SS Derek Jeter, .429 AVG, 14 AB, 2 HR, 3 RBI

NYY: 1B Mark Teixeira, .400 AVG, 5 AB

BOS: 1B Kevin Youkilis, .286 AVG, 7 AB, 1 HR, 4 RBI

BOS: 1B/3B Mike Lowell, .400 AVG, 5 AB, 1 HR, 2 RBI

Tune in for all Yankees PostGame Coverage;News & Reactions only here on Flushing 2 the Bronx.

Mets Pitching Plans

After a Oliver Perez demotion to the bullpen and an injury to Jonathon Niese who is day to day these are the pitching plans for Wednesday & Friday.

Wednesday May 19th @ Washington

KnuckleBaller R.A Dickey

Friday May 21st vs. Yankees

1st Career start for Hisanori Takahashi

Nick Johnson to go under the knife

Yankees DH Nick Johnson has decided to undergo right wrist surgery that will sideline him for 4 to 6 weeks. Johnson has been out since May 7th. 4 to 6 weeks will probably be mid July; a possible return for Johnson.

Injury Update

Jonathon Niese left today's game in the bottom of the 3rd after what is looks like hurting his hamstring while fielding a ground ball much like Ryota Igarashi's injury. He then threw one breaking ball to Hanley Ramirez before asking for the trainers to come out.

Mets Notes

• Oliver Perez has been bumped from the rotation and moved to the Bullpen. Possible Replacements can be; R.A Dickey, Hisanori Takahashi, Pat Misch, or Dillon Gee.

• The Mets have moved Jose Reyes back to the 1 hole; Angel Pagan has been switched to the 3 spot.

• The Mets have released Kiko Calero after posting an ERA north of 10.00 in Buffalo.
  

PRE GAME YANKEES VS: TWINS, GAME 35 AS ALDS RIVALS SQUARE OFF IN THE BRONX

The New York Yankees [22-12] take on the ALDS rivals, the Minnesota Twins [22-12] in game one of a three game set in the Bronx. The Twins are know to struggle in the Bronx, the last time being here was their worst. The Walkoff Weekend, three walkoffs and the Yankees swept a 4 game set May 15-18 2009. Here's tonights pitching matchup:

NYY: A.J. Burnett: [4-1, 3.40 ERA, 45 IP, 14 BB, 32 SO, .266 Opp AVG]


MIN: Scott Baker: [4-2, 4.57 ERA, 43.1 IP, 10 BB, 34 SO, .269 Opp AVG]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

CF Brett Gardner

1B Mark Teixeira

3B Alex Rodriguez

2B Robinson Cano

RF Nick Swisher

LF Marcus Thames

DH Juan Miranda

C Fransisco Cervelli

MIN:

CF Denard Span

2B Orlando Hudson

C Joe Mauer

1B Justin Morneau

RF Micheal Cuddyer

DH Jason Kubel

LF Delmon Young

SS Alexi Casilla

3B Nick Punto

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: Marcus Thames, .308 AVG, 26 AB, 4HR, 6RBI.

NYY: Mark Teixiera, .571 AVG, 7 AB, 1HR, 2RBI.

MIN: Joe Mauer, .385 AVG, 13 AB, 1RBI.

MIN: Justin Morneau, .286 AVG, 14 AB, 1HR, 3RBI

PRE GAME METS VS: MARLINS, GAME 35

The New York Mets [18-17] take on the Florida Marlins [17-18] in the second game of a three game series. The Amazins look to rebound from last nights tough loss. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYM: Oliver Perez: [0-2, 4.50 ERA, 30 IP, 25 BB, 22 SO, .239 Opp AVG]

FLA: Anible Sanchez: [1-2, 4.08 ERA, 35.1 IP, 12 BB, 21 SO, .309 Opp AVG]

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo

SS Jose Reyes

LF Jason Bay

3B David Wright

1B Ike Davis

RF Jeff Francoeur

C Rod Barajas

P Oliver Perez

FLA:

LF Chris Coghlan

1B Gaby Sanchez

SS Hanley Ramierz

2B Dan Uggla

RF Cody Ross

3B Wes Helms

C Ronny Paulino

CF Cameron Maybin

P Anibal Sanchez

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: Jeff Francoeur, .222 AVG, 18 AB, 1HR 6 RBI.

NYM: Alex Cora, .500 AVG, 2 AB.

FLA: Cody Ross, .346 AVG, 26 AB, 3HR, 10 RBI.

FLA: Hanley Ramirez, .267 AVG, 30 AB, 1HR, 1RBI

PRE GAME METS VS: MARLINS, GAME 34

The New York Mets [18-16] take on the Florida Marlins [16-18] in the first game of a three game set. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYM: Johan Santana: [3-2, 4.54 ERA, 41.2 IP, 11 BB, 35 SO, .258 Opp AVG]

FLA: Josh Johnson: [ 3-1, 3.35 ERA, 43 IP, 16 BB, 47 SO, .222 Opp AVG]

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo

SS Jose Reyes

LF Jason Bay

3B David Wright

1B Ike Davis

RF Jeff Francoeur

C Rod Barajas

P Johan Santana

FLA:

LF Chris Coghlan

2B Brian Barden

SS Hanley Ramirez

3B Jorge Cantu

CF Cody Ross

C Ronny Paulino

1B Gaby Sanchez

RF Brett Carroll

P Josh Johnson

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: Jeff Francoeur, .318 AVG, 22 AB, 2RBI

NYM: Jason Bay, .333 AVG, 3 AB, 1HR, 2RBI

FLA: Jorge Cantu, .273 AVG, 22 AB, 1HR, 2RBI

FLA: Cody Ross, .188 AVG, 16 AB, 1HR, 2RBI

PostGame, Mets 4 Nationals 6

NYM: 18-16
WAS: 19-15

WP: Tyler Clippard(7-1)
LP: Francisco Rodriguez(2-1)
S: Matt Capps(7)

Starters:

NYM-- Mike Pelfrey
5.2 IP, 7 H, 4 Earned Runs, 3 Walks, 6 K, 1 HR Allowed

WAS-- Craig Stammen
5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 Earned Runs, 4 Walks, 2 K

Pitching:

After a lengthy start in his last, Mike Pelfrey looked like he was a bit effected by the damp conditions at Citi Field today. He also looked like he could not get a great grip on the ball though he did strike out 6.
Hisanori Takahashi
0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 K
Pedro Feliciano
1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K
Fernando Nieve
1.0 IP, 2 Walks
Francisco Rodriguez
1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 Earned Runs, 1 K, 1 HR Allowed (LOSS)

Offense:

The Mets offense came back on two seperate occasions when down by 2 runs but they could not pull of the miracle today. They were robbed on one occasion with the bases loaded and Jeff Francoeur up; Roger Bernadina layed out and made a sensational play to end the threat. Jose Reyes continued to struggle today, as he made an error on the bases then tried to bunt in a big situation that was a failed attempt.

• RUN 1/ B 2: RBI Single by Mike Pelfrey to left field; David Wright Scores-- WAS 2-1
• RUN 2/B 2: RBI Sacrifice Fly by Angel Pagan; Ike Davis Scores-- TIED 2-2
• RUN 3/B 5: RBI Single by Alex Cora to center field; Angel Pagan Scores-- WAS 4-3
• RUN 4/B 5: RBI Double by Jose Reyes to right field; Alex Cora Scores-- TIED 4-4

Offensive Box Score:

1. CF Angel Pagan, 2-4, 1 RUN, 1 K, 1 RBI(15)
2. 2B Alex Cora, 2-5, 1 RBI(5)
3. SS Jose Reyes, 1-5, 1 RBI(10)
4. LF Jason Bay, 1-4, 2 K
5. 3B David Wright, 0-2, 1 RUN, 1 K, 2 Walks
6. 1B Ike Davis, 1-3, 1 RUN, 1 Walk
7. RF Jeff Francoeur, 0-4
8. C Rod Barajas, 0-3, 1 K, 1 Walk
9. SP Mike Pelfrey, 1-2, 1 RBI(2)

Game Picture:

The Game Picture today goes to the Nationals Right Field Roger Bernadina who came into the game without hitting a Major League Home Run; and he hit two today one of them being the game winner in the ninth.

The Mets will head south to face the Florida Marlins for a four game series which will begin tomorrow night at 7:05 PM. It will be Johan Santana for the Mets and the Marlins Ace Jose Johnson going for the Fish. I will be attending tomorrow night and Friday nights games in Florida, so you can follow me on twitter at:
flushin2dabronx
Also I will be creating a photobucket tonight so you can see pictures from Sun Life Stadium tomorrow.

PostGame, Mets 8 Nationals 6

NYM: 18-15
WAS: 18-15

WP: Raul Valdes(1-0)
LP: Tyler Clippard(6-1)
S: Francisco Rodriguez(5)

Starters:

NYM-- Jonathon Niese
4.1 IP, 6 H, 6 Earned Runs, 5 Walks, 3 K, 1 HR Allowed

WAS-- Scott Olsen
5.1 IP, 9 H, 2 Earned Runs, 1 Walk, 2 K

Pitching:

Jon Niese did not have it tonight, as he was all over the place though i personally thought his curveball was pretty good; even though he did not use it much. He did not have it from the get go and was very erratic at times as he walked 5 batters.
Manny Acosta
0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 Walk, 1 K
Hisanori Takahashi
2.0 IP, 1 H
Raul Valdes
1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 Walk, 1 K, (WIN)
Francisco Rodriguez
1.0 IP, (SAVE)

Offense:

The Mets offense was quiet once again until the 8th inning tonight. Before the 8th, they could not get a single hit in scoring position and left the bases loaded on a couple of occasions. Prior to the 8th the once good sign was that David Wright went 3 for 4 and Jason Bay went 3 for 4.

• RUN 1/B 2: RBI Single to left field by Jeff Francoeur scores Jason Bay-- WAS 3-1
• RUN 2/B 6: RBI Sacrifice Fly by Jeff Francoeur to score David Wright-- WAS 6-2
• RUN 3/B 8: Ike Davis reaches on Error by Shortstop; Jason Bay Scores-- WAS 6-3
• RUNS 4 & 5/B 8: 2 Run RBI double off left field wall by Rod Barajas; David Wright & Ike Davis Score-- WAS 6-5
• RUN 6/B 8: RBI Single to right by Angel Pagan; Rod Barajas scores-- TIED 6-6
• RUN 7/ B 8: RBI Double down Right Field Line by Chris Carter; Alex Cora Scores-- NYM 7-6
• RUN 8/ B 8: Bases Loaded RBI Walk by Jason Bay; Angel Pagan Scores-- NYM 8-6

Offensive Box Score:

1. CF Angel Pagan, 2-5, 1 RUN, 1 RBI(14)
2. 2B Luis Castillo, 1-4
3. SS Jose Reyes, 0-4, 1 Walk
4. LF Jason Bay, 3-4, 2 RUNS, 1 Walk, 1 RBI(15)
5. 3B David Wright, 2-4, 2 RUNS, 2 2B, 1 Walk, 1 K
6. 1B Ike Davis, 0-5, 1 RUN, 1 K, 1 RBI(10)
7. RF Jeff Francoeur, 1-3, 2 RBI(19), 2 K
8. C Rod Barajas, 2-4, 1 RUN, 2 RBI(19)
9. SP Jon Niese, 1-1
--- Chris Carter, 1-1, 1 2B, 1 RBI(1), GW RBI 2B

Game Picture:

The Game Picture tonight goes to Chris Carter the rookie that was just called up today; named the Animal by Jerry Manuel in Spring came up in a very clutch situation to rip an RBI double down the right field line to give the Mets the lead. It also could have gone to Ike Davis for another INCREDIBLE catch.

The Mets and Nationals will wrap up their 3 game series tomorrow starting at 1:05 PM, as Mike Pelfrey will head to the hill looking for win # 5; as he will be opposed by Washington's Craig Stammen at Citi Field.

YANKEES POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

The New York Yankees will have to wait another day to see, if Javier Vazquez can provide them a victory. The 7:05 game at Comerica Park has been postponed due to heavy rain. The Yankees will play a doubleheader tomorrow, the first game at 1:05pm, an the second at 7:05pm. Tonights projected starters will go tomorrow in game one, Rick Porcello Vs: Javier Vazquez. Ian Bozsnyak will have all Mets postgame coverage only at Flushing to the Bronx.

PRE GAME METS VS: NATIONALS, GAME 32

The New York Mets [17-15] look to take game 2 of the three game set against the Washington Nationals [18-14]. Here's tonights pitching matchup:

NYM: Jon Niese: [1-1, 3.60 ERA, 35 IP, 12 BB, 29 SO, .315 Opp AVG]

WSH: Scott Olson: [2-1. 3.54 ERA, 28 IP, 9 BB, 26 SO, .236 Opp AVG]

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo

SS Jose Reyes

LFJason Bay

3B David Wright

1B Ike Davis

RF Jeff Francoeur

C Rod Barajas

P Jon Niese

WSH:

CF Nyjer Morgan

2B Christian Guzman

3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam Dunn

LF Josh Willingham

C Ivan Rodriguez

SS Ian Desmond

RF Willy Taveras

P Scott Olsen

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: Luis Castillo, .385 AVG, 13 AB, 1HR, 4RBI

NYM: Jose Reyes, .385 AVG, 39 AB, 1HR 5 RBI

NYM: Jeff Francoeur, .241 AVG, 29 AB, 2HR, 8 RBI

WSH: Nyjer Morgan, .667 AVG, 3 AB, 1RBI

WSH: Ivan Rodriguez, .333 AVG, 3AB, 1RBI

Check out Ian Bozsnyak later with both Mets and Yankees postgames, only at Flushing to the Bronx.

Catalanotto Designated; Chris Carter Promoted

During tonight's PostGame, Jerry Manuel announced, Utility Man and Long Island Native, Frank Catalanotto has been designated for assignment, and they will call up Chris Carter who almost made the big league club out of Spring Training.

Catalanotto( This Season ):

.167 AVG, 4-24, 1 RBI, 1 Walk

Carter( In Triple AAA ):

.339 AVG, 37-109, 6 HR, 20 RBI

I love this move though i would much rather have Catalanotto over Gary Matthews JR any day. I hate to say it, but Carter has lots of talent and Jeff Francoeur might need to watch himself because it comes to a point sometimes where a team like the Mets who are pretty much in the race, can't continue with Francoeur striking out every at bat.

PostGame, Mets 2 Nationals 3

NYM: 17-15
WAS: 18-14

WP: Luis Atilano(3-0)
LP: John Maine(1-2)
S: Miguel Batista(1)

Starters:

NYM-- John Maine
6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 Earned Runs, 4 Walks, 5 K, 2 HR Allowed

WAS-- Luis Atilano
5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 Walks, 5 K

Pitching:

• John Maine was very good again tonight; despite walking 4. He got no run support, so he really should have deserved a win.
• Last 3 starts, Maine is 1-1 with a 2.50 ERA in 18 innings
  

Hisanori Takahashi
1.0 IP
Pedro Feliciano
0.1 IP, 3 H, 1 Earned Run, 1 K
Jenrry Mejia
1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 Walk, 1 K

Offense:

The Mets offense was awful tonight, they got 12 Hits which only produced in 2 runs. They were 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position and they left 11 men on base. The Mets scored their first run in the bottom half of the 7th, as Luis Castillo knocked a single to left which scored Rod Barajas. The Mets second and final run came in the bottom of the ninth, when Angel Pagan blasted a homerun over the right center field wall which was his second of the season.

• Jason Bay continues to struggle as he struck out twice, and also struck out to end the game on a ball in the dirt.
• Though David Wright had two hits, still struck out with the bases loaded and 1 out in the first.
• Jeff Francoeur is 11 for his last 77 after starting off blazing hot.

Offensive Box Score:

1. CF Angel Pagan, 2-5, 1 RUN, 1 RBI(13), 1 HOME RUN(2)
2. 2B Luis Castillo, 1-4, 1 Walk, 1 RBI(8)
3. SS Jose Reyes, 1-4, 2 K
EJECTED IN BOTTOM OF 7TH WHEN ARGUING BALLS & STRIKES
4. LF Jason Bay, 1-4, 1 Walk, 2 K
5. 3B David Wright, 2-4, 1 K
6. 1B Ike Davis, 1-4, 1 K
7. RF Jeff Francoeur, 1-4, 2 K
8. C Rod Barajas, 2-4, 1 RUN
9. SP John Maine, 0-1, 1 K

Game Picture:

The Game Picture tonight goes to Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, he went 4 for 4 tonight, which included a double and a HUGE RBI.

The Mets will play game 2 tomorrow night against the Nationals, at 7:10 PM. The Mets will send Jonathon Niese to the mound as he will be opposed by Scott Olsen.

PostGame, Yankees 4 Tigers 5

NYY: 21-10
DET: 18-14

WP: Eddie Bonine(3-0)
LP: Sergio Mitre(0-1)
S: Jose Valverde(9)

Starters:

NYY-- Sergio Mitre
4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 Earned Runs, 2 Walks, 4 K, 1 HR Allowed

DET-- Brad Thomas
3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 Earned Runs, 3 Walks, 1 HR Allowed

Pitching:

Dave Robertson
1.2 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K
Boone Logan
1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 Run, 2 BB
Joba Chamberlain
1.0 IP, 3 K

Offense:

The Yankees bats stroked 8 hits, tonight but only were able to produce 4 runs. The Yankees first two runs came off the bat of suddenly hot Mark Teixeira, as he his a 2 run homerun which was his sixth of the season. Their third run came on an infield RBI single off the bat of Marcus Thames. The final run came on a force play off the bat of Brett Gardner to score Robinson Cano.

Offensive Box Score:

1. SS Derek Jeter, 0-5, 1 K
2. RF Nick Swisher, 1-3, 1 RUN, 2 Walks, 2 K
3. 1B Mark Teixeira, 1-5, 1 RUN, 1 K, 2 RBI(22), 1 HOME RUN(6)
4. 3B Alex Rodriguez, 2-4, 1 RUN, 1 K, 1 Walk
5. 2B Robinson Cano, 1-3, 1 RUN, 1 Walk
6. C Jorge Posada, 1-2, 2 Walks
7. DH Marcus Thames, 1-4, 1 RBI(5)
8. CF Brett Gardner, 0-3, 1 Walk, 1 RBI(10)
9. LF Randy Winn, 1-4

Game Picture:

The Game Picture tonight goes to the former Yankee Johnny Damon who bit his former club, by smashing his 2nd home run of the season off Sergio Mitre in the 5th inning in a big situation.

The Yankees will try to rebound from their loss tonight, as tomorrow night at 7:05 PM at Comerica Park in Detroit it will be Javier Vazquez for the Yankees and Rick Porcello for the Tigers.

PRE GAME METS VS: NATIONALS, GAME 31

The New York Mets [17-14] try to take the first game of a three game set at Citi Field against the Washington Nationals [17-14], getting back on the winning track. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYM: John Maine: [ 1-1, 5.97 ERA, 28.2 IP, 15 BB, 29 SO, .287 Opp AVG]

WSH: Luis Atilano: [2-0, 4.67 ERA, 17.1 IP, 10 BB, 6 SO, .265 Opp AVG]

WSH:

CF Nyjar Morgan

2B Adam Kennedy

3B Ryan Zimmerman

1B Adam Dunn

LF Josh Willingham

C Ivan Rodriguez

RF Roger Bernadina

SS Ian Desmond

P Luis Atilano

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo
SS Jose Reyes

3B David Wright

LF Jason Bay

1B Ike Davis

RF Jeff Francoeur
C Rod Barajas

P John Maine

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: No one has ever had an official at bat against Atilano.

WSH: Alberto Gonzalez, .500 AVG, 2 AB

WSH: Wil Nieves, .333 AVG, 6 AB, 1RBI

Check out Ian Bozsnyak later with both Mets and Yankees postgames, only at Flushing to the Bronx.

PRE GAME YANKEES VS: TIGERS, GAME 31

The New York Yankees [21-9] take on the Detroit Tigers [17-14] and former Yankee Johnny Damon, at 7:05 in Comerica Park, who are planned to honor Ernie Harwell on the pregame. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYY: Sergio Mitre: [0-0, 2.79 ERA, 9.2 IP, 4BB 3 SO, .156 Opp AVG]

DET: Brad Thomas: [1-0, 5.40 ERA, 16.2 IP, 9BB, 6 SO, .328 Opp AVG]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

RF Nick Swisher

1B Mark Teixiera

3b Alex Rodriguez

2B Robinson Cano

C Jorge Posada

DH Marcus Thames

CF Brett Gardner

LF Randy Winn

DET:

CF Austin Jackson

DH Johnny Damon

RF Magglio Ordonez

1B Miguel Cabrera

LF Brennan Boesch

3B Bradon Inge

2B Scott Sizemore

C Gerald Laird

SS Adam Everett

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: No one has an official at bat against Thomas.

DET: Adam Everett, .400 AVG, 5 AB

Check out Ian Bozsnyak later with Yankees and Mets postgame coverage, only at Flushing to The Bronx.

Josh Thole called up

According to Matt Dunn the producer of SNY, the Mets have called catching prospect Josh Thole up to the Majors and have placed catcher Henry Blanco on the Bereavement List, due to personal reasons, which has caused him to return to Venezuela.

According to multiple reports, Blanco can be gone for as quick as 3 days, but can be away from the Mets for a maximum of 7 games.

PreGame, Mets vs. Giants GAME 31

The New York Mets(17-13) will be looking for the 3 game sweep of the San Francisco Giants(17-12), as they will go up against arguably the best pitcher in baseball, starting at 1:10 PM. Here is today's pitching matchup:

NYM: Oliver Perez

(0-2, 4.05 ERA, 5 GS, 26.2 IP, 18 BB, 20 K, .248 OPP AVG)

SF: Tim Lincecum

(4-0, 1.70 ERA, 6 GS, 42.1 IP, 8 BB, 56 K, .178 OPP AVG)

NYM:

1. CF Angel Pagan

2. 2B Alex Cora

3. SS Jose Reyes

4. LF Jason Bay

5. 3B David Wright

6. 1B Ike Davis

7. RF Jeff Francoeur

8. C Rod Barajas

9. Oliver Perez

SF:

1. CF Aaron Rowand

2. LF Andres Torres

3. 1B Pablo Sandoval

4. SS Juan Uribe

5. C Eli Whiteside

6. RF Nate Schierholtz

7. 2B Matt Downs

8. 3B Ryan Rohlinger

9. SP Tim Lincecum

Key Players to Watch( Career against opposing Pitcher ):

NYM: SS Jose Reyes, 6 AB, .333 AVG

NYM: LF Jason Bay, 3 AB, .333 AVG

NYM: 3B David Wright, 8 AB, .250 AVG, 1 RBI

SF: LF Mark DeRosa, 3 AB, .667, 1 HR, 3 RBI

SF: C Bengie Molina, 6 AB, .500 AVG, 2 HR, 4 RBI

SF: CF Aaron Rowand, 11 AB, .273 AVG, 1 RBI

Look for Mets PostGame Coverage, and Yankees Pre-Post Game coverage later starting at 8:05 PM.

Best Game in last 2 years?

I do not remember a game with so many exciting moments, as a Mets fan. One game comes to mind which was last May in Boston with the Omir Santos HUGE clutch home run off Papelbon in the ninth. Last nights game had everything. 2 home runs by a rookie & a vet. A walk off home run. A pretty lenghty pitching performance, and an inbcredible number 1 web jem courtesy of Ike Davis. So will this game propel the Mets for the rest of this home stand? I don't know but all i know is that in my mind last nights game was the best.

ITS A CRAZY NIGHT AT FENWAY AND I HAVE NEWS THAT JUST BROKE ON THE INJURY OF NICK JOHNSON

The Yankees DH tonight, Nick Johnson was pinch hit for in the top of the 3rd inning, replaced by Marcus Thames. We just recieved news on Nick, and it appears to be a swollen right wrist. Good thing nothing to serious for the injury prone Johnson. Also I broke news earlier on Cano, we are still waiting for the news of the HOT 2nd basemen.

BECKETT HITS CANO WHOS IN A LOT OF PAIN, AND TAKEN OUT OF GAME

Josh Beckett has been throwing at Yankees all night, Cervelli, Gardner and now Cano. On a 2-2 count Beckett fired a cutting fastball right at the back knee of Robinson Cano. Cano appeared in a ton of pain barely able to walk to first. He eventually got there, but after the first pitch to Nick Swsiher, Cano took himself out of the game as the knee stiffened up, and appeared swollen. We will wait on news on Cano.

BREAKING NEWS! PETTITTE TO MISS NEXT START

During Andy Pettittes last start, Wednesday against Baltimore, he felt tightness in his left shoulder forcing Joe Girardi to take him out of the game with only 77 pitches and the Yanks up 6-1. Pettitte was having a fantastic start until the incident. Girardi went to Sergio Mitre for 3.2 innings, and the Yanks won 7-5. The tightness will cause Pettitte to miss his next start Monday in Detroit, Sergio Mitre will get the ball in replace of Pettitte. This will move Javier Vazquez to Tuesday. Pettitte is still listed as Day to Day.

GAME BREAK! METS VS: GIANTS, IKE & BARAJAS GO YARD

In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Ike Davis smacked a two run homer, to give the Mets a 3-0 lead, followed by another shot by catcher Rod Barajas. The first run was knocked in by the struggling Jason Bay with an RBI single, in the first. The Mets are up now just by one, leading 4-3 in the middle of the 5th inning, after Mark DeRosa just knocked in a run with RBI ground out.

GAME BREAK! YANKEES VS: RED SOX SWISHER HITS 3 RUN BOMB!

Phil Hughes and Josh Beckett were just both throwing excellent games throught the first 3 inning, until in the top of the fourth innings, moments ago Beckett broke down first. On a 2-2 count Nick Swisher followed a Mark Teixiera walk and an A-Rod single with a three run shot to dead center field, for his 6th homer of the season. Yankees lead 3-0, top of the 4th, 2 out.

PRE GAME METS VS: GIANTS GAME 28, As Big Pelf looks to shut them down

The New York Mets [15-13] look to take the first game of a three game series as they face the San Fransisco Giants [17-10], at 7:05 at Citi Field, in Flushing. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYM: Mike Pelfrey: [ 4-1, 2,4o ERA, 14 BB, 21 SO, .239 Opp AVG]

SFG: Jonathan Sanchez: [2-2, 2.67 ERA, 18 BB, 37 SO, .170 Opp AVG]

SFG:

CF Aaron Rowand

LF Mark DeRosa

3B Pablo Sandoval

1B Aubrey Huff

SS Juan Uribe

RF Nate Schierholtz

2B Matt Downs

C Eli Whiteside

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo

SS Jose Reyes

LF Jason Bay

3B David Wright

RF Jeff Francoeur

1B Ike Davis

C Rod Barajas

P Mike Pelfrey

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: David Wright, .429 AVG, 7 AB, 1RBI

NYM: Jason Bay, .333 AVG, 3 AB

SFG: Bengie Molina, .400, 5 AB, 1 RBI

SFG: Aubrey Huff, .400 AVG, 5 AB

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PRE GAME YANKEES VS: RED SOX, GAME 27, As Hughes tries to shut out Sox

The New York Yankees [19-8] try to take the first game of a three game series against the Boston Red Sox [15-14] at 7:05 pm at Fenway Park. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYY: Phil Hughes: [3-0, 1.44 ERA, 25 IP, 12 BB, 24 SO, .122 Opp ERA]

BOS: Josh Beckett: [ 1-0, 6.31 ERA, 35.2 IP, 13 BB, 26 SO, .303 Opp ERA]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

DH Nick Johnson

1B Mark Teixiera

3B Alex Rodriguez

2B Robinson Cano

RF Nick Swisher

CF Brett Gardner

C Fransisco Cervelli

LF Randy Winn

BOS:

SS Marco Scutaro

2B Dustin Pedroia

RF J.D. Drew
1B Kevin YoukillisDH David Ortiz

3B Adrian Beltre

LF Jeremy Hermida
C Jason Varitek

CF Darell Mcdonald

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: Jorge Posada, .323 AVG, 31 AB, 3RBI

NYY: Robinson Cano, .341 AVG, 44 AB, 3HR, 10 RBI

NYY: Derek Jeter, .314 AVG, 51 AB, 2HR, 4RBI
BOS: J.D. Drew, .667 AVG, 3 AB
BOS: David Ortiz, .1000 AVG, 2 AB, 1RBI

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PostGame, Yankees 4 Orioles 1

NYY: 17-8
BAL: 7-19

WP: CC Sabathia(4-1)
LP: Jeremy Guthrie(0-4)
S: Joba Chamberlain(1)

Starters:

NYY-- CC Sabathia
8.0 IP, 6 H, 1 Earned Run, 2 Walks, 2 K, 1 HR Allowed

BAL-- Jeremy Guthrie
7.0 IP, 6 H, 4 Earned Runs, 2 Walks, 2 K, 1 HR Allowed

Pitching:
CC Sabathia kept rolling tonight as he had great command of all of his pitches and only throwing 106 pitches over 8 innings. His fastball was on tonight though he only struck two batters out. Sabathia just looked totally in command tonight as he lowered his ERA to 2.74. Following CC, Mariano Rivera had the night off so Joba Chamberlain was called upon to nail down his 1st save of the 2010 season and only his 2nd save of his career.

Offense:
The bats weren't all alive tonight. Down 1-0 in the bottom of the 4th, Nick Swisher came up with Alex Rodriguez aboard, and he ripped one to the right fielder Nick Markakis which allowed A-Rod to score on an RBI single and Swisher tied the ballgame up. In the same inning with Nick Swisher & Brett Gardner on base and Randy Winn up, he hit a moon shot to right center field his first as a Yankee and the Yankees then took a 4-1 lead which is the score they would win by.

Offensive Box Score:

1. SS Derek Jeter, 0-4
2. DH Nick Johnson, 0-3, 1 Walk
3. 1B Mark Teixeira, 0-4, 1 K
4. 3B Alex Rodriguez, 1-4, 1 RUN, 1 K
5. 2B Robinson Cano, 0-4
6. C Jorge Posada, 0-2, 1 K ( Left after 5 innings due to right calf tightness)
7. RF Nick Swisher, 3-3, 1 RUN, 1 RBI(16)
8. CF Brett Gardner, 1-2, 1 RUN, 1 Walk
9. LF Randy Winn, 1-3, 1 RUN, 3 RBI(3), 1 HOME RUN(1)

Game Picture:

The Game Picture for tonight's ball game goes to the number 9 hitter, Randy Winn who jacked a 3 run home run to right center field in the bottom half of the 4th to give CC Sabathia the 4-1 lead which he would use to earn his 4th win of the season.

The Yankees will call upon A.J Burnett for tomorrow night's ball game which will start at 7:05 PM at the Stadium in the Bronx. The Orioles will send rookie southpaw Brian Matusz to the mound in game 2 of the series.

BREAKING NEWS: Yankees Vazquez to miss next start

New York Yankees starter Javier Vazquez will miss his next slated start says manager Joe Girardi. Girardi explained to the media that their is nothing physically wrong with Vazquez, they just want to push him back and give him some bullpen sessions just to see were he is at. Vazquez is scheduled to pitch a week from today next Monday in Detroit against the Tigers.

Mets Pitching Injury Updates

• The Mets have announced that relief pitcher Kelvim Escobar will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2010 campaign. Escobar has not pitched in a game this season.

• SNY.TV's Kevin Burkhardt reported that multiple members of the Mets staff have confirmed that Mike Pelfrey experienced tightness in his shoulder before & after his start on Saturday so he underwent an MRI. The Results reportedly came back negative and he is slated to make his next start.
  

PRE GAME METS VS: REDS, GAME 26, As Ollie looks to regain form

The New York Mets [14-11] take on the Cincinatti Reds [12-13], as they look to take game 1 of the series and end their 2 game losing streak. Here's tonights pitching matchup:

NYM: Oliver Perez: [0-2, 4.35 ERA, 20.2 IP, 14 BB, 16 SO, .244 Opp AVG]

CIN: Mike Leake: [2-0, 3.25 ERA, 27.2 IP, 15 BB, 18 SO, .245 Opp AVG]

NYM:

CF Angel Pagan

2B Luis Castillo

SS Jose Reyes

LF Jason Bay

3B David Wright

1B Ike Davis

RF Jeff Francoeur

C Rod Barajas

P Oliver Perez

CIN:

CF Drew Stubbs
2B Brandon Philips

1B Joey Votto

3B Scott Rolen

LF Jonny Gomes

SS Orlando Cabrera

RF Chris Hiesey

C Ramon Hernandez

P Mike Leake

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYM: No one in the starting lineup has had an official AB against Leake.

CIN: Scott Rolan, .444 AVG, 9 AB, 1RBI

CIN: Joey Votto, .333 AVG, 9AB, 1HR, 5RBI

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PRE GAME YANKEES VS: ORIOLES GAME 25, As Yanks look for revenge against Guthrie

The New York Yankees [16-8] take on the Baltimore Orioles [7-18], as C.C. and the Yanks have not intentions of slowing down. Here's tonights pitching matchup:

NYY: C.C. Sabathia: [3-1, 3.12 ERA, 34.2 IP, 12 BB, 28 SO, .212 Opp AVG]

BAL: Jeremy Guthrie: [0-3, 4.70 ERA, 30.2 IP, 6 BB, 18 SO, .284 Opp AVG]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

DH Nick Johnson

1B Mark Teixiera

3B Alex Rodriguez

2B Robinson Cano

C Jorge Posada

RF Nick Swisher

CF Brett Gardner

LF Randy Winn

BAL:

CF Adam Jones
RF Nick Markakis
2B Ty Wigginton

3B Miguel Tejada

C Matt Wieters

1B Garrett Akins

DH Nolan Reimold

LF Lou Montanez

SS Ceasar Izturis

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: Derek Jeter, .306 AVG, 36 AB, 1RBI

NYY: Jorge Posada, .267 AVG, 15 AB, 1HR, 2RBI

NYY: Nick Swisher, .474 AVG, 19 AB, 2HR, 6RBI

BAL: Garett Atkins, .750 AVG, 4AB, 2RBI

BAL: Ty Wigginton, .368 AVG, 19AB, 1HR 2RBI

PostGame, Mets 5 Phillies 11

NYM: 14-11
PHI: 14-10

WP: Jamie Moyer(3-2)
LP: Johan Santana(3-2)

Starters:

NYM-- Johan Santana
3.2 IP, 8 H, 10 Earned Runs, 2 Walks, 1 K, 4 HR Allowed

PHI-- Jamie Moyer
6.0 IP, 6 H, 5 Earned Runs, 2 K

Pitching:
Well the score tells the story for tonight's ball game as Johan Santana the ace of the Mets staff was lit up and was charged with 10 runs over 3.2 innings. Santana just did not look comfortable and had trouble throwing strikes. He also did not put batters away when he was ahead of the count. I don't believe he has any physical problems, i think it was just a hiccup for him. Over Santana's 6 starts he has averaged an 89.3 MPH fastball, but tonight was sort of a good sign as he was hitting 91 all night long. For the bullpen following Santana, Hisanori Takahashi, Pedro Feliciano, Fernando Nieve, and K-Rod all made appearances.

Offense:
The Mets offense got off to a quick start as they got 3 runs in the first for Santana thanks to a David Wright bomb which was his fifth of the year. In the top of the fourth with Jeff Francoeur aboard Rod Barajas smacked his sixth homerun off the foul pole in left and gave the Mets a 5-2 lead at that point. Jose Reyes is a concern for me lately, as after the first game when he was in the third hole he has not been able to hit and is swinging at the first pitches of his at bats very often. Reyes went 1 for 13 in this series.

Offensive Box Score:

1. CF Gary Matthews JR, 0-4
2. 2B Luis Castillo, 1-4, 1 RUN
3. SS Jose Reyes, 0-4
4. LF Jason Bay, 1-3, 1 RUN, 1 Walk
5. 3B David Wright, 1-4, 1 RUN, 3 RBI(19), 1 HOME RUN(5)
6. 1B Fernando Tatis, 1-4, 1 K
7. RF Jeff Francoeur, 0-3, 1 RUN
8. C Rod Barajas, 2-4, 1 RUN, 2 RBI(13), 1 HOME RUN(6)
9. SP Johan Santana, 0-1, 1 K

Game Picture:

The Game Picture goes to a Phillie tonight, but it could of gone to one of these two players. Shane Victorino or Chase Utley. I chose the flying Hawaiian because his grand slam in the 4th opened up the HUGE inning for the Phillies off of Santana.

The Mets will leave the City of Brotherly Love tonight and will travel to visit the Cincinnati Reds for a 3 game series starting tomorrow night at 7:10 PM. It will be Oliver Perez for the New York Mets as Mike Leake will throw for the Reds.

PreGame, Mets vs. Phillies GAME 25

The New York Mets(14-10) will look to take the rubber game of their 3 game series with the Philadelphia Phillies(13-10) tonight in Philadelphia at 8:05. Here is tonight's pitching Match up:

NYM: Johan Santana
(3-1, 2.08 ERA, 5 GS, 30.1 IP, 9 BB, 28 K, .223 OPP AVG)

PHI: Jamie Moyer
(2-2, 5.25 ERA, 4 GS, 24 IP, 5 BB, 13 K, .293 OPP AVG)

NYM:

1. CF Gary Matthews JR
2. 2B Luis Castillo
3. SS Jose Reyes
4. LF Jason Bay
5. 3B David Wright
6. 1B Fernando Tatis
7. RF Jeff Francoeur
8. C Rod Barajas
9. SP Johan Santana

PHI:

1. CF Shane Victorino
2. 3B Placido Polanco
3. 2B Chase Utley
4. 1B Ryan Howard
5. RF Jayson Werth
6. LF Raul Ibanez
7. SS Juan Castro
8. C Carlos Ruiz
9. SP Jamie Moyer

Key Players to Watch(Career Against Opposing Pitcher):

NYM: 3B David Wright, .426 AVG, 47 AB, 3 HR, 11 RBI
NYM: CF Gary Matthews JR, .294 AVG, 17 AB, 2 HR, 2 RBI
NYM: 1B Fernando Tatis, .364 AVG, 22 AB, 1 HR, 4 RBI

PHI: 1B Ryan Howard, .304 AVG, 23 AB, 3 HR, 6 RBI
PHI: LF Raul Ibanez, .320 AVG, 25 AB, 1 HR, 5 RBI
PHI: 3B Placido Polanco, .385 AVG, 26 AB, 1 HR, 4 RBI

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PostGame, Yankees 12 White Sox 3

NYY: 16-8
CHW: 10-15

WP: Phil Hughes(3-0)

LP: Mark Buehrle(2-4)

Starters:

NYY-- Phil Hughes

7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 Walk, 6 K

CHW-- Mark Buehrle

4.2 IP, 10 H, 5 Earned Runs, 1 Walk, 3 K, 2 HR Allowed

Pitching:

Phil Hughes was incredible today over his 7 innings of work. All of his pitches were great today including his cutter and curveball both looked great and also had great velocity on his fastball. The one reason this season i have not trusted Hughes was because in his first start he walked 5 Angels, in his next start almost threw a no-hitter. In his last start though he walked 4 more batters, so we got the feeling he is going to be an erratic pitcher. In this game though i saw the same Hughes that i saw on the 21st of April as he almost threw a no-hitter. Following Hughes, recently called up Mark Melancon who replaced Curtis Granderson on the roster pitched the final two innings despite giving up a 3 run homerun to Paul Konerko in the ninth.

Offense:

You know your team is a winner when two of your best players( Curtis Granderson & Alex Rodriguez ) are out and you still score 12 runs and get 16 hits against an All-Star pitcher in Mark Buerhle. Brett Gardner got the scoring going today with an RBI single in the 2nd, and then he blasted his first home run of the season in the 4th innings which gave the Yankees a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 5th inning, one of the hottest hitters in the league, Robinson Cano stepped up and smacked his 9th home run this season, it was a 3 run shot and it gave the Yanks a 5-0 lead. An inning later, Nick Swisher who has been struggling blasted his 4th homerun of the season a two run shot to right field and it gave the Yankees a 7-0 lead. In the 7th, with the bases loaded and Derek Jeter up, he took a bases loaded walk to force in Jorge Posada, and at that point it was 8-0. In the same inning and again the bases loaded with Nick Johnson up, he smashed a two run RBI double to center to score Brett Gardner and Ramiro Pena, that made the score 10-0. A batter later with Jeter & Johnson on base and Mark Teixeira up, Mark who has an awesome day ripped a 2 run RBI double and at the point it was 12-0.

Offensive Box Score:

1. SS Derek Jeter, 2-4, 1 RUN, 1 Walk, 1 RBI(20)

2. 1B Nick Johnson, 1-5, 1 RUN, 1 K, 2 RBI(7)

3. DH Mark Teixeira, 4-5, 2 RUNS, 1 K, 2 RBI(12)

4. RF Nick Swisher, 3-4, 2 RUNS, 1 Walk, 2 RBI(15), 1 HOME RUN(4)

5. 2B Robinson Cano, 2-4, 2 RUNS, 1 Walk, 1 K, 3 RBI(21), 1 HOME RUN(9)

6. C Jorge Posada, 2-5, 1 RUN, 1 K

7. LF Marcus Thames, 0-4

8. CF Brett Gardner, 2-4, 2 RUNS, 1 Walk, 1 K, 2 RBI(9), 1 HOME RUN(1)

9. 3B Ramiro Pena, 0-5, 1 RUN, 1 K

Game Picture:

The Game Picture was a tough decision, for me it was between Phil Hughes, Brett Gardner, Robinson Cano, or Mark Teixeira. I went with Phil Hughes, just because he threw a shutout through 7 innings. If i did not pick Hughes, i would of probably given it to Mark Teixeira, because once the calendar flips to May he can hit like crazy as he went 4 for 5.

The Yankees will welcome the Baltimore Orioles fresh off a sweep of the Red Sox, as it will be CC Sabathia for the Yankees and he will be opposed by Jeremy Guthrie who is winless this season. First Pitch will be 7:05 tomorrow night at the Stadium.

Question: A Day off for A-Rod or Pain in Knee?

UPDATE 4:43 PM:
During the PostGame, when asked if Alex Rodriguez was hurt, Joe Girardi said he will be in the lineup tomorrow. He said he was out of the lineup today because he has played every inning of every game thus far this season. He did say that A-Rod did feel something while running the bases yesterday and he is very stiff but will be in the lineup tomorrow


There is a question brewing around the Yankees right now that has to do with Alex Rodriguez. During today's broadcast Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay said multiple reports have come out to say that Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez has a pain in his knee, but the Yankees are not sure if there is any structural damage. Now at the same time other reports are saying it's just a day off for A-Rod.

As more stories are revealed look to Flushing 2 the Bronx for the latest.

PRE GAME YANKEES VS: WHITE SOX Game 23, as Hughes looks to win the series for the Yanks

The New York Yankees(15-8) look to take the last game of a three game set against the Chicago White Sox(10-14) and Ozzie Guillen and win their 7th series this year. Here's todays pitching matchup:

NYY: Phil Hughes: [ 2-0, 2.00 ERA, 18 IP, 11 BB, 18 SO, .103 Opp AVG]

CHI: Mark Buehrle: [ 2-3, 4.68 ERA, 32.2 IP, 9 BB, 13 SO, .275 Opp AVG]

NYY:

SS Derek Jeter

DH Nick Johnson

1B Mark Teixiera

RF Nick Swisher
2B Robinson Cano

C Jorge Posada

LF Marcus Thames

CF Brett Gardner

3B Ramiro Pena

CHW:

RF Mark Kotsay

2B Gordon Beckham

CF Andrew Jones

1B Paul Konerko

3B Mark Teahan

DH Carlos Quentin

C A.J. Pierzynski

SS Alexei Ramierz

LF Juan Pierre

Key Players to watch: [career against oposing pitcher]

NYY: Derek Jeter, .333 AVG, 15 AB, 1HR, 4RBI

NYY: Nick Swisher, .421 AVG, 19 AB, 1RBI

NYY: Mark Teixiera, .379 AVG, 29 AB, 1HR, 7RBI

CHW: Alex Rios, .438 AVG, 16 AB, 3RBI

CHW: Paul Konerko, .333 AVG, 6 AB

CHW: Mark Teahan, .600 AVG, 5 AB, 2RBI

We will be back later with all Yankees, White Sox Postgame coverage, as well as Mets pre and postgame, as they try to take 2 of 3 from the rival Phillies.

Curtis Granderson to DL

Yankees newcomer Curtis Granderson has been placed on the 15 Day DL after suffering a strained groin while running the bases in today's loss. Pitcher Mark Melancon has been called up and will replace Granderson on the roster.

Mets-- Outfield Notes

• According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Carlos Beltran hopes to begin running this week, in hopes of returning either before or right after the All Star Break.

• Jeff Francoeur will sit today's game after telling reporters he will do whatever to get into the lineup today. Not sure if he's more hurt than we though, or Jerry is just playing it safe. ( Hopefully its the second option i said )