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Tough Times in LA LA Land

First Ian Kennedy picks up where he left off during his last stint in the bigs by getting shelled by the Angels. Then Dan Giese comes back and pitches a nice game going 6 innings giving up only 1 run only to have his bullpen give up 10 runs in an 11-4 loss. The Yankees just can not get themselves together against the Angels.

Frustrating weekend for Bombers fans as the last hope now is to win the finale and try to stay in a pennant race where they now trail the Red Sox by 4 games and the Rays by 7. More frustrating is the off field drama around Ian Kennedy's comments after his loss of Friday night when he said he was  "just not real upset" about his performance. Joe Girardi disagreed, insisting that Kennedy was indeed upset about his performance saying, "Some guys understand how to handle the media a little bit better than others. When you play in New York, not only is it a learning process on how to play in New York, I think it's also a learning process on how to say exactly what you mean." Girardi met with Kennedy today about his comments and of course his lackluster start where he allowed 9 hits and 5 runs over 2 innings.

The bottom line is Kennedy just does not seem to be ready to pitch at the big league level. He is lights out in the minors but can not seem to make the jump. I wonder if he may be better served in a role in the bullpen for the rest of 2008. He could get some big league experience with less pressure and if the Yankees are lucky, he may be able to contribute like Joba Chamberlain did.

Tomorrow is a must win for the Bronx Bombers. They can not afford to fall out of the race any further!

Yankees Win One

After a concerning injury and two losses to the Texas Rangers, The boys from the Bronx pulled out a win tonight and gave themselves a chance to split the series with a win tomorrow. Sidney Ponson picked up his 7th victory and the Yankees banged out 12 hits including Jason Giambi's 22 homerun.

Mariano Rivera got his 27th save and the Yankees will send Mike Mussina to the hill in search of his 15th win for the series split tomorrow. The Yankees are 6 1/2 out of first place and 3 1/2 games behind the second place Red Sox. They need to get on another run to take over the East. Hopefully they will win tomorrow and get on that roll again!

Joba Update: The Yankees placed Joba Chamberlain on the disabled list Wednesday with right rotator cuff tendinitis.The team recalled reliever Chris Britton to fill Chamberlain's roster spot and announced plans to recall Ian Kennedy for a start on Friday.

For full coverage of the series be sure the check out our Texas Rangers site, Baseball is My Boyfriend!

Yankees Get Frustrations Out in Finale

Joba Chamberlain pitched 6 strong innings and Bobby Abreu homered twice and doubled to lead the Yankees to a 13-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles after losing the first two games of the series to the O's and the teams third in a row. Alex Rodriguez also added a homerun as the Yankees belted out 11 hits and scored in 4 different innings.

There was some extra drama in this one as Daniel Cabrera had plunked Alex Rodriguez on Tuesday then Edwar Ramirez was ejected after his first pitch today in the seventh inning as it sailed high above Kevin Millar's head. Was it retaliation? I am not sure but I certainly hope so! Each manager had differing opinions.

"We've been pitching Millar inside all day, and it's unfortunate that one got away, because you're not trying to hit anyone," Girardi said. "You move on."

Said Orioles manager Dave Trembley: "I thought if anyone was going to throw a pitch at us, it was going to come from Chamberlain and not Ramirez. It was as obvious as the nose on my face that he was throwing at Millar. But he has to do what he has to do to defend his team, and that's what he did."

Good for Ramirez standing up for his teammate!

It was good to see the Yankees come back to life especially after last nights tough loss. Now lets hope newcomer Pudge Rodriguez can jump in and keep the Bombers on the winning track.

Yankees Blow First Two to Orioles

The Bronx Daily was on hand for the massacre Monday night and last night brought more misery as the Yankees have now lost three games in a row and are slipping again in the standings. The Bombers need a win tonight and get themselves back on track.

Moose was awful on Monday night and although the offense finally woke up when Nady and Damon homered. It was too little too late.

Be sure to check out pictures from the game and of Monument Park. They are located on the left column about 1/2 way down or you can click below.

Monument Park

Orioles Yankees 7/28/2008

Yankees Streak Ends

The Yankees winning streak had to end at some point but no one wanted it to happen against the Red Sox. Sidney Ponson could not figure out the Sox line up and the Yankees could not out slug their opponents in the 9-2 loss.

Still, the winning steak has brought the Yankees right back into the thick of the American League East and they look to continue their dominance tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. The Bronx Daily will be on hand so look for pictures tomorrow. It is great to see this team rebound from such a poor start and the way they are playing, I would not be surprised to see the Yankees win the division.

Yankees Make it Two Straight

It is finally time to feel good if you are a Yankees fan! After a roller coaster ride through the first few months of the season, the Yankees are putting it together and what a better place to see it happen then at Fenway Park against the hated Red Sox. The Yankees are now 1 game behind the Red Sox in the standings but even more important they are tied for losses putting the Yankees fate in their own hands.

I predicted the Yankees would be back in the race by the All Star break. OK, I was a few weeks off but who cares. Let their be another championship in the Bronx at the house that Ruth built!

Yankees Win Opener

The Yankees beat the rival Boston Red Sox 1-0 as Joba Chamberlain pitched 7 innings giving up only 3 runs and a walk while striking out 9. Mariano Rivera saved his 26th and Jason Giambi made the difference knocking in Bobby Abreu.

Great pitchers duel at Fenway. The Yankees ended up on top as it really looks as if the team has completely turned it around. We need to do it again tomorrow and Andy Pettitte is the right man for the job!

Yankees Go Into Break on Sour Note

A.J. Burnett stifled the New York Yankees pitching as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Bombers in the last game of the first half of the season 4-1. Burnett went 8 1/3 innings giving up only 6 hits and 1 runs while Andy Pettitte gave up 4 runs in 6 innings.

The Yankees end the half losing the series to the Blue Jays and remind Yankees fans of the ups and downs of the first half of the season. Hopefully the second half will be filled with more consistency and Yankees dominance.

Win One for Bobby

The New York Yankees lost a prominent member of the family today in Bobby Murcer. In tribute though, they beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4. Derek Jeter hit homerun number 200 while Alex Rodriguez passed Mickey Mantle with his 537th.

Darrell Rasner pitched decently enough for the win while the bullpen shut the door on the Jays pitching 4 shut out innings. Good to see the Yankees come back after last night's loss. A win tomorrow is desperately needed to go into the break on a high note.

Joba No Match for Halladay

Joba Chamberlain pitched well but Roy Halladay was an ace as he beat Joba by 2 hitting the Yankees in the Blue Jays 5-0 victory over the Bronx Bombers. Halladay went all the way and the Yankees bats could not catch up.

Joba was a tough luck loser going 6 2/3 innings giving up 3 runs while striking out 9. The Yankees will try to even things up today at 1:07pm.