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Did ya think the Yanks were going to lose last night? I did. But then, I’m not an Indians fan and I’m sure they felt like they were going to lose, too. But after yesterday’s injury news–some dire (Tanaka), some minor (Gardner), some freakish (Beltran)–my Yankee spirits were dampened.

The Yankee bullpen was terrific after Brandon McCarthy gave them a good start. Brendan Ryan turned in some beautiful plays at short. A pair of homers by Mark Teixeira kept them afloat and in the 14th inning Jacoby Ellsbury hit a solo home run that proved to be the game-winner. Ellsbury’s shot came on an 0-2 curve ball with 2 out.

Final Score: Yanks 5, Indians 4. 

[Photo Credit: Stephanie Klavens]

Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Brian Roberts 2B
Brian McCann C
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran DH
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Zoilo Almonte LF
Zelous Wheeler 3B
Brendan Ryan SS

No Gardy. And Brandon McCarthy makes his Yankee debut tonight as we anxiously await from a medical update for Tanaka.

Never mind the weight:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Bags]

Kirby. 

Uh Oh.

[Photo Credit: Getty Images]

Sugar Sugar.

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Food 52 gives 11 Flaky, Perfect Pies for Summer.

So, Tanaka might be in a slump but hell, he’s still damn fun to watch. Even after he gave up the second home run. I think watching him struggle some makes me like him even more. As well as he pitched early on he’s never felt dominant, not giving up so many dingers. Last night, Swisher’s homer wasn’t a solo shot and it cost Tanaka. Didn’t help that after scoring 3 early runs the Yankee hitters went sueno.

Final Score: Indians 5, Yanks 3. 

[Photo Credit: Jurgen Heckel]

Tanaka time, the best part about the 2014 Yankees.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira DH
Brian McCann C
Brian Roberts 2B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Kelly Johnson 1B
Zelous Wheeler 3B

Never mind the World:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Bags]

That’s be Brazil vs. Germany. Have at it.

Yankee game thread to follow…

[Picture by Nirav Patel]

Picture by Jason Levesque. 

From a 2005 Paris Review Interview with Charles Simic:

INTERVIEWER: You’ve often said New York is your favorite city: Was it love at first sight?

SIMIC: It was. It was an astonishing sight in 1954. Europe was so gray and New York was so bright; there were so many colors, the advertisements, the yellow taxicabs. America was only five days away by ship, but it felt as distant as China does today. European cities are like operatic stage sets. New York looked like painted sets in a sideshow at a carnival where the bearded lady, sword- swallowers, snake charmers, and magicians make their appearances.

[Photo Credit: Andre Robe]

Via Kottke, here’s the 50 greatest summer movies according to the Dissolve. 

Sweet Cherry Pie. Yes, please.

The Yanks scored 5 runs off Justin Masterson in the first couple of innings last night then held things together for a 5-3 win. Dellin Betances pitched the final 2 innings in a steady rain to get the save but the story of the night was the nice start by Shane Greene. Making his big league debut, Greene featured a 95-mph fastball, sharp slider, as well as a change-up. He handled the Indians for the first few innings and worked out of a jam in the 6th. David Huff was pressed into duty to pitch the 7th as manager Joe Girardi wanted to rest the likes of Adam Warren, Shawn Kelley, and Matt Thornton.

Brett Gardner, Brian McCann and Ichiro! each had 3 hits. And Derek Jeter’s bit of misdirection helped turn a double play.

[Photo Credit: Nate Bittinger]

Shane Greene is tonight’s starter for the Yanks as they play the first of 4 games against the Indians in Cleveland.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann DH
Brian Roberts 2B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Kelly Johnson 3B
Francisco Cervelli C

Never mind nuthin’:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Patrick Joust]

Kline.

Indeed.

Caravaggio. 

Today gives Phelpsie.

I’m hoping we see Sori hit a dinger or two.

Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Derek Jeter SS
Brian McCann C
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran DH
Brian Roberts 2B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Alfonso Soriano LF
Zelous Wheeler 3B

Never mind the lovemakin’:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Bags]

How do you spell relief?

The Yankees’ bullpen saved the day again after the offense plated 6 runs (Brian Roberts, 4 hits; Frankie Cervelli, 3 hits).

It was enough for a 6-5 win, their second in a row.

Hope everyone had a great holiday.

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