The Yanks traded for Jeff Francis today.

They are in Baltimore this weekend to wrap up the first half of the season before the All Star Break.

Specializing in injury law.

Looks as if poor Carlito Beltran will be placed on the 7-day concussive list.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann DH
Francisco Cervelli C
Zelous Wheeler RF
Yangervis Solarte 3B
Brendan Ryan 2B

Phelps is on the mound as the Yanks try to win the series against the Indians tonight in Cleveland.

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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]

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]

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]

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]

Happy 4th you guys.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s retirement speech.

Over at the Daily Beast, check out this excerpt from Ray Robinson’s fine Gehrig biography, The Iron Horse.

Game this afternoon.

Let’s hope our boys make it 2-in-a-row.

Never mind the diet:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Peter Patau]

A Game Thread. Gardner with a first inning dinger… Let’s Go Yank-ees! [Picture by Bags]

Should be a mess o strike outs tonight as things don’t get any easier for the Yankee offense as they face David Price. At least our man Hiroki’s on the hill.

Gardner LF

Jeter SS

Ellsbury CF

Teixeira 1B

Beltran DH

Soriano RF

Roberts 2B

Cervelli C

Solarte 3B

Never mind the heat:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Painting by Heather Horton]

Let’s see what our so-so Yanks have in store for us this week.

First up, gives the Rays.

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

Never mind the mediocrity:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Rob Kalmbach]

The thought of Chase Whitley against the Red Sox is not a calming one. I don’t care how much the Sox hitters have struggled this year. Ortiz sees him some Chase Whitley and he’s going to want seconds. But…Chase has also pitched well. Sure be nice to see him come up with six solid innings tonight.

And the Sox have Lackey, ugh, that guy again. The gunslinger. Always a pain in the ass.

How about s’more from McCann and Kelly Johnson? Maybe Carlito breaks out of his slump.

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

Never mind the idiots:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Moebius]

It’s Tanaka Time, again.

Only trouble is, Lester’s starting for the Sox. Maybe Sori or Port Jervis run into one…Maybe Beltran turns one around.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran DH
Alfonso Soriano RF
Brian McCann C
Brian Roberts 2B
Yangervis Solarte 3B

Never mind the tough southpaw:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Bags]

The so-so Yanks host the crappy Sox this weekend in the Bronx.

Hey, Nuno, try not sucking:

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

Just don’t get swept, fellas.

Never mind the horseshit:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

A good start from our man Hiroki, fine effort by the bullpen–especially David Robertson who had his breaking ball working–a nice hit-and-run from Francisco Cervelli and Kelly Johnson, a homer by Mark Teixeira, and a big night from Jacoby Ellsbury (3 hits, 4 RBI), gave the Yanks a 5-3 win over the Jays in Toronto.

Today, we can relax.

[Illustration by Adi Granov]

Yanks were on a nice little run, now they’re on a crappy little jag. That’s how it’s been for them and practically everybody else in the majors this year.

Tonight gives our man Hiroki and the hope the Yanks avoid getting swept.

Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran DH
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Brian Roberts 2B
Kelly J0hnson 3B
Francisco Cervelli C

Never mind tomorrow:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

Yanks get another crack at the Jays tonight in Toronto. Nice match-up of soft-throwing control pitchers. If Phelps is off even a little bit they’ll cream him. Buehrle will get tagged if he’s off but he’s been good this year. And the Yankee hitters have not, as a whole, been productive, especially lately.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alfonso Soriano RF
Carlos Beltran DH
Brian McCann C
Brian Roberts 2B
Yangervis Solarte 3B

Never mind the meat:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Steve Perille via MPD]

After a weak showing by the offense this weekend I’ve got a bad feeling about this series in Toronto.

Sure do hope I’m wrong.

Brett Gardner LF
Carlos Beltran DH
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann C
Kelly Johnson 3B
Brian Roberts 2B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Brendan Ryan SS

Never mind the blue boids;

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Edward Hopper]

Today gives the old guys.

Enjoy, y’all and:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

Nuno gets another crack at it this afternoon. He faces a tough Baltimore line up.

Here’s our guys:

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

It’s about as lovely as you can ever expect the weather to be in the summer–sunny but cool, low humidity. Perfect day to be at the Stadium.

This weekend gives Yankee Schmaltz with a Schmear, plaques, Old Timer’s and standing ovations.

Enjoy the festivities and:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Portuguese Girl Cooks]

It’s our man Hiroki as the Yanks and O’s begin a weekend series in the BX.

Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann C
Carlos Beltran DH
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Brian Roberts 2B
Yangervis Solarte 3B

Never mind the distractions:

Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture by Bags]