Old Timer’s Day at the Stadium or “The Return of Tanyon Sturtze!”

Laughs and old men running around in costumes playing a boy’s game.

More heat. Boy, is it hot.

Phil Hughes follows as the Yanks try to break even against the White Sox.

Never mind the nostalgia: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

Yeah, it’s hotter n July hot today in the Bronx as Hiroki Kuroda looks to stop the bleeding for the Yanks who have dropped the first two games of this series to the White Sox.

Yanks will need a Score Truck Debut today but they’re facing a tough pitcher in Jake Peavey.

1. Jeter SS
2. Granderson CF
3. Rodriguez 3B
4. Cano 2B
5. Teixeira 1B
6. Swisher DH
7. Ibanez RF
8. Martin C
9. Wise LF

Never mind the lotion: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Leonard Freed via Je Suis Perdu]

Ah, the old place. Well, the second old place, anyhow.

It’s hot out there for Adam Warren’s big league debut. The ball should be a-jumpin’, even though the White Sox are throwing a good young pitcher tonight. I keep waiting for Adam Dunn to hit one into the upper deck in right field.

1. Jeter SS
2. Granderson CF
3. Teixeira 1B
4. A-Rod 3B
5. Cano 2B
6. Swisher RF
7. Jones DH
8. Nix LF
9. Stewart C

Stay hydrated and: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit:  Laura Powers]

Andy’s on the hill this afternoon at the Stadium. Man, it’s an ideal day to play hookey, ain’t it?

Curtis Granderson CF
Nick Swisher RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira DH
Raul Ibanez LF
Eric Chavez 1B
Russell Martin C
Jayson Nix SS

Never mind the glare: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Megan Cross via It’s a Long Season]

Should the thunder and lightning easy up Hiroki Kuroda and the Yanks will host the Indians tonight at the Stadium:

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez LF
Eric Chavez 3B
Dewayne Wise CF
Chris Stewart C

Never mind the letdown: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Drew Medlin]

C.C. vs. R.A. ‘Nuff said. Terrific match-up.

1. Jeter, SS
2. Granderson, CF
3. A-Rod, 3B
4. Cano, 2B
5. Teixeira, 1B
6. Swisher, RF
7. Ibanez, LF
8. Stewart, C
9. Sabathia, LHP

Never mind that damn knuckler: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: N.Y. Daily News]

The Yankees had lost three straight going into last night’s game and frustration built by the inning as Chris Young was stingy and kept the Bombers off the board. Frustration turned into irritation when Young hit a two-out RBI single in the sixth inning to put the Mets up, 3-0.

And then, over the course of four pitches, the game changed.

Mark Teixeira led off the seventh against Young and worked the count full. He hit a foul tip that was dropped by the catcher, Josh Thole. The next pitch was over the plate but low for ball four. Close, and on a different night with a different umpire it could have easily been called a strike. Nick Swisher took a big swing at the first pitch he saw and it was likely his swing that caught right fielder Lucas Duda off-guard. Duda stepped back, hesitated, and then ran forward. Swisher hit the ball off the end of the bat and was so sure that he’d made an easy out that he ducked his head and loafed out of the box. But Duda’s hesitation was costly as he ran ahead and dove for the ball. He missed and the ball squirted behind him. Teixeira moved to third and even without hustling Swisher made it to second.

Before Yankee fans could say “runners in scoring position” Raul Ibanez hit a line drive on the first pitch he saw from Young. It was a seed, headed for the right field corner, and whoosh! it went over the fence, a three run homer. Four pitches and the game had changed.

Jon Rauch relieved Young, struck out Russell Martin and got ahead of pinch-hitter Eric Chavez 0-2 when he looked to waste a pitch up in the zone. It was at Chavez’s shoulders but the lefty fought it off and hit a fly ball to left. It appeared to be a long foul ball, but it stayed fair and went over the fence to put the Yankees ahead 4-3.

That’s how the score remained as the Bombers worked out of trouble in almost every inning–David Robertson pulled his usual Houdini act in the eighth, walking two and striking out the side–as it was the Mets’ turn to come up short with men on. Raphael Soriano got the save. The last out, a long fly ball off the bat of Daniel Murphy, looked scary coming off his bat. But it didn’t have that good sound and it fell into Swisher’s glove.

Yanks look to end their modest three-game skid tonight with Ivan Nova on the hill. I like their chances agains Chris Young. This weekend will get a whole lot more uncomfortable for Yankee fans should the Mets win what with R.A. Dickey pitching tomorrow night.

1. Jeter SS
2. Granderson CF
3. A-Rod 3B
4. Cano 2B
5. Teixeira 1B
6. Swisher RF
7. Ibanez LF
8. Martin C
9. Nova P

Never mind those scrappy underdogs: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Shannon Stapleton]

The unofficial Yankee Score Truck makes its way around town each and every weekday. I saw it driving north on Sixth Ave last summer and then again the next day headed south on Seventh Ave. But it was moving and I didn’t have to take a picture. I didn’t see it again although I kept my eyes peeled. Last weekend, however, I sat in an outdoor cafe with my cousin when I saw it drive by.

And then today, I’m walking up Eighth Ave and I stop for the light at 57th Street when the Score Truck drives past, moving east. I looked after it–missed it again!–when it stopped at the light on Broadway. I took off and ran through pedestrian traffic until I reached it before the light turned. Got my pictures and talked about tonight’s game with the driver.

Here’s the line up:

1. Jeter SS
2. Granderson CF
3. Teixeira 1B
4. Rodriguez 3B
5. Cano 2B
6. Swisher RF
7. Jones LF
8. Martin C
9. Pettitte P

Tonight gives two lefties with pronounced noses. Let’s hope the rain stays away.

Never mind the Chicken Dance: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

Phil Hughes looks to keep rollin’ on a hot summer afternoon in the Bronx.

So why do I have a hunch he’s going to get smacked around?

Derek Jeter DH
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez LF
Eric Chavez 1B
Russell Martin C
Jayson Nix SS

Never mind my misgivings: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Markus Hartel]

Swish is back as Kuroda looks to give the Yanks another strong performance.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Eric Chavez 3B
Russell Martin C

Never mind counting: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

It’s C.C. vs. last week’s hard luck loser, Mike Minor.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Andruw Jones RF
Russell Martin DH
Jayson Nix LF
Chris Stewart C

Never mind complacency: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Uncredited Photo]

The Yanks look to make it nine straight this afternoon in Washington D.C. Edwin Jackson hopes to help his team get at least one win in this series.

Never mind the power drill n duct tape: Happy Father’s Day Fellas and Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Via: Ffffound]

It’s Andy today against another impressive young pitcher. I’m out of the house early so I don’t have the line-up here. Head on over to Chad Jennings for the latest.

Meanwhile, never mind getting complacent: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Via Municipal Archives of NYC]

UPDATE: Rodriguez has the day off.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez LF
Russell Martin C
Eric Chavez 3B

The once lowly Washington Nats ain’t chumps no more. They’s in first place, don’t cha know.

Yanks get their first look at Byrce Haper this weekend. Should be fun.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Nick Swisher RF
Andruw Jones LF
Russell Martin C
Jayson Nix 2B

No Robbie. Don’t know why just yet.

Never mind the Go Go: Let’s Go Yankees!

[Photo Via ViewFinder]

Curious to see how Hiroki Kuroda pitches tonight. He left his last start early after being hit in the foot by a batted ball.

Good news:  David Robertson is back (and will be activated for Friday night’s game).

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Russell Martin C
Hiroki Kuroda RHP

Never mind the moronic Atlanta chant: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Associated Press]

C.C. Sabathia takes the mound tonight in ATL and will get to hit too which is reason enough to tune in.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Andruw Jones LF
Chris Stewart C
CC Sabathia LHP

Never mind the cool breeze: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: NoralyB]

It’s Nova and lots of rain in the forecast down in Atlanta.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Russell Martin C

Never mind the tarp or any delays: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: Brenton Salo]

Couple of lefties today at the Stadium as the Yanks go for the sweep.

Derek Jeter DH
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Andruw Jones LF
Russell Martin C
Jayson Nix SS

Never mind the glare: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Picture Credit: Elevated Encouragement]

Bad news for Brett Gardner who felt pain in his elbow this morning. Tweets from the Yankee beat writers suggest we might not see Gardner until after the All-Star Break.

It’s Phil “Two in a row?”Hughes vs. Dillon Gee.

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Eric Chavez 3B
Russell Martin C

Never mind the upstarts: Let’s Go Yank-ees!

[Photo Credit: I Love Graffiti]