Pitching Matchups for Orioles Series

Tomorrow-Phil Hughes vs Kevin Millwood Wednesday-CC Sabathia vs Jeremy Guthrie Thursday-A.J. Burnett vs TBD Phil Hughes is off to a good start, Millwood is a good pitcher. Sabathia vs Guthrie is a mismatch in favor of the Yankees and A.J. Burnett vs probably a rookie seems to be a mismatch. I would be suprised if the Yankees didn't at least win 2 out of 3 in this series.

Regular Season Game 12-Mets at Cardinals

The New York Mets designated Mike Jacobs for assignment and called up pitcher Tobi Stoner. I think that is the best name in baseball, after yesterdays marathon they wanted to have a fresh arm which makes sense. The Mets will play at 8:05 tonight, i will have the notes and lineups a little later. Mets Lineup: Reyes(SS) Cora(2B) Wright(3B) Catalanotto(1B) Francoeur(RF) Matthews(CF) Barajas(C) Pagan(LF) Maine(P) Cards Lineup: Schumaker(2B) Ludwick(RF) Pujols(1B) Holliday(RF) Rasmus(CF) Molina(C) Freese(3B) Ryan(SS) Wainwright(P) Enjoy the game tonight on ESPN, hopefully since it starts at 8:00PM it won't be like yesterdays game. I don't think any of us can make it for too many hours tonight.

Yankees complete the sweep

The New York Yankees completed the 3 game sweep over the Texas Rangers today by the score of 5-2. The Rangers came in to the series with the lowest era in baseball and left shaking their heads. The Yankees the last 2 days have been able to knock out the starting pitcher in the 4th inning. They take so many pitches and foul pitches off that they drive you crazy. Andy Pettitte got the start and went 8 strong innings giving up 4 hits and 2 runs with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts. He appeared to be struggling early but grinded it out and really finished strong. He only threw 16 pitches in the 6th and 7th innings. Mariano Rivera got his 5th save in 5 chances with a 1-2-3 ninth, he had 2 strikeouts. Mark Teixeira who has been struggling had a solo home run and hit the ball hard a couple of other times. Alex Rodriguez walked 3 times and had a single. Ramiro Pena who was filling in for a ailing Derek Jeter had a 2 out 2 run single. Brett Gardner had 2 hits, a walk and 2 stolen bases in the leadoff spot. Jorge Posada had 2 more hits with one of them being a solo home run. The Yankees once again did not commit a error. It was the 10th straight game they didn't have a error. They set the record last year with 18 straight. The Yankees will now head to the west coast to play the A's and Angels and then play 3 games against the Orioles.

Final Exhibition Game-Yankees Vs Yankees Future Stars

The New York Yankees will play one final exhibition game today at 1:0PM against Yankees Future Stars. This was set up by Yankees management and apparantly the players aren't too happy about it. The players would of preferred to break camp yesterday after the game and been in Boston for a workout today. They will play this game and then break camp and head to Boston and get there tonight. They will work out tomorrow prior to the game at 8:05PM tomorrow night. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. The Yes network will have pregame coverage starting at 7:00PM. Here are the lineups for todays game Yankees: Jeter(SS) Posada(C) Teixeira(1B) Rodriguez(3B) Cano(2B) Swisher(DH) Granderson(CF) Winn(RF) Gardner(LF) Javier Vazquez will start the game. This is pretty much the opening day lineup, Nick Johnson isn't in there today, he should be the DH and #2 hitter tomorrow, Swisher will be in RF and Winn will be on the bench. Yankees Future Stars: Heathcott(CF) Joseph(3B) Montero(C) Adams(2B) Murphy(DH) Curtis(LF) Suttle(1B) Nunez(SS) Mesa(RF) Jon Albaladejo is the starting pitcher.

Mets Split Squad is now one Game

The New York Mets game with the Washington Nationals in Viera has been cancelled due to rain. The game in Port St. Lucie is still on with the Marlins. Jon Niese will get the start. Oliver Perez will start tomorrow instead of today. Here is the lineup for todays game: Mets Lineup: Pagan(CF) Cora(SS) Wright(3B) Murphy(1B) Francoeur(RF) Matthews(LF) Blanco(C) Tejada(2B) Niese(P)