Yanks go 2-0 against Minnesota

Thanks to Lance Berkman and Curtis Granderson, the Yanks are now 2-0 against Minny. One more, man. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

Yanks beat Twins, 6-4

Thanks to Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira, the Yankees took game 1 against the Twins last night, 6-4. Photo by Getty Images

Curtis Granderson’s revamped swing producing results

Split into two timeframes, here are Curtis Granderson’s numbers versus left-handers in 2010: Small samples aside, notice the tremendous upswing in August through October as Curtis posted an OPS of .820. That, of course, is when hitting instructor Kevin Long began working with the Yankees’ center fielder to retool (in this case, shorten) his swing [...]

Kearns to platoon with Granderson? Goodbye Thames?

Via Ben Shpigel of the NY Times: Kearns should start versus left-handers over Curtis Granderson, who has not overcome his struggles against them. That has been a rare weak link in the Yankees’ lineup, and Marcus Thames’s outfield deficiencies created the need for a right-handed hitter who plays better defense. On days Kearns starts, he [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Gardner, Strasburg

Here are a few news items on the morning: Thanks to Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, and Phil Hughes, the Yankees beat Baltimore, 12-7. Brett Gardner was pulled from yesterday’s game (8th inning) with minor soreness in his left thumb. The soreness isn’t considered serious. Gardner has dealt with it since breaking the thumb last year. [...]

Morning Bits: A-Rod, Granderson, Gardner

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Don’t walk Mark Teixeira to face Alex Rodriguez. It’s just a bad idea. Curtis Granderson isn’t mashing against lefties, but he is improving a bit. Brett Gardner cut his thumb while sliding into second base yesterday. He should be fine going forward. Gardner was actually caught [...]

Yanks looking for outfield help?

Given the assortment of injuries the Yankees have had to deal with, particularly to their outfield (Granderson, Swisher), and the underwhelming performances provided by bench players like Randy Winn, Brian Cashman might be in the market for some outfield help. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, “Yankees scouts have begun lightly targeting versatile outfield bats who [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Posada, Girardi, Granderson

Here are a few quick items on the day: The Yankees lost last night to the Twins, 8-2, thanks to Javier Vazquez and the bullpen. Jorge Posada could be back sooner than was originally expected. His foot is feeling a lot better. Yesterday, Joe Girardi rightfully rebuffed Ron Gardenhire regarding “phantom warmups.” Curtis Granderson will rejoin [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Aceves, Cashman

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Last night’s game against the Twins was suspended. It will resume today, in the sixth inning, at 5:05 pm. Alfredo Aceves suffered a setback yesterday while throwing in Tampa. Expect him to be out a lot longer. Mike Silva of NY Baseball Digest writes that all [...]

Morning Bits: Granderson, A-Rod, Russo

Here are a few quick items on the morning: Curtis Granderson could possibly return on Thursday after going 3-for-5 last night for SWB. Joseph Pawlikowski looks at how the Rangers’ bankruptcy filing may affect Alex Rodriguez. The Wall Street Journal has a great piece out on Kevin Russo, who was actually born in NY. Russo [...]

Granderson to return Thursday?

From the NY Post’s Brian Costello: Curtis Granderson went 3-for-5 with two RBIs for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre today against Louisville. He played designated hitter. Granderson, recovering from a groin injury, could rejoin to Yankees as early as Thursday. The Scranton Times Tribune reports Granderson is expected to play seven innings in center field on Tuesday. The [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Vazquez, Rivera, Granderson

Here are a few quick items on the day: The Yankees lost to the Mets last night, 6-4 (it did get a bit interesting in the 9th inning). Javier Vazquez’s BP session has been pushed back to tomorrow due to his swollen finger. Although his BP session has been pushed back, Javy is still expected to [...]

Quick Bits: Scranton, Thames, Granderson

Here are a few quick items before tonight’s game: The Yankees will stay with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at least through 2014. Depending on how his BP went, Marcus Thames could be available to pinch-hit today. Curtis Granderson’s rehab assignment is officially underway. He’ll join S/W-B tonight. Granderson is expected to play between 5-6 games while with Scranton and, [...]

Granderson close to a rehab assignment

Via Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger: Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson thinks he could be back in about a week, which would push his comeback from a strained groin slightly ahead of schedule. Granderson, who strained his groin while running the bases on May 1, has progressed to taking full batting practice. But even if [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Melancon, Granderson, Aceves, Posada

Here are a few quick items on the morning: The Yankees squandered a 5-run lead against the Red Sox last night, losing 7-6. Mark Melancon has been recalled. Outfielder Greg Golson was sent down to SWB. Curtis Granderson has spent time shagging fly balls this week and has felt no pain. Alfredo Aceves received a [...]

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