Yanks Beat Mariners, 6-2

For more, check out the box. Hughes scattered 6 hits and gave up 1 ER over 7 2/3 (1 BB, 4 K)… (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Yanks sweep Twins, ALCS bound

Thanks to Marcus Thames and Phil Hughes, the Yankees beat the Twins tonight, 6-1, sweeping them for the second straight year in the ALDS. The Yankees will now head to the ALCS to face either the Rangers or the Rays (the Rangers lead the series, 2-1). Start spreading the news, indeed…

ALDS G3: Yankees VS Twins

Here are the lineups, via LoHud: YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Marcus Thames DH Jorge Posada C Curtis Granderson CF Brett Gardner LF TWINS Denard Span CF Orlando Hudson 2B Joe Mauer C Jason Kubel RF Delmon Young LF Jim Thome DH Michael Cuddyer [...]

Burnett out of the rotation

Via George King of the NY Post: With the Yankees opting to use a three-man rotation against the Twins in the AL Division Series, CC Sabathia’s broad shoulders and valuable left arm are about to get leaned on. Because of A.J. Burnett’s miserable season, the Yankees will use Sabathia, Andy Pettitte and Phil Hughes in [...]

Quick Bits: Moeller Gone, Hughes Skipped

Here are a few quick items – all from Chad Jennings – on the evening: Chad Moeller isn’t currently listed on the Yankees’ bench, meaning Colin Curtis is taking his place. The Hughes Rules are finally beginning to come into focus a bit as Hughes’ next start will be skipped. Such a move was inevitable, [...]

Hughes beats Pelfrey for his 10th win

Phil Hughes – 7 IP 5 H 3 ER 3 BB 4 K 2 HR – won his 10th game today (10-1) as the Yankees beat the Mets, 5-3.

G68: Yankees VS Mets

Here are the lineups, via LoHud: YANKEES (41-26) Brett Gardner LF Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez DH Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada C Curtis Granderson CF Ramiro Pena SS Kevin Russo 3B RHP Phil Hughes (9-1, 3.11) Career vs. Mets METS (39-28) Jose Reyes SS Angel Pagan CF David Wright 3B Ike [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Teixeira, Apparel, Perfect Game

Here are a few quick items on the day: Thanks to Phil Hughes, now 7-1, and a rejuvenated offense, the Yanks beat Baltimore last night, 9-1. Jorge Posada returned to the Yankees lineup – as the DH – and was 1-for-3 with a walk on the night. Mark Teixeira was also back in the lineup [...]

Shedding light on the Hughes Rules

Remember the Joba Rules? Well, be prepared for the Hughes Rules: The Yankees will soon settle on a plan that will give starter Phil Hughes extra days off so that he will be able to stay within the innings and pitch limits the team has planned for him this season, according to a published report. [...]

Quick Bits: Recap, Posada, Aceves, Sanit, Swisher

Here are a few quick, yet noteworthy, news items on the day: Thanks to both Phil Hughes and Robinson Cano, the Yankees beat Cleveland last night, 8-2. Good news on Jorge Posada–he has been cleared to start motion exercises by Dr. Ahmad. Not so good news on Alfredo Aceves–he had his second epidural of the season yesterday. [...]

G43: Yankees @ Mets

Here are the lineups for tonight’s game: YANKEES (26-16) Jeter SS Gardner CF Teixeira 1B Rodriguez 3B Cano 2B Swisher RF Cervelli C Winn LF Hughes P PITCHING: Phil Hughes RHP (5-0, 2.25 ERA) METS (20-23) Reyes SS Castillo 2B Bay LF Davis 1B Wright 3B Pagan CF Barajas C Francoeur RF Pelfrey P PITCHING: [...]

Phil Hughes, an early Cy Young contender?

Cliff Corcoran of Sports Illustrated has an interesting writeup out today documenting the “early favorites” for this season’s Cy Young Awards (American League and National). In his piece, Corcoran’s top AL contender for the honor is none other than the young Phil Hughes, although, as Corcoran himself suggests, a regression is likely in store for [...]

Phil Hughes’ fastball confidence remains

Here’s something I wrote regarding Phil Hughes back in early February: In 2009, working primarily as Mariano Rivera’s setup man, Hughes’ fastball averaged 93.7 mph. In 2008, as a starter, Hughes’ velocity averaged nearly 3 mph less at 91.2 mph. The noticeable uptick in velocity can help to explain the changes in Hughes’ demeanor from [...]

Morning Bits: Recap, Cano, Johnson, Thames

Here are a few early morning items following yesterday’s game against Boston: Thanks to Nick Swisher and Phil Hughes, the Yankees beat the Red Sox last night, 10-3. Robinson Cano took a Josh Beckett fastball off of his knee. He probably won’t play today. Nick Johnson left last night’s game with a sore right wrist. [...]

Regression in Phil Hughes’ future?

Are there tough times ahead for the Yankees’ fifth starter, Phil Hughes? Well, not exactly, however, given a few of his underlying numbers on the season, it does seem as though Hughes is bound to regress a bit going forward. For example, Hughes currently sports a 1.44 ERA, but his FIP is 3.13 (xFIP at [...]

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