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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2012
Phil Hughes Keeps Showing Progress, but New York Yankees ‘O’ Disappears in Toronto (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
When the New York Yankees traveled north of the border this week for a two-game set vs. the Toronto Blue Jays, their offense didn't make the trip. After getting thumped 8-1 by Toronto on Wednesday, the Yankees struggled with runners in scoring position (0-for-8) Thursday night, losing 4-1 despite a decent outing by starter Phil Hughes (L, 3-5) (5.1 IP, 7H, 2R).
Power Rankings: Marlins blossom, D-backs fall (Yahoo! Sports)
A 12-3 start to May has the Marlins feeling better about their offseason free-agent splurge.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2012
Reds Have Advantage as They Visit New Yankee Stadium for First Time: A Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Reds remain in New York after their brief series with the Mets, heading across town to play three against the Yankees. Both teams begin the series about two games back in their respective divisions, so the intensity should be high.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2012
2012 MLB All-Star Game: Detroit Tigers’ Ryan Raburn is on the Ballot — Cruel Prank or Way to Agitate Fans? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
COMMENTARY| Apparently there is a shortage of All-Star worthy secondbasemen in the American League. For those not big on Texas Rangers middle-bagger Ian Kinsler, or the Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia, fan voters have another option this year: The pride of the Detroit Tigers, Ryan Raburn.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2012
2012 MLB Interleague Schedule Opening Weekend (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 2012 MLB interleague schedule has its opening weekend from May 18-20. One of the more interesting matchups is between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs, giving the city a chance to see its two teams do battle. The Boston Red Sox go up against the Philadelphia Phillies for three games as well, pitting two teams against each other that many baseball analysts had predicted would go to the World Series this year.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2012
Philadelphia Phillies Pattern Continues, as Vance Worley Goes on the DL: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vance Worley won't be making his scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs today. He was put on the 15-day disabled list today, with a retroactive date of May 12.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 16, 2012
David Wright on Track: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
New York Met manager Terry Collins decided in the seventh inning of a Citifield game against the Milwaukee Brewers (May 15) to pinch-hit for David Wright rather than risk a potential retaliation beanball tossed in his direction. D.J. Carrasco plunked superstar Ryan Braun after a home run in the top of the inning.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 16, 2012
Atlanta Braves 2012 Interleague Schedule: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 2012 interleague schedule is nearly upon us in Major League Baseball. Despite not being a fan of the format, I have to say I am excited about the prospects of my Atlanta Braves traveling to New York to play the Yankees and Boston for a series with the Red Sox. The only other series the Braves will travel for will be against the Tampa Bay Rays, but fans in Florida have the chance to see the Braves play enough as it is without interleague play.
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2012 MLB All-Star Game: Who Else Other Than Justin Verlander is All-Star Worthy for the Detroit Tigers? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
COMMENTARY| Players and coaches vote pitchers into the All-Star Game, so Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is safe.
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How Five Former New York Yankees Players Are Doing in 2012: A Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Numerous players who toiled for the New York Yankees at some point over the last decade are still active in the major leagues. Some of these individuals played key roles in the Bronx before moving on to other clubs. Others are best described as bit players in the Yankees' scheme of things, but are now receiving more playing time with another franchise.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 16, 2012
