These are the current American League Wild Card standings. The Yankees now sit two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays have played poorly of late, dropping 7 of their last 10 games. This is exactly the time for the Yankees to make a move and play catch-up. They’ve got these next two games against the Orioles and then a big three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. At this point in the season, every head-to-head game is crucial. They can’t really afford to lose many more games to the Orioles or Rays with only 17 games left to play in the regular season. If I were a betting man, I wouldn’t say the Yankees have a great chance at making the playoffs..but it’s definitely doable. As I write this post, the Cleveland Indians are losing 5-2 to the Kansas City Royals in the top of the 8th inning. Let’s hope it stays that way.
Posts Tagged ‘Cleveland Indians’
Where they stand now: AL Wild Card
Posted in Yankee News, Yankees Miscellaneous, Yankees Outlook, tagged AL Wild Card, American League, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Regular Season, Standings, Tampa Bays Ray, Texas Rangers on September 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Game #59: Indians at Yankees
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Bronx, CC Sabathia, Cleveland Indians, Corey Kluber, MLB Network, New York, New York Yankees, WCBS 880, Yankee Stadium, YES Network on June 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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Yankees (33-25) vs. Indians (30-28)
Pitching Matchup:
LHP CC Sabathia (5-4, 3.71) vs RHP Corey Kluber (3-3, 4.36)
Yankees Lineup
Gardner CF
Cano 2B
Teixeira 1B
Hafner DH
Wells LF
Overbay RF
Youkilis 3B
Nix SS
Stewart C
Game Information:
The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. It is scheduled to start at 1:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES and MLB Networks. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.
Game #58: Indians at Yankees
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Bronx, Cleveland Indians, David Phelps, MLB Network, New York, New York Yankees, Scott Kazmir, WCBS 880, Yankee Stadium, YES Network on June 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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Yankees (32-25) vs. Indians (30-27)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP David Phelps (3-3, 4.65) vs LHP Scott Kazmir (3-2, 5.13)
Yankees Lineup
Suzuki CF
Nix SS
Teixeira 1B
Cano DH
Wells LF
Youkilis 3B
Adams 2B
Overbay RF
Stewart C
Game Information:
The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. It is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES and MLB Networks. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.
Game #57: Indians at Yankees
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Andy Pettitte, Bronx, Cleveland Indians, ESPN, Justin Masterson, New York, New York Yankees, WCBS 880, Yankee Stadium, YES Network on June 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Yankees (31-25) vs. Indians (30-26)
Pitching Matchup:
LHP Andy Pettitte (4-3, 3.83) vs RHP Justin Masterson (8-3, 3.07)
Yankees Lineup
Gardner CF
Cano 2B
Teixeira 1B
Hafner DH
Overbay RF
Suzuki LF
Adams 3B
Brignac SS
Romine C
Game Information:
The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. It is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network and ESPN. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.

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Pitching probables for the Cleveland Indians series
Posted in Pitching Probables, tagged Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Cleveland Indians, Corey Kluber, David Phelps, Justin Masterson, New York Yankees, Scott Kazmir on June 3, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Yankees open up a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians tonight. Here are the pitching probables for the series:
Mon: LHP Andy Pettitte (4-3, 3.83) vs RHP Justin Masterson (8-3, 3.07)
Tue: RHP David Phelps (3-3, 4.65) vs LHP Scott Kazmir (3-2, 5.13)
Wed: LHP CC Sabathia (5-4, 3.71) vs RHP Corey Kluber (3-3, 4.36)

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Game #8: Yankees at Indians
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Andy Pettitte, Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Ohio, Progressive Field, WCBS 880, YES Network on April 9, 2013| 1 Comment »

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Yankees (3-4) vs. Indians (3-4)
Pitching Matchup:
LHP Andy Pettitte (1-0, 1.13) vs RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 0.00)
Yankees Lineup
Gardner CF
Cano 2B
Youkilis 3B
Hafner DH
Wells LF
Suzuki RF
Nunez SS
Overbay 1B
Cervelli C
Game Information:
The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.
Yankees closing in on Travis Hafner
Posted in Breaking News, Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Management, Yankees Rumors, tagged Cleveland Indians, Designated Hitter, DH, Free Agent, New York Yankees, Pronk, Travis Hafner on January 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »
According to The LoHud Yankees Blog, the Yankees are on the verge of signing Travis Hafner, also known as “Pronk.” From 2004-2007, Hafner was one of the most feared hitters in the game. Over that four-year span, he averaged 30+ HR’s and 100+ RBI’s. He can certainly add a bit of pop to this lineup, which will be especially useful without the likes of Alex Rodriguez (insert A-Rod joke here) in there. Fans may be weary of him because of his injury risk, but for the price they’re paying (said to be around the price of Ibanez’s one year contract at $1.1M)..he’s definitely worth the risk. I’m loving this move, and so should you.
“it could be announced later today or tomorrow. Sources have indicated that the deal is in place, just waiting for the contract language to be agreed upon. The Yankees plan to use Hafner as a platoon designated hitter, strictly playing against right-handers. No dollar figure has been confirmed, though it’s believed to be close to the one-year, $1.1 million given to Raul Ibanez around this time last winter.” (Chad Jennings)

“Pronk”
Ya’ll Can Count On Me
Posted in Yankee News, Yankee Players, Yankees Injuries, Yankees Outlook, tagged 2013, Andy Pettitte, Ankle, Cleveland Indians, Double Header, Fracture, Left Fibula, Mikr Francesa, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, WFAN on September 20, 2012| 1 Comment »

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Andy Pettitte returned this year because he had “the itch” to pitch in the major leagues again. All was going well until he took a liner off his left ankle during a start against the Cleveland Indians back on June 27th. He had a fractured left fibula (ankle injury), which was initially supposed to keep him out for only six weeks, but that turned into 12 weeks after a few minor setbacks and a rehab program.
Pettitte pitched the first game of a day-night double header against the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday in his return, tossing 5 scoreless frames, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks and struck out 3 batters. He picked up the win, pushing his W-L record to (4-3) on the season. It was almost as if he never left. Whenever they seem to need a victory in a big spot, he usually delivers.
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Mike Francesa had Andy on the air following yesterday’s start. When asked if he was thinking about pitching in 2013, he said, “It’s definitely a consideration now.”
Game #127: Yankees at Indians
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Cleveland, Cleveland Indians, Freddy Garcia, New York Yankees, Ohio, Progressive Field, Ubaldo Jiménez, WCBS 880, YES Network on August 26, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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Yankees (73-53) vs. Indians (55-71)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP Freddy Garcia (7-5, 4.96) vs. RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (9-12, 5.59)
Yankees Lineup
Jeter SS
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Teixeira 1B
Granderson CF
Chavez 3B
Ibanez DH
Suzuki LF
Stewart C
Game Information:
The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It is scheduled to start at 1:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.
Game #126: Yankees at Indians
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Cleveland Indians, Hiroki Kuroda, Justin Masterson, MLB Network, New York Yankees, Ohio, Progressive Field, WCBS 880, YES Network on August 25, 2012| Leave a Comment »

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Yankees (73-52) vs. Indians (54-71)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP Hiroki Kuroda (12-8, 2.96) vs. RHP Justin Masterson (9-11, 4.73)
Yankees Lineup
Jeter SS
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Teixeira 1B
Granderson CF
Chavez 3B
Martin C
Ibanez DH
Suzuki LF
Game Information:
The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET. The game will be televised on the YES and MLB Networks. The game can be heard on the radio on WCBS 880.
Game #85: Yankees at Indians
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged Cleveland, Cleveland Indians, ESPN, Justin Masterson, New York Yankees, Ohio, Phil Hughes, Progressive Field, WCBS 880, YES Network on July 6, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yankees (51-33) vs. Indians (45-39)
Pitching Matchup:
RHP Phil Hughes (0-1, 13.94) vs RHP Justin Masterson (6-6, 2.85)
Yankees Lineup
Jeter SS
Granderson CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Posada DH
Martin C
Gardner LF
The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s scheduled to start at 7:05p.m. ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network and ESPN. The game can be heard on the WCBS 880 radio station. (more…)
Game #84: Yankees at Indians
Posted in Yankees Gameday, tagged C.C. Sabathia, Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Ohio, Progressive Field, WCBS 880, YES Network on July 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yankees (50-33) vs. Indians (45-38)
Pitching Matchup:
LHP CC Sabathia (11-4, 3.05) vs RHP Carlos Carrasco (8-4, 3.54)
Yankees Lineup
Jeter SS
Granderson CF
Teixeira DH
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Posada 1B
Gardner LF
Cervelli C
The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s scheduled to start at 7:05p.m. ET. The game will be televised on the YES Network. The game can be heard on the WCBS 880 radio station. (more…)