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One-tenth of the New York Yankee season is gone. The team is 12-5. One of the greatest surprises of the new season is Brett Gardner. Having been given the starting job out of Spring Training in 2009, Gardner could not hold it. He was unable to show a consistent ability to hit major league pitching last year. But this year, at least so far, Gardner has been fantastic. In yesterday's win over the Los ...

Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday. Casey Blake, Los Angeles Dodgers Blake went 3-for-5 with two HRs and three RBI. He's hitting .316.   Chase Headley, San Diego Padres Headley went 3-for-4 with two runs to improve to .379.   Wade LeBlanc, San Diego Padres Wade pitched six scoreless innings allowing three hits to beat the Reds and improve to 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA.   Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians  Carmona gave up one run in ...

According to Chad Jennings of the Journal News, Yankees designated hitter Nick Johnson has a stiff back and isn’t expected to play today, but after an off day on Monday should be back in the lineup Tuesday. Johnson, who has been struggling, to hit, was taking extra batting practice Friday and as a result has a stiff back that caused him to miss yesterday’s game. It is a minor injury and ...

Despite the fact that that starting pitcher John Maine said he’s healthy enough to go during his next scheduled start on Tuesday, it might be a good idea for the Mets to call up R.A. Dickey anyways. Here me out on this one, Dickey has been pitching well so far this season for Triple-A Buffalo. His stats: W-L: 2-1, 3.03 ERA, 4 GS, 1 CG, 29.2 IP, 5 BB, 16K. His numbers ...

If you missed the game, or our post about it, here’s what happened: In the top of the third inning of Friday night’s loss to the Angels, with Mark Teixeira at second, Robinson Cano singled to right. Tex came around third and there was a collision at the plate with Texas catcher Bobby Wilson. The consequence was a concussion and an injured ankle. (Click here to view this video). I slowed ...

Is the old Barry Zito back?  Will Clayton Kershaw ever learn to limit his pitch count?  Jayson Werth erupted.  Let’s take a look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games: Pitchers: Barry Zito (8.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 10 K, W) - He outpitched Adam Wainwright (8.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K) and has been absolutely fabulous this season.  Early on, ...

I know it is still early in the season, but this team is feeling more and more like teams of the past; keeping a record right around .500, and never knowing how to put other teams away. I hope they can get it figured out soon.   Game Recaps 4-20 at Boston Red Sox L, 6-7 Colby Lewis had a decent start going five innings and giving up 3 runs on 5 hits. He ...

After a dismal start to the 2010 MLB season, fortunes are starting to turn for the boys of summer in Beantown. With a come-from-behind win over the bottom-dwelling Orioles, the Red Sox have been able to rattle off four wins in their last five outings, quickly approaching the .500 mark for the young season. So far, nothing has been easy for the Red Sox. Starting the season against the defending world ...

The Rockies lackluster performance in game one of the doubleheader on Saturday was made up for in game two. The club split the two games with the Marlins, dropping the first one 4-1, before winning the second game 8-1 behind a complete game performance from former ace Aaron Cook. The second game allowed Rockies fans to breathe a sigh of relief, not just because the club got back to .500 with the ...

Despite their early-season struggles, the Chicago Cubs have plenty of reasons not to be afraid just yet. From the revamped minor league system, to a smarter Jim Hendry, to the twenty-fifth man on the roster (and the fortieth in September), the Cubs organization and their ever-loyal fans have no reason to worry about the 2010 season.Begin Slideshow