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Orioles lose to Yankees 6-4, skid reaches 6

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:23:35 -0400

BALTIMORE - One big reason for the Baltimore Orioles' success last season was Jim Johnson, who led the majors with 51 saves and was as reliable as an expensive watch.

Yankees hit 4 HRs, beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:59:28 -0400

BALTIMORE - A tense AL East duel between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles revealed the strengths and weaknesses of each team.

Blue Jays' Buehrle loses to Yankees again, 5-0

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:29:35 -0400

NEW YORK - Mark Buehrle shut down nemesis Vernon Wells, limited Robinson Cano to an RBI grounder and kept pace early with Hiroki Kuroda.

Hughes roughed up by Ibanez, Mariners

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:03:30 -0400

NEW YORK - Rookies Brett Marshall and David Adams have a couple of keepsakes from this ugly loss to put on their shelves. Shortstop Alberto Gonzalez can at least tell his friends he got to pitch in the big leagues.

Granderson goes hitless in return to Yankees

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:18:36 -0400

NEW YORK - Curtis Granderson caught a few fly balls, ran around the bases and got to enjoy a win.

Curtis Granderson activated by Yankees

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:56:49 -0400

NEW YORK - Outfielder Curtis Granderson became the first of the New York Yankees' injured stars to return to the lineup, rejoining the team 2½ months after breaking his right forearm in his first at-bat of spring training.

Masterson gives Indians split with Yankees

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:50:28 -0400

CLEVELAND - With a surprisingly large, boisterous crowd on hand and the dreaded New York Yankees in for an old-school doubleheader, the Indians scored just one run in 18 innings.

Yankees win 7-0, split doubleheader with Indians

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:56:31 -0400

CLEVELAND - There wasn't enough time for the Yankees to tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or do much else on their short layover before going home.

Cano, Wells power Yankees to 4-2 win over Royals

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:53:42 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - After enduring the embarrassment of failing to go deep in the Home Run Derby, and the near-constant jeering from fans of the Kansas City Royals, Robinson Cano finally hit one into the seats at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday.

Shields' solid again as Royals lose to Yankees 3-2

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:09:52 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - It's becoming routine for James Shields to step on the mound and give the Kansas City Royals eight sharp innings. It's also becoming routine for him to walk away without a win.

Quiet offense costs Rockies in 3-1 loss to Yanks

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:27:08 -0400

DENVER - Solid pitching and little or no offense added up to a dismal homestand for the Colorado Rockies.

Wells, Boesch lift Yankees to 3-2 win over Rockies

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:22:50 -0400

DENVER - Everyone knows Vernon Wells can hit and play the outfield. Turns out, he has some range at third base, too.

Yankees edge Rockies on bang-bang play at first

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:20:54 -0400

DENVER - Pinch hitter Brennan Boesch's dash down the first base line ended with a safe call. The Rockies didn't quite see it that way.

No support for Kuroda, Yankees lose 2-0 to Rockies

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:27:08 -0400

DENVER - Hiroki Kuroda's payoff pitch wasn't quite where he wanted it. The location suited Carlos Gonzalez just fine.