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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.

Yankees call up INF David Adams, cut Chris Nelson

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:25:32 -0400

NEW YORK - The New York Yankees have selected the contract of infielder David Adams from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and they designated third baseman Chris Nelson for assignment two weeks after acquiring him.

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.

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.

Nelson returns to Colorado as member of Yankees

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:57:04 -0400

DENVER - New York Yankees infielder Chris Nelson is looking forward to his return to the Mile High City this week for a three-game series against the his former team, the Colorado Rockies.

Yankees acquire INF Chris Nelson from Rockies

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:51:12 -0400

NEW YORK - Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash Wednesday night.

Cano homers, Yankees hold off Astros 5-4

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:05:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Minus all those injured sluggers, the New York Yankees know they need to do the little things on offense to win.

Parra has triple, scores twice in D-backs win

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:11:26 -0400

PHOENIX - Patrick Corbin's success has come from a simple formula - be aggressive and throw strike one.

Torrealba's hit wins it in 12th for Rockies

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:48:03 -0400

DENVER - Wilin Rosario failed to come through in the ninth. He got to come home in the 12th as a consolation prize.