Reported by Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com, Teixeira is Player of the Week for the period ending September 5. “Teixeira got on base in all seven games last week and helped the Yankees win six of them, as New York stayed on top of the American League East standings. The first baseman hit .476 (10-for-21) to lead the league, while also topping the circuit with eight RBIs and a .633 on-base percentage for the week. His three doubles, 19 total bases and .905 slugging percentage tied for the league lead. He had 10 hits, seven walks and two homers as well.” You can read more on Teixeira...

According to Chad Jennings, Alex Rodriguez is out of tonight’s lineup: Joe Girardi said he’s strictly playing it safe with Alex Rodriguez. He hasn’t seen anything to cause alarm, but given the fact there were no rehab games to ease Rodriguez in, Girardi didn’t feel comfortable playing him four games in a row. He decided to give him today off, and Rodriguez might get another day in either Texas or Tampa. Also, C.C. Sabathia will be going for his 20th win tonight, which would be the first time in his career. Sabathia has been pitching in the Big Leagues for the past 12 years. New...

According to Chad Jennings, Teixeira is expected to play tonight: Joe Girardi doesn’t expect to make Mark Teixeira a late scratch this time. “He tested it already in the cage,” Girardi said. “Unless something happens in BP, he’s in there.” New York Yankees: (80-50) Brett Gardner LF Derek Jeter SS Mark Teixeira 1B Robinson Cano 2B Nick Swisher RF Jorge Posada C Marcus Thames DH Curtis Granderson CF Ramiro Pena 3B Pitching RHP: Dustin Moseley (4-2, ERA 4.53) TV: YES – Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280 Game Time: 7:05PM...

The Yankees are back in the Bronx, after a 6 game road trip which started in Toronto and ended in Chicago. After losing the first series against the Blue Jays (two games out of three), the Yankees went into U.S. Cellular Field, taking two out of three from the White Sox over the weekend. After winning the rubber-game yesterday, Ivan Nova picks up his first career win with the Yankees. The last time the Bombers face the Athletics was back in July, at Oakland Coliseum, where the Bombers took all five games from the A’s. Tonight RHP Dustin Moseley (4-2, 4.53) vs. RHP Trevor Cahill (14-5,...

The last time these two teams met, was back in the Bronx, April 30th and May 1st/2nd weekend. The Yankees ended up winning the series two games out of three. After losing the series against the Blue Jays, in Toronto, look for the Bombers to rebound against the White Sox this weekend. Today RHP A.J. Burnett (9-11, 4.80) vs. RHP Freddy Garcia (10-5, 5.08) Saturday LHP CC Sabathia (17-5, 3.02) vs. LHP John Danks (12-8, 3.31) Sunday RHP Ivan Nova (0-0, 2.16) vs. RHP Gavin Floyd (8-10, 3.97) Update on Andy’s bullpen session, courtesy of Chad Jennings: Andy Pettitte felt good after a...

Nick Swisher in back in the lineup, after he was taken out of the game in the seventh inning, due to taking a foul ball off his left knee, and then moments later, fouling another pitch off his left foot. This is what Nick Swisher had to say about his plate appearance in the seventh inning: “It’s part of the game,” Swisher said of the unlucky sequence after the game. “When you go out and play every day, some things are going to happen. I feel fine — it just swelled up a little bit. I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow morning and see how it feels.” This...

Derek Jeter is back in the lineup tonight after sitting out last night’s game. The last time Jeter had a day off was back on August  5th. Latest update on Alex Rodriguez: Alex Rodriguez says that he is “very confident” that he will be able to return in the minimum 15 days. “I’m certain that I’m going to be back strong,” Rodriguez said. “My only concern, the way the team’s been winning right now, I’m afraid [Brian] Cashman and Joe [Girardi] are going to bring me into the office and they’re go to move me to the 60-day...

The New York Yankees (77-47), head north of the border, where they will face the Toronto Blue Jays (64-59), for a three game series. The last time these two teams met was in the first week of August (2,3,4), where the Blue Jays took the series two out of three. Ivan Nova will be making his first Major League start against the Blue Jays. The right-hander was 12-3 with a 2.86 ERA in 23 starts for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and he threw three scoreless innings in relief in one prior stint with the Yankees. Tonight RHP Ivan Nova (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Brandon Morrow (9-6, 4.45) Tuesday ...

Just days after spraining his right ankle, Berkman finds himself on the disable list according to Tim Britton. Lance injured is right ankle, when he stepped on Royals pitcher, Bryan Bullington’s foot on a play at first base, this past Sunday. This is what Joe Girardi had to say about Berkman going on the DL: “It hadn’t progressed quite as quickly as we wanted it to,” manager Joe Girardi said. “We’re somewhat short on infielders without him. We thought it was in our best interest to DL him, and that way, he’s not rushing back.” The Yankees...

Alex Rodriguez is not in tonight’s lineup due to a low-level strain in his left calf. Ramiro Pena will replace A-Rod at the hot-corner. This is what Rodriguez had to say about the injury: “I have no idea right now,” Rodriguez said when asked how long he would miss. “I feel surprisingly better than I thought. Hopefully, it’s just a day-to-day thing.” “I’m not concerned,” Rodriguez said when asked if the injury could derail his offensive momentum. “I’m going to be fine. I feel myself, our team, overall, we’re going to...

Alex Rodriguez is not in tonight’s lineup, and is listed day-to-day with a tight left calf. A-Rod left before the fifth inning with tightness in is calf. No tests on the calf are scheduled. As first reported on Yankees.com, Nick Swisher was pulled from Monday’s 3-1 loss to Detroit in the sixth inning with a tight right forearm, and was listed day-to-day. Well, it took less then 24 hours. Swisher is back in the lineup and playing in right field. Lance Berkman remains day-to-day according to Joe Girardi: “I don’t expect it to be a long time, but I don’t know if...

According to Bryan Hoch, Lance Berkman is listed day-to-day. This is what Berkman had to say about his ankle injury: “It feels OK,” said Berkman, who finished the day 0-for-2 in the loss. “I think it’s just more painful than anything else. I twisted it when I hit the bag there.” Jorge Posada will be replacing Berkman, as the designated hitter for tonight’s game. You can read more on Berkman’s injury, by going to Yankees.com New York Yankees: (72-45) Derek Jeter SS Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Jorge Posada...

The Yankees are back in the Bronx, after a six game road trip, where the Bombers split both series between the Texas Rangers and the Kansas City Royals. The Bombers are set to embark on another four game series, against the Detroit Tigers. The last time these two teams met, was back in May (10th to the 13th) to be exact. The outcome for the Bombers wasn’t the greatest, they lost the series three games to one. Yankee faithfuls are hoping for a better outcome, second time around. Update on Andy Pettitte: According to Mark Feinsand, Andy is frustrated, after suffering a setback on...

The Yankees, are about to commence, on the fourth and final game, of this four game series. With a win today, the Yankees would take, four out of six, on this road trip, which started in Texas. Jorge Posada is sitting out today, after playing the last two games. Francisco Cervelli is behind the plate today, to catch for Burnett. Lance Berkman is back in the DH position. New York Yankees: (72-44) Derek Jeter SS Nick Swisher RF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Robinson Cano 2B Lance Berkman DH Curtis Granderson CF Brett Gardner LF Francisco Cervelli C Pitching RHP: A.J. Burnett (9-9,ERA...

Last night, at Kauffman Stadium, there was a volley of A-Bombs landing in the stands. Alex Rodriguez had back-to-back-to-back Home Runs, giving the Yankees a 8-3 win, over the Kansas City Royals. Last night’s Barrage of HR’s, marked the 56th multihomer game of Rodriguez’s career, but just his fourth three-homer game, having last achieved that feat on April 26, 2005, against the Angels. This is what A-Rod has to say about his monstrous outing: “Tonight was a treat,” Rodriguez said. “Obviously it was a fun night and a night I’ll never forget. You...