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Yankees take first game against Red Sox

The Yankees (98-56) beat down the Red Sox (91-62) 9-5 last night, led by Joba Chamberlain’s quality start and Alex Rodriguez’s perfect night at the plate. The magic number is now down to three...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 83 reads 2 comments
Aroldis Chapman Declared a Free Agent

According to Jorge Arangure of ESPN, Cuban defector and left handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been declared a free agent by major league baseball and is now free to sign with any team in the bigs...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 134 reads 1 comments
Jerry Hairston Dodges a Bullet

According to Peter Abraham of the Journal News, utility infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. underwent and MRI earlier today that determined that he has tendinitis in his left wrist, received a cortisone shot and will be day-to-day...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 79 reads 0 comments
With Anthony Claggett Claim, Pirates Continue Quest to Become a Yankee Farm Team

Maybe the headline is a bit of hyperbole, but the Pittsburgh Pirates added their sixth Yankee pitcher over the past two years when they claimed right-handed pitcher Anthony Claggett off waivers today...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 126 reads 0 comments
Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Their Goal of Becoming a Yankee Farm Team

So maybe the headline is a bit of hyperbole, but the Pittsburgh Pirates added their sixth Yankee pitcher over the past two years when they claimed right handed pitcher Anthony Claggett off of waivers today...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 124 reads 1 comments
Ian Kennedy Returns to the Yankees, Pitches a Scoreless Frame

Ian Kennedy returned for the Yankees yesterday in the eighth inning versus the Angels. It was anything but an easy inning, as Kennedy loaded the bases with an hit batter and two walks. Kennedy also recorded a strikeout...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 106 reads 1 comments
John Kruk: Stick to TV

Now’s a good time to look at how various teams are lining up for the postseason—in fact I’m hoping to do just that in the next day or two—and consequently the front ...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 78 reads 0 comments
Yankees Clinch Playoffs

When Mariano Rivera shut the door on the Yankees 6-5 win over the Angels last night they clinched at least a Wildcard victory and got back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 1994 last season...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 73 reads 1 comments
Zack Greinke Afraid of Pitching in New York?

This blog might as well have its own section on Zack Greinke. The latest news surrounding the leading Cy Young candidate (to my dismay) is his statement about his fear of pitching in New York...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 84 reads 2 comments
Old Reliable Regains my Confidence in Yanks

The Yankees were beat last night by the bloody Angels, again. But Andy Pettitte proved he has moved past his left shoulder fatigue that caused him to miss his previous start...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 60 reads 1 comments
Jonathan Albaladejo: Should He Be On the Team For the Playoffs?

Right-handed reliever Jonathan Albaladejo gave up a run last night. It was the first earned run he’s allowed since being called up in the beginning of the month. Over that span, he’s thrown 6...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 88 reads 5 comments
Pettitte's Shoulder Feels Good in Return

Last season, Andy Pettitte struggled with shoulder pain and put up a rather poor 5-9 record with a 5.16 ERA after July thanks to shoulder pain...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 21 reads 3 comments
Joba Chamberlain May Have Pitched His Way Out of the Playoffs

Despite what you think of Joba Chamberlain, the way the Yankees have handled him, and his future, it would be hard to argue that he has pitched well of late. With a 1-4 record and an 8...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 86 reads 1 comments
Peter Abraham's Move from Yankees to Red Sox Media Has Unintended Consequences

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is one of the biggest in sports, and as the two teams are getting closer to a possible 2004 rematch, it is hard to imagine the showdown becoming more intense...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 514 reads 0 comments
Looking Ahead: New York Yankees 2010 Starting Rotation

A good portion of the success of the 2009 Yankees comes from the team’s starting rotation. A weak point last year, the rotation was bolstered by the additions of C.C. Sabathia and A.J...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 549 reads 0 comments
Joba Chamberlain's Lack of Results Directly Tied to Lack of Emotion

This is my first post for Bronx Baseball Daily, and what better topic to lead off with than Joba Chamberlain, who must own the record for most words written about a pitcher with a 94 ERA+...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 51 reads 2 comments
New York Yankees-Los Angeles Angels Series Preview

The Yankees (95-55) begin a three-game set with the playoff-contending Angels (89-60) tonight. Head-to-Head: The Yanks have already won four out of six against the Halos this season, and have won all three in Los Angeles...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 12 reads 0 comments
Robertson Returning Soon; Guadin in Rotation

A couple of notes via Peter Abraham of the Journal News: Right handed pitcher David Robertson threw for the third time in the past week and seems ready to take the next step in his rehab from elbow pain...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 73 reads 0 comments
Aroldis Chapman Nearly Ready for Free Agency

According to Melissa Segura of SI.com, Cuban defector and left handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been granted residency by the small European country Andorra, which clears the biggest hurdle in the process of becoming a free agent pitcher...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 367 reads 0 comments
It's Time To Shut Down Joba Chamberlain

It’s time to shut down Joba Chamberlain for the remainder of the year. Why? It's simple, he doesn’t have it anymore. Chamberlain was supposed to pitch five innings last night and get the win, what would have been his first since Aug...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 309 reads 5 comments
Yankees-Mariners: Joba Chamberlain Rocked in Finale, M's Take 7-1 Win

Mark Teixeira and Sergio Mitre pitched in winning efforts, but Joba Chamberlain’s effort was a losing one and it counted the most. He gave up all seven runs in the 7-1 loss to the Mariners (78-72) as the Yankees (95-55) lost another series...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 34 reads 0 comments
Yankees Rookie Hazing Pictures

As the Yankees left Seattle after a 7-1 loss, their rookies donned 1960’s Batman costumes as part of their annual rookie hazing. Mark Melancon was dressed as Batman, Michael Dunn was dressed as the Riddler, and Ramiro Pena was Catwoman...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 756 reads 1 comments
New York Yankees Call Up Ian Kennedy

After throwing three perfect innings in his last outing in Triple-A, Ian Kennedy has been called up to finish the remainder of the season with the Yankees. “This is crazy,” Kennedy said...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 181 reads 0 comments
Yankees-Mariners: Tex Leads Bombers In Blowout

Behind Mark Teixeira’s huge night and CC Sabathia’s dominant pitching, the Yankees (95-54) cruised past the Mariners (77-72) to a 10-1 win last night...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 21 reads 0 comments
Oh No! It's Ichiro! Mariners Walk Off vs. Mo

Mariano Rivera had struck out the first two batters of the ninth with ease, but then long-time Royal Mike Sweeney pinch hit for Josh Wilson...

Written by Rob Abruzzese about 2 months ago 220 reads 0 comments

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Rob Abruzzese Article Archive

Yankees take first game against Red Sox

Aroldis Chapman Declared a Free Agent

Jerry Hairston Dodges a Bullet

With Anthony Claggett Claim, Pirates Continue Quest to Become a Yankee Farm Team

Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Their Goal of Becoming a Yankee Farm Team

Ian Kennedy Returns to the Yankees, Pitches a Scoreless Frame

John Kruk: Stick to TV

Yankees Clinch Playoffs

Zack Greinke Afraid of Pitching in New York?

Old Reliable Regains my Confidence in Yanks

Jonathan Albaladejo: Should He Be On the Team For the Playoffs?

Pettitte's Shoulder Feels Good in Return

Joba Chamberlain May Have Pitched His Way Out of the Playoffs

Peter Abraham's Move from Yankees to Red Sox Media Has Unintended Consequences

Looking Ahead: New York Yankees 2010 Starting Rotation

Joba Chamberlain's Lack of Results Directly Tied to Lack of Emotion

New York Yankees-Los Angeles Angels Series Preview

Robertson Returning Soon; Guadin in Rotation

Aroldis Chapman Nearly Ready for Free Agency

It's Time To Shut Down Joba Chamberlain

Yankees-Mariners: Joba Chamberlain Rocked in Finale, M's Take 7-1 Win

Yankees Rookie Hazing Pictures

New York Yankees Call Up Ian Kennedy

Yankees-Mariners: Tex Leads Bombers In Blowout

Oh No! It's Ichiro! Mariners Walk Off vs. Mo

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