Sunday, April 28, 2013
CC Beats Blue Jays
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 28-On Saturday, for the first time in two weeks, a crowd of over 40,000 came to Yankee Stadium to see the to see the Yanks play. The beautiful day, sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60’s, was made more beautiful for the 40,258 in attendance by the third consecutive victory of the Yanks over the Blue Jays. To add to the excitement, each was a come from behind win.
As is usually the case, the Yankees bullpen gets an undue respite when Sabathia is the starting pitcher. Sabathia pitched eight innings on Saturday despite not being in command of his best stuff. In 2013, Sabathia has pitched eight innings in three of his six starts and hurled seven innings or more in five of the six.
The perseverance of Sabathia on the mound is not a new phenomenon Last year, Sabathia pitched at least seven frames in 19 of his 28 starts.
The veteran left hander threw 80 of his 112 pitches for strikes. He has not exceeded that number in 2013 and only bettered it in four of 28 starts in 2012, He did not walk a batter in the game, a feat he only reached one other game this season.
After the contest concluded, Yankees manager Joe Girardi heaped praise upon his ace starter, “We needed a big performance out of CC. We needed distance and we got it. He finds a way to get it done. I didn’t think he was as sharp today as he’s been in April. The way he competes when he doesn’t have his stuff is what impresses you the most.”
Sabathia earned his fourth win of 2013on Saturday, April 27, the first time he has won four in the first month of the season, Sabathia is in his 13th big league season.
Four of the five Yankees runs were driven in by the designated hitter, Travis Hefner. In a rare start against a lefty, Hafner came through. Trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth, the first two batters, Vernon Wells and Kevin Youkilis walked. Hafner took a 2-1 pitch from R.A. Happ into the right field seats to tie the score.
“Yankees killer” Brett Lawrie hit a solo homer in the sixth to give Toronto a 4-3 advantage.
The final two runs were scored in the bottom of the seventh. Robinson Cano doubled. He scored on a single by Wells. The winning run, Wells, was driven across the plate on a triple by Hafner.
The Yankees will attempt to achieve a four game sweep over Toronto on Sunday afternoon. Phil Hughes (0-2) will start for New York against R. A. Dickey (2-3) for Toronto. As a Met, Dickey was the National League Cy Young Award winner.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Yanks Still Homer
Even with Big Bats on Disabled List,
Yanks Still Homer
Three home runs propel Yankees to win over Blue Jays in the Bronx
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 26- Heading into a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx, the Yankees were leading the American League in home runs and third in baseball behind Atlanta and Colorado. That has been a pleasant surprise considering a lineup of noted home run hitters are on the disabled list.
After a shaky first few innings from starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, (3-1) who settled down and got the win, Vernon Wells, Robinson Cano, and Francisco Cervelli provided the home run power off Toronto starter and loser Mark Buehrle that led New York to a 5-3 come from behind win over the Blue Jays.
Wells connected off Buehrle (1-1) with a solo home run in the second inning, his sixth of the season and third against his former team. That reduced the Yankees deficit to 3-1. Cano, with two on hit his seventh home run in the third and Cervelli hit his fourth with a solo shot to left giving the Yankees their fifth run.
“He’s got a new life going over there,” said Toronto Manager John Gibbons about Wells. Gibbons was ejected from the game in the bottom of the seventh arguing a bobbled ball at first base. It was his second consecutive ejection from a game and 22nd of his career.
Kuroda gave up home runs to Edwin Encarnacion and Brett Lawrie in the first two innings along with six hits and three runs. But, he settled down and to manager Joe Girardi that was his best outing in five starts. He did not allow a hit after a double from Munenori Kawasaki in the second inning.
Girardi said, “This might be his best performance of the year. It says a lot because he didn’t have a whole lot.”
Joba Chamberlain and David Robertson pitched a scoreless inning. Mariano Rivera retired all three Blue Jays in the ninth and recorded his seventh save of the season. For Buehrle, it was his seventh straight loss to the Yankees, 1-9 in 14 starts.
DEREK JETER UPDATE: Before the game, Derek Jeter visited his teammates and updated the media on his setback with a fractured left ankle. Out since Opening Day, the Yankees captain vowed he will return sometime this season.
“No doubt,” he said with confidence in the press meeting room. He walked to the podium without the ankle boot that he has been wearing, and added, “When you have doubt that is when you have trouble.”
The Yankees have set no timetable for his return and have been utilizing Eduardo Nunez and, Jayson Nix at shortstop.
“I’ve been told this bone will heal,” commented Jeter. “When it heals, I will be ready to go. It is frustrating that I can’t magically make it heal sooner than it is taking. But there is no doubt. I have no doubt. I’m not getting into timelines. The last timeline I set, I didn’t make. Whenever it heals, I will be back.”
Jeter, 38, was saying there is no timeline however the Yankees have previously said they expected their captain to return after the all-star break. Last week he was diagnosed with a crack of the ankle that was surgically repaired resulting from an injury last October 13, in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
e-mail Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com
Yanks Still Homer
Three home runs propel Yankees to win over Blue Jays in the Bronx
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 26- Heading into a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx, the Yankees were leading the American League in home runs and third in baseball behind Atlanta and Colorado. That has been a pleasant surprise considering a lineup of noted home run hitters are on the disabled list.
After a shaky first few innings from starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, (3-1) who settled down and got the win, Vernon Wells, Robinson Cano, and Francisco Cervelli provided the home run power off Toronto starter and loser Mark Buehrle that led New York to a 5-3 come from behind win over the Blue Jays.
Wells connected off Buehrle (1-1) with a solo home run in the second inning, his sixth of the season and third against his former team. That reduced the Yankees deficit to 3-1. Cano, with two on hit his seventh home run in the third and Cervelli hit his fourth with a solo shot to left giving the Yankees their fifth run.
“He’s got a new life going over there,” said Toronto Manager John Gibbons about Wells. Gibbons was ejected from the game in the bottom of the seventh arguing a bobbled ball at first base. It was his second consecutive ejection from a game and 22nd of his career.
Kuroda gave up home runs to Edwin Encarnacion and Brett Lawrie in the first two innings along with six hits and three runs. But, he settled down and to manager Joe Girardi that was his best outing in five starts. He did not allow a hit after a double from Munenori Kawasaki in the second inning.
Girardi said, “This might be his best performance of the year. It says a lot because he didn’t have a whole lot.”
Joba Chamberlain and David Robertson pitched a scoreless inning. Mariano Rivera retired all three Blue Jays in the ninth and recorded his seventh save of the season. For Buehrle, it was his seventh straight loss to the Yankees, 1-9 in 14 starts.
DEREK JETER UPDATE: Before the game, Derek Jeter visited his teammates and updated the media on his setback with a fractured left ankle. Out since Opening Day, the Yankees captain vowed he will return sometime this season.
“No doubt,” he said with confidence in the press meeting room. He walked to the podium without the ankle boot that he has been wearing, and added, “When you have doubt that is when you have trouble.”
The Yankees have set no timetable for his return and have been utilizing Eduardo Nunez and, Jayson Nix at shortstop.
“I’ve been told this bone will heal,” commented Jeter. “When it heals, I will be ready to go. It is frustrating that I can’t magically make it heal sooner than it is taking. But there is no doubt. I have no doubt. I’m not getting into timelines. The last timeline I set, I didn’t make. Whenever it heals, I will be back.”
Jeter, 38, was saying there is no timeline however the Yankees have previously said they expected their captain to return after the all-star break. Last week he was diagnosed with a crack of the ankle that was surgically repaired resulting from an injury last October 13, in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
e-mail Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fever Fridays in Fordham
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fever Fridays in Fordham: BRONX, NEW YORK, April 25- The Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) announces the 2 nd Annual Fordham Fever Friday’s even...
Fever Fridays in Fordham
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 25- The Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) announces the 2nd Annual Fordham Fever Friday’s event series! The events will place the first Friday of the month, May through October (May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, & Oct. 4) from 11a.m. – 4 p.m. at Muller Park & Pedestrian Plaza at East Fordham Road & Creston Avenue.
All are invited to join in on these event dates for a unique day of culturally diverse, fun-filled activities, giving shoppers and families a delightful experience while visiting one of the busiest shopping districts in the Bronx. Shoppers can take a break from bargain hunting and bring children to enjoy Native American Storytelling, face painting, artists displaying their artwork, live musical performances, book give-aways, food tastings and much more!
The event series will feature themed days including Cinco de Mayo (May), Health (June), Independence Day Cookout (July), Back to School (Aug.), Football Season Kick Off (Sept.), and a Continental Food Show in October.
This event is produced by Marketing & Advertising Solutions Inc. (MAS) and is made possible through the generous contributions of Affinity Health Plan, Citibank and Verizon FIOS.
For more information about this event or any of our other programs, events or services, please contact the BID office at (718) 562-2104 or visit the BID website at www.fordhamroadbid.org.
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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Tag Sales Coming to Oval
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Tag Sales Coming to Oval: BRONX, NEW YORK, April 25- Community tag sales are coming to Parkchester! Searching for a bargain? We have it all – new and us...
Tag Sales Coming to Oval
BRONX, NEW YORK, April 25- Community tag sales are coming to Parkchester!
Searching for a bargain? We have it all – new and used items, house wares, antiques, clothing, toys, free giveaways, and much more!
Tag Sales will be held at Metropolitan Oval (Metropolitan Ave & Unionport Rd) around the fountain on the following dates:
Saturday, May 18th 2013 (Rain date Sunday, 5/19/13) &
Saturday, June 22nd 2013 (Rain date Sunday, 6/23/13)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Vendors who would like to purchase a space in our tag sale should call PEP for Seniors at 718-409-1619 or email Nicole at ntambini@centerlight.org
The fee for VENDORS is $25. Anyone can be a vendor. No license required. Vendors can sell any new or used items, except for food and drink.
The tag sale is a fundraiser for the PEP for Seniors NORC program. The Parkchester Enhancement Program provides nursing and social services along with educational and recreational opportunities for seniors 60+ living in Parkchester, enabling seniors to remain independent.
You can visit the PEP for Seniors web page at:
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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Chain Snatcher Caught on Tape
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Chain Snatcher Caught on Tape: Gone in a Flash in Fordham By Dan Gesslein BRONX, NEW YORK, April 25- Police are asking for the public’s help in trying to catch a ...
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