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The Yankees’ Hiroki Kuroda delivers a pitch in the fourth inning against the Blue Jays on May 17, 2013 at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Kuroda Simply Dominant, Owns Blue Jays Over 8 In Yankees’ Win

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Robinson Cano (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees, Roc Nation Sports Have Had Discussions About Cano

Mets Avoid Shutout, Fall To Cubs 8-2

Yankee Stadium (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Rangers Set To Take On Islanders, Devils At Yankee Stadium In 2014

Pitcher Jon Niese #49 of the New York Mets hands the ball to manager Terry Collins #10 after being taken out of the game. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

LISTEN: Mike Francesa Rips ‘Unwatchable, Embarrassing, Loser’ Mets

“The Mets, when (starting pitcher Matt Harvey) doesn’t pitch now, are so bad that it is embarrassing,” Francesa said. “They are so listless. They are so unwatchable. This is as bad as I have ever seen it. This is Craig Swan bad for these Mets.”

2013/05/13

The plaque of Lefty Gomez is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Taking A Closer Look At The Legendary Lefty Gomez

For today’s blog I would like to highlight one of the funniest, most lovable, most quotable pitchers to ever wear the pinstripes — Lefty Gomez.

2013/05/13

Rick Ankiel #28 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Punchless Mets Agree To Terms With Veteran Outfielder Rick Ankiel

The New York Mets signed outfielder Rick Ankiel and started him in center field against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Ankiel was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros last week and cleared waivers on Sunday.

2013/05/13

Ichiro Suzuki (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Yankees Can’t Solve Masterson, Manage Just 4 Hits In Game 1 Loss To Indians

Justin Masterson pitched a four-hitter for his second shutout this season, leading the Cleveland Indians over the New York Yankees, 1-0, in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday.

2013/05/13

Joel Hanrahan (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Sims: Breaking Down Joel Hanrahan’s Torn Flexor Tendon

Thirty-one-year-old closer Joel Hanrahan has had a rough start to his tenure with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Pirates in the offseason. Now we know why.

2013/05/13

Terry Collins (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Schwei: Walk-Off Wins, Lots Of Losses, Leadoff Homers At Citi And More Mets Notes

The Mets have dropped to a season-low six games under .500 after going 2-4 on their six-game homestand. The Mets’ 1-0, 10-inning win last Tuesday night against the White Sox was the second extra-inning, one-hitter in Mets history.

2013/05/13

Jon Niese reacts as Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds third base on a home run by Jose Tabata on May 11, 2013, at Citi Field. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Neck Soreness To Blame For Niese’s Woes?; Mets’ Francisco Suffers Setback

In his past two starts, Mets starter Jon Niese has seen his ERA balloon from 3.31 to 5.93.

2013/05/13

Curtis Granderson (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Palladino: Granderson Return Could Provide Glimpse Into Healthy Yankees Lineup

It all kind of makes you wonder, if Girardi’s team is doing this well absent their offensive stars, how powerful will these guys be at full strength?

2013/05/13

General view of Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Yankees Make Pit Stop In Cleveland For Doubleheader Against Indians

The Cleveland Indians saw plenty of Robinson Cano last month, and now they will have to try to find a way to slow down the Yankees’ superstar in a doubleheader.

2013/05/13

Ike Davis of the New York Mets reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12, 2013 at Citi Field. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

‘When It Rains, It Pours’: Bad Bounce Keeps Mets On Downward Trend

For a split second, Lucas Duda’s sharp grounder looked as if it was going to lift the Mets out of their doldrums. An unfortunate bounce later, New York was headed toward another loss in a season in which they are rapidly mounting.

2013/05/13

Cano, Wells Power Yankees To 4-2 Win; Sweep 3-Game Series

Vernon Wells went deep for the second straight game and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Sunday.

2013/05/13

Joba Chamberlain (file/credit: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)/Mariano Rivera (file/credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera, Joba Chamberlain Get Into Tiff Before Game

At one point, Rivera told Chamberlain to lower his voice. Once Rivera’s interview was done, Chamberlain told Rivera in front of reporters: “Don’t ever shush me.”

2013/05/12

Yankees infielder Jayson Nix, middle, slides safely into home during the fourth inning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 10, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Overbay Punishes Royals; Girardi Earns 500th Win As Yankees Manager

Lyle Overbay hit a two-run homer and finished with five RBIs, Ichiro Suzuki also hit a two-run shot and the New York Yankees opened their only series in Kansas City with an 11-6 rout of the Royals on Friday night.

2013/05/10

Mets right-hander Shaun Marcum, third from the left, hands the ball to manager Terry Collins during the fifth inning against the Pirates at Citi Field on May 10, 2013. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Marcum Fails To Get Out Of The 5th Inning, Pirates Handle Mets

Garrett Jones hit a three-run homer – a call that was correctly overturned by baseball’s beleaguered umpires – and Wandy Rodriguez pitched the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-3 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

2013/05/10

Derek Jeter (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Keidel: Should Derek Jeter Retire?

Only the most jaded Jeter fans could ignore the obvious. Derek Jeter is older, slower, and injured. There will be a day when he can’t play anymore. Will it be this year or next?

2013/05/10