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Ivan Nova Doesn’t Do Yankees — Or Himself — Any Favors With Poor Outing

Ivan Nova didn’t do much to help his case for a spot in the Yankees’ potential playoff rotation. If anything, he made New York’s path to the postseason a little tougher.

2012/09/28

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Brett Gardner Back With Yankees In Limited Role

Joe Girardi said it will be difficult to find many at-bats for Gardner down the stretch, but he can use the speedy outfielder as a pinch runner and defensive replacement.

2012/09/26

Palladino: Yankees’ Girardi Pushing Right Buttons To Lock Up AL East

With a trip to the postseason all but guaranteed, Yankees manager Joe Girardi has pushed all the right buttons to avoid that silly one-game playoff setup.

2012/09/25

Pettitte, Yankees Look To Continue Domination Of Twins

Yankees starter Andy Pettitte hasn’t lost to the Twins in over a decade. Not since April 30, 2001, to be exact.

2012/09/24

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Yankees Lose To A’s 5-4, Retain AL East Lead

Despite the defeat, the Yankees have to like their chances to win the division — their final 10 games are against three teams with records below .500.

2012/09/23

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Hartnett: It’s Time For Ichiro And Jeter To Be The One-Two Punch

Joe Girardi would be wise to move Ichiro to the leadoff spot and bat Jeter behind him. It could give the Yankees a game-changer in their race to capture the AL East.

2012/09/20

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Palladino: Pettitte Return Just What Yankees Needed

Andy Pettitte rewarded the faithful few at Yankee Stadium with hope. Hope that maybe this pitching staff is going to be all right after all.

2012/09/20

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Pettitte Sparkles In Return; Yankees Regain AL East Lead In First Of Double-Dip

Andy Pettitte pitched five sparkling innings in his return from a broken leg and his bullpen barely held on, but his performance kept the Yankees atop the AL East.

2012/09/19

Yankees Wake Up In Virtual Tie With Orioles; Doubleheader On Tap

It was easily determined whether Andy Pettitte or rookie David Phelps would pitch the first game or the nightcap. “Andy, you kind of give (Andy) his choice,” said manager Joe Girardi.

2012/09/19

Yankees’ Martin Happy To Have Pettitte Back For Playoff Push

New York, with a half-game advantage over the Baltimore Orioles, was finally going to get its veteran starter back on Tuesday. Instead, the game was postponed, and the left-hander will take the hill against Toronto on Wednesday.

2012/09/18

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Hartnett: Granderson Key To Yankees’ Playoff Hopes

Curtis Granderson’s caught fire in his last six games and is powering the Yankees down the stretch.

2012/09/16

Sweeny: Yankees’ Pettitte Set To Return — Again

Tuesday. That is the answer to the question most asked by Yankees fans over the past two months: When is Andy coming back?!

2012/09/14

Andy Pettitte (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Andy Pettitte Scheduled To Make Comeback Start Against Blue Jays On Tuesday

Andy Pettitte wants to help the Yankees right now, but he’ll have to wait a few days to do so. The five-time World Series champion will start for the Yankees when the Bombers take on the Blue Jays on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

2012/09/13