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Curtis Granderson (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

The 1st Big Bopper Is Back: Yankees Activate Outfielder Curtis Granderson From DL

Granderson was activated on Tuesday by the Yankees, and in the lineup against Seattle batting fourth and playing left field. New York optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

2013/05/14

Mickey Mantle's plaque at Yankee Stadium's Monument Park. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mickey Mantle’s Family Gets ‘Corked’ Bat Withdrawn From Auction

In a statement, Mantle’s kin said claims that “The Mick” used an altered bat are “outrageously false, misleading and deceptive … apparently for a quick buck and publicity.”

2013/05/14

Joe Torre and David Cone celebrate advancing to the ALCS in 1998. AFP PHOTO Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

Sweeny: 15 Years Already? David Cone Reflects On ’98 Yankees, Part 1

Sweeny and Cone talk about how the Bombers overcame a potentially disastrous start to the season, two turning-point games in May, and the arrival of El Duque.

2013/05/14

Lyle Overbay #55 of the New York Yankees celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the sixth inning. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Nuno Shines In First Major League Start; Yanks Take Game 2 To Split Twinbill

Vidal Nuno pitched five innings of three-hit ball to win his first major league start, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay had two RBIs apiece and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians, 7-0, on Monday for a doubleheader split.

2013/05/14

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

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

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

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