http://www.newsvine.com/hiroki-kurodaNewsvine - hiroki-kurodaen-usCopyright 2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:07:34 +0000Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:40:54 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726226-kurodas-5-hitter-leads-yankees-over-orioles-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/12/17726226-kurodas-5-hitter-leads-yankees-over-orioles-3-0mlbsportsnew-yorkyankeesoriolesbaltimore-oriolesnew-york-yankeesnick-markakisvernon-wells'adam-joneshiroki-kurodabrett-gardnerryan-flahertySat, 13 Apr 2013 02:12:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones drops a fly ball for an error on a hit by New York Yankees' Vernon Wells that brought in three runs during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, center, waits for the call from second base umpire Manny Gonzalez, left, after tagging Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, right, for the third out of a triple play during the eight inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis, left, tags out Baltimore Orioles' Alexi Casilla for the second out of a triple play during the eight inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts after being called for a balk against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, center, waits for the call from second base umpire Manny Gonzalez, left, after tagging Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado for the third out of a triple play during the eight inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles on-deck batter Adam Jones (10) greets teammate Nick Markakis (21) after Markakis hit a third-inning solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes, foreground, and third baseman Kevin Youkilis (36) look down as Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis rounds the bases after hitting a third-inning solo home run during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees center fielder Brett Gardner (11) loses his glasses on Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth's fourth-inning double during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano holds on to the ball after forcing out Nick Markakis, bottom, when Adam Jones hit into a first-inning fielder's choice and drove in a run in the first inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, April 13, 2013. Orioles' Nat McLouth scored on the play. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts after shutting out the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York , Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltiore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, left, watches as New York Yankees' Brett Gardner hits a fifth-inning, two-run home run off Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix forces out Baltimore Orioles' Nolan Reimold (14) after Manny Machado (13) hit into a third-inning double play in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson sits in the dugout watching a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Brett Gardner, left, and Francisco Cervelli head to the dugout after Cervelli scored on Gardner's fifth-inning, two-run home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York , Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Brett Gardner, right, celebrates with Francisco Cervelli after Cervelli scored on Gardner's fifth-inning, two-run home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York , Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen winds up in the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York , Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, sits beside designated hitter Travis Hafner in the dugout during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17604523-kuroda-says-hell-try-to-make-next-start-for-yankshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17604523-kuroda-says-hell-try-to-make-next-start-for-yanksmlbsportsyankeesnew-york-yankeeshiroki-kurodakurodaThu, 4 Apr 2013 22:24:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda leaves the mound with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda grimaces on the mound after loading the bases in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, far right, talks with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue and others after sustaining an injury in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda winds up in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda winds up in the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557814-banged-up-yankees-lose-8-4-to-tigers-fall-to-1-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557814-banged-up-yankees-lose-8-4-to-tigers-fall-to-1-4mlbsportsyankeesyankee-stadiumnew-york-yankeesshane-victorinohiroki-kurodabrett-gardnerwill-middlebrooksMon, 1 Apr 2013 23:11:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees Kevin Youkilis reacts after striking out and stranding two runners in the seventh inning of an Opening Day baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia gestures to the pitcher as New York Yankees' Kevin Youkilis reacts after a seventh-inning strikeout stranding two runners in an opening day baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox in an Opening Day baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Boston Red Sox left fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. pulls in a deep fly out by New York Yankees' Robinson Cano during the third inning of an opening day baseball game, Monday, April 1, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Jonny Gomes, left, scores on a ninth-inning error by New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano (not shown) in an opening day baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda leaves the mound with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda grimaces on the mound after loading the bases in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>A fan watches a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>A woman sits with a young girl while they watch a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, far right, talks with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue and others after sustaining an injury in the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Vernon Wells hits an eighth-inning, three-run home run off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Alfredo Aceves in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez grimaces while helped to the dugout by manager Joe Girardi, left, and assistant trainer Mark Littlefield, after being hit by a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez grimaces while helped to the dugout by manager Joe Girardi, left, and assistant trainer Mark Littlefield, after being hit by a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi looks over Eduardo Nunez after he was hit by a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Boone Logan sits on the bench in the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova sits on the bench in the dugout after being taken out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) </p><p>New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild, second from left, talks with pitcher Ivan Nova in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Friday April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees relief pitcher Boone Logan is taken out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi watches from the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees relief pitcher David Phelps throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera beats the tag of New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli to score on a sacrifice fly by Victor Martinez during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>New York Yankees right fielder Brennan Boesch dives but misplays a double by Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera during the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17213139-kuroda-throws-3-scoreless-inningshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/06/17213139-kuroda-throws-3-scoreless-inningsmlbsportsnew-yorkyankeesdominican-republicrobinson-canohiroki-kurodadominican-republic-world-baseball-classicWed, 6 Mar 2013 22:17:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15572440-yankees-cashman-pleased-with-offseason-successhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/11/30/15572440-yankees-cashman-pleased-with-offseason-successmlbsportsyankeesandy-pettittebrian-cashmancashmanmariano-riverahiroki-kurodaFri, 30 Nov 2012 16:06:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/13/14422234-sanchez-tigers-beat-yanks-for-2-0-lead-in-alcshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/13/14422234-sanchez-tigers-beat-yanks-for-2-0-lead-in-alcsmlbsportsnew-yorktigersyankeesalcsnew-york-yankeesandy-pettitteamerican-leaguedetroit-tigersus-newsderek-jetermiguel-cabreraraul-ibanezdetroit-tigers'jhonny-peraltaprince-fielderdelmon-younganibal-sanchezhiroki-kurodadoug-fisterSun, 14 Oct 2012 01:21:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister throws in the first inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez throws out Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks in the second inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister speaks with pitching coach Jeff Jones, right, and catcher Gerald Laird as New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez waits to bat in the first inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Jenna Ushkowitz sings the National Anthem before the start of Game 1 of the American League championship series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)</p><p>New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte throws in the second inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees Raul Ibanez watches the flight of his two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird is at rear. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees Ichiro Suzuki runs the bases around Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde after hitting a two-run home run in the month inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>New York Yankees left fielder Raul Ibanez runs the bases around Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde after hitting a two-run home run in Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Avisail Garcia tries to catch the home run of New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde waits for the ball after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki , rear, in Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, left, and teammate Raul Ibanez celebrate after Ibanez hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a solo home run in the eighth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter fields a ground ball before throwing out Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson in the seventh inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reacts after injuring himself in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera is greeted by teammate Detroit Tigers Omar Infante after scoring in the 12thg inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reacts after injuring himself in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young hits a double, driving in a run, in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin is at right. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young gestures after driving in a run in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reacts after injuring himself in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter injures himself fielding a ball in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter lays on the infield after injuring himself in the 12th inning of Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young rounds third base after hitting a solo home run off New York Yankees' Derek Lowe, rear, in the eighth inning during Game 1 of the American League championship series Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Detroit Tigers congratulate one another after beating the New York Yankees 6-4 in Game 1 of the American League championship series early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera celebrates after the Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-4 in Game 1 of the American League championship series early Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Trainer Steve Donohue, second from left, and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, second from right, help Derek Jeter off the field after he injured himself during Game 1 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, left, and Eric Chavez stood by. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series between the Yankees and the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Fans seated in the upper deck at Yankee Stadium wait for the start of Game 2 of the American League championship series between the Yankees and Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after striking out in the first inning during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki warms up before the third inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout after striking out in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>This photo taken with a fisheye lens shows the stands and field at Yankee Stadium before Game 2 of the American League championship series between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez throws in the first inning during Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Avisail Garcia hits a run-scoring single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi argues with umpire Jeff Nelson in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, center, complains to umpire Jeff Nelson after Nelson called Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante, left, safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Joe Girardi is ejected by umpire Jeff Nelson in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante dives back into second as New York Yankees' Robinson Cano reaches to tag him in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. Infante was called safe on the play by umpire Jeff Nelson. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Umpire Jeff Nelson is approached by New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, left, and Jayson Nix after calling Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante (4) and Prince Fielder (28) celebrate with teammates after Detroit defeated the New York Yankees, 3-0, in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder holds catcher Alex Avila after Avila caught a foul ball by New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira for the final out in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>A New York Yankees fan reacts to the team's 3-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, center, complains to umpire Jeff Nelson after Nelson called Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante, left, safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reaches for a foul ball hit by Detroit Tigers's Delmon Young in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout after striking out in the second inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/17/13342316-suzuki-kuroda-lead-yankees-past-red-sox-4-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/17/13342316-suzuki-kuroda-lead-yankees-past-red-sox-4-1mlbsportsnew-yorkyankeessoxred-soxnew-york-yankeesboston-red-soxichiro-suzukijosh-beckettderek-jeteradrian-gonzaleznick-swisherjon-lesterhiroki-kurodaSat, 18 Aug 2012 02:01:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (2) hits a solo home run off of Boston Red Sox Franklin Morales in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher hits a solo home run off of Boston Red Sox Franklin Morales in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher (33) greets Derek Jeter at home plate after Jeter hit a solo home run off of Boston Red Sox Franklin Morales in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Swisher hit a solo home run in the first inning. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Boston Red Sox Franklin Morales reacts after giving up a solo home run to New York Yankees' Derek Jeter in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Aug., 17, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Adrian Gonzalez is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off of New York Yankees' David Phelps in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/John Dunn)</p><p>Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester pitches to the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/John Dunn)</p><p>New York Yankees' David Phelps pitches to the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/John Dunn)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher watches his single to left field in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/John Dunn)</p><p>New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki looks after his solo home run during the fourth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki, right, celebrates his second home run with Nick Swisher, left, and others as he returns to the dug out during the sixth inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter scores a run on a wild pitch thrown by Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett during the third inning of the baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson hits an RBI double during the first inning of the baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13285278-rangers-avoid-4-game-sweep-beating-yankees-10-6http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/14/13285278-rangers-avoid-4-game-sweep-beating-yankees-10-6mlbsportsrangersyankeesnew-york-yankeesfreddy-garciatexas-rangersjosh-hamiltonmark-teixeiranick-swisherhiroki-kurodacraig-gentryWed, 15 Aug 2012 01:59:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, is greeted by Nick Swisher after Teixeira hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Swisher and Teixeira hit back-to-back home runs in the inning. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher watches his two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher, right, celebrates his two-run homer with Derek Jeter during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitches during the first inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda pitches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 3-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, right, greets catcher Russell Martin after the Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-0 in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher, right, greets pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (18) after Kuroda threw a two-hitter in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 3-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus swings on an infield single in the seventh inning, the first hit given up in the baseball game by New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Kuroda threw a two-hitter as the Yankees won 3-0. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, is greeted by Nick Swisher after Teixeira hit a solo home run during the seventh inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Swisher and Teixeira hit back-to-back home runs in the inning. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>New York Yankees' Freddy Garcia pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher watches his RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, left, can't catch the throw from catcher Geovany Soto as New York Yankees' Jayson Nix steals second during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p><p>The field is covered with a tarp during a rain delay before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) </p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre hits the ball softly to centerfield for a two-RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starter Derek Holland throws a pitch in the third inning of a Baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of their Major League Baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, August 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre falls backward as he throws out New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki running to first base on a sacrifice bunt in the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/28/12468461-cano-chavez-homer-in-yanks-4-2-win-over-chisoxhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/28/12468461-cano-chavez-homer-in-yanks-4-2-win-over-chisoxmlbsportsyankeeswhite-soxchicago-white-soxnew-york-yankeesdavid-robertsonrobinson-canohiroki-kurodadayan-viciedoFri, 29 Jun 2012 02:20:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova delivers in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Dylan Axelrod delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza, right, watches his fifth-inning solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis throws to first to put out New York Yankees' Eric Chavez with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox Dayan Viciedo hits a ninth-inning three-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. The White Sox won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo, background left, runs the bases after hitting a ninth-inning three-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson, right, during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. The White Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox right fielder Alex Rios, bottom, catches New York Yankees Derek Jeter's ninth-inning fly-out with a man on first for the final out in the White Sox's 4-3 victory in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Members of the Chicago White Sox bullpen watch center fielder Alejandro De Aza leaping for New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez's fifth-inning RBI-double during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, June 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez follows through on a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Chicago White Sox A.J. Pierzynski, right, receives congratulations from third base coach Joe McEwing as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees left fielder Jayson Nix cannot catch a two-run home run by Chicago White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Adam Warren walks off the field after being removed from the baseball game during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Chicago White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana delivers the ball to the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Adam Warren delivers the ball to the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson rounds third after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 29, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers a pitch to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy delivers a pitch to the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Dewayne Wise hits a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees Robinson Cano is greeted at the dugout steps after hitting a third-inning, two-run home run during their baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees Eric Chavez hits a second-inning, two-run, home run during their baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, left, and Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd wipe their brows because of the high heat and humidity at their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees Derek Jeter wipes his face on his jersey inning during his seventh inning at-bat in the Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, July 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408857-al-capsuleshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408857-al-capsulesmlbsportsalcapsulesnew-york-yankeeslos-angeles-angelstoronto-blue-jayscleveland-indiansrobinson-canoalberto-callaspohiroki-kurodamark-trumborookie-mike-troutTue, 26 Jun 2012 04:56:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408658-white-sox-cant-prevent-homers-lose-to-yankeeshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408658-white-sox-cant-prevent-homers-lose-to-yankeesmlbsportswhite-soxchicago-white-soxamerican-leaguepaul-konerkokevin-youkilisjake-peavyhiroki-kurodaTue, 26 Jun 2012 04:40:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer drives in Denard Span on a sacrifice fly off Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Ben Revere, left, looks back after the force at second as Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham completes the double play hit into by Josh Willingham in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy delivers against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' shortstop Brian Dozier makes a futile dive for a ground ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 25, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy delivers a pitch to the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Dewayne Wise, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda delivers a pitch to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Kuroda struck out 11 and got the win as the Yankees defeated the White Sox 4-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers the ball to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Kuroda got the win as the Yankees defeated the White Sox 4-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano crosses home plate after hitting a home run as Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, left, looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 4-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Chicago White Sox batter Adam Dunn watches his long drive go foul during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees defeated the White Sox 4-0. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Chicago White Sox batter Kevin Youkilis, left, reacts after striking out as New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin returns the ball during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg towels off between innings as the New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox, 4-0, in a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/25/12406437-pettitte-fractures-ankle-in-yankees-5-4-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/25/12406437-pettitte-fractures-ankle-in-yankees-5-4-winmlbsportsnew-yorkyankeesindiansnew-york-yankeesandy-pettittecleveland-indiansalex-rodriguezrobinson-canophil-hughescc-sabathiahiroki-kurodaTue, 26 Jun 2012 02:10:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano watches his third-inning solo home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. It was Cano's second home run of the night. At left is Indians catcher Carlos Santana. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after he was hit in the hand by a seventh-inning pitch from Cleveland Indians' Esmil Rogers during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Dewayne Wise, right, celebrates with Eric Chavez after hitting a second-inning, two-run home run during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. Cleveland Indians catcher Carlos Santana is at rear. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees during a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo flies out to left during the first inning against the New York Yankees in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson (14) hits a second-inning, two-run single off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson delivers in the second inning against the New York Yankees during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Eric Chavez (12) approaches the pitchers mound as starting pitcher Andy Pettitte grimaces during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte leaves the game with an injury during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera htis an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Yankees' Eric Chavez hits a two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana scores on a hit by teammate Shelley Duncan during the second inning of a baseball game as New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin looks on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/26/11888263-kuroda-throws-8-scoreless-as-yankees-beat-as-2-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/26/11888263-kuroda-throws-8-scoreless-as-yankees-beat-as-2-0mlbsportsyankeesathleticsnew-york-yankeesoakland-athleticsandruw-jonesmark-teixeiranick-swishercc-sabathiahiroki-kurodaSat, 26 May 2012 05:11:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, left, congratulates teammate Mark Teixeira after Teixeira hit a two run home run off Oakland Athletics' Tyson Ross during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 25, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>New York Yankees' Nick Swisher, right, smiles after hitting a two run home run off Oakland Athletics' Tyson Ross during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 25, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. At left is Yankees' Eric Chavez. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp can't make the catch on an RBI double hit by New York Yankees Robnson Cano during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 25, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tyson Ross works against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 25, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, celebrates with third base coach Rob Thomson after hitting a solo home run off of Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>CORRECTS INNING TO SECOND, INSTEAD OF THIRD - New York Yankees' CC Sabathia pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>New York Yankees' Eric Chavez, right, celebrates with Nick Swisher after scoring on Derek Jeter's base hit against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, left, celebrates with Mark Teixeira after hitting a solo home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter swings on a single off Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon to score Eric Chavez during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks, center, is congratulated by Josh Donaldson after scoring on a single by Jonny Gomes against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>New York Yankees' Robinson Cano follows through on a solo home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon during the second inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after fouling off a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game onSunday, May 27, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>New York Yankees' Andruw Jones, left, celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/30/11477795-arrieta-shuts-down-yankees-os-send-nova-to-losshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/30/11477795-arrieta-shuts-down-yankees-os-send-nova-to-lossmlbsportsyankeesoriolesbaltimore-oriolesnew-york-yankeesbuck-showalternick-markakisrussell-martinhiroki-kurodabrian-matuszjake-arrietaivan-novaTue, 1 May 2012 01:40:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin watches starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (18) tag out Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis (21) at home plate trying to score on a wild pitch in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees third baseman Eric Chavez hits a two run home run off of Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel in the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters is behind the plate. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) throws against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin and Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis watch Davis's sacrifice fly that scored Adam Jones in the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter, left, hugs Wilson Betemit after Betemit's three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Baltimore. The Orioles won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz delivers in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson follows through on his first-inning solo home run off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez commits a fielding error on Nick Johnson's sixth-inning hit that allowed two-runs to score during the Yankees baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles Nick Markakis (21) embraces Orioles manager Buck Showalter after the Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 7-1, giving Showalter his 1,000th victory, in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>A player congratulates Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter after the Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 7-1 to give Showalter his 1,000th victory at the conclusion of their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles Mark Reynolds, center, congratulates manager Buck Showalter, far left, after the Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 7-1 in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, giving Showalter his 1,000th victory. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles players and coaches gather around manager Buck Showalter , second from left, as they present him with the game ball from the Orioles 7-1 win over the New York Yankees, giving Showalter his 1,000th victory, following their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees Derek Jeter follows through on his seventh-inning single during the Yankees baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers in the third inning against the New York Yankees during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters watches his fourth-inning solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11360294-al-capsuleshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/23/11360294-al-capsulesmlbsportsrangersyankeesalcapsulesnew-york-yankeestexas-rangersalex-rodriguezderek-jeteradrian-beltrecc-sabathiahiroki-kurodayu-darvishTue, 24 Apr 2012 02:10:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez, right, rounds the bases after his three-run home run as Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland waits during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus can't place the tag with the ball as New York Yankees Chris Stewart (19) slides into second base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Stewart advanced from first on a missed pick-off throw from pitcher Derek Holland. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter tags out Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus after Andrus was caught between first and second base during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Monday, April 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, April 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, rear, in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers base coach Dave Anderson (16) greets Rangers' Ian Kinsler as he rounds third on his solo home run off New York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish adjust his cap between pitches in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, left, and Yorvit Torrealba, right, congratulate teammate Adrian Beltre (29) on his solo home run off of New York Yankees' Phil Hughes in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, bottom, scores on a Adrian Beltre single as home plate umpire Brian Runge, left, and New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin look on in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton is hit with a pitch from New York Yankees' Phil Hughes in the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) walks to the mound to pull starting pitcher Phil Hughes, right, in the third inning a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (2) safely steals second under the attempted tag of Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/19/11277053-hughes-struggles-again-in-yankees-loss-at-texashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/19/11277053-hughes-struggles-again-in-yankees-loss-at-texasmlbsportsyankeesnew-york-yankeesphil-hughesrangers-ballparkhiroki-kurodabrett-gardnerstruggling-new-york-yankeesThu, 19 Apr 2012 04:46:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau (33) hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Jason Marquis (21) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer (7) follows througn on an RBI-double during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (18) watches Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau, background left, run the bases after hitting a two-run home run at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, puts on his jacket after leaving the baseball game against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, April 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, stands on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, rear, in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, goes up to grab a ball from Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre was thrown out at first by Kuroda. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter makes the throw to first to out Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter (2) safely steals second under the attempted tag of Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez taps the top of his helmet after fouling off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Mike Adams in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Rodriguez went 0-for-4 in the 7-3 Rangers' win. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes waits on the mound to be pulled by manager Joe Girardi in the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, congratulates Raul Ibanez, right, on his solo home run off of Texas Rangers' Neftali Feliz in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/13/11186353-jeter-nova-lead-yankees-over-angels-11-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/13/11186353-jeter-nova-lead-yankees-over-angels-11-5mlbangelssportsnew-yorkyankeesnew-york-yankeeslos-angeles-angelsalbert-pujolsalex-rodriguezderek-jeterangleshiroki-kurodaivan-novaFri, 13 Apr 2012 20:11:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez, left, and Robisnon Cano, right greet Mark Teixeira (25) after the three of them scored on Nick Swisher's, first-inning three-run double off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana during the Yankees home opener baseball game against the Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers ]against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of Yankees home opener baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols warms up before the Angels baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Former New York Yankees teammates Brett Gardner, left, and Nick Swisher, right, react as retired New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Yankees home opener baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees Nick Swisher watches his first-inning three-run double during the Yankees home opener baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York, Friday, April 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols hits an RBI-double during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, is safe on a fielder's choice as Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick scores ona double by Albert Pujols during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, talks with Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols after Jeter singled during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes delivers the ball to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)</p><p>Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade, left, sits beside New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow during the New York Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees' Brett Gardner, left, and Russell Martin, center, greet Derek Jeter at the plate after Jeter's fourth-inning, three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova winds up in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, left, and shortstop Derek Jeter join Rachel Robinon, widow of Jackie Robinson, on the field prior to the Yankees' baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Jackie Robinson Day at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta watches New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira hit a third-inning RBI double that scored Alex Rodriguez during their baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/23/10832634-kuroda-goes-into-6th-yanks-split-squad-tops-philshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/23/10832634-kuroda-goes-into-6th-yanks-split-squad-tops-philsmlbphilliessportsyankeesnew-york-yankeesphiladelphia-philliesrobinson-canohiroki-kurodaFri, 23 Mar 2012 20:15:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers against Philadelphia Phillies better Hunter Pence in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Hunter Pence is safe stealing second as New York Yankees second baseman Doug Bernier fields the throw during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Doug Bernier leaps to catch a pop out by Philadelphia Phillies' Ty Wigginton during the sixth-inning of a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p><p>New York Yankees first baseman Eric Chavez waits for the throw as Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino runs back to first during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Brighthouse Field in Clearwater, Fla., Friday, March 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/13/10152859-ap-source-yankees-sign-free-agent-rhp-kurodahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/01/13/10152859-ap-source-yankees-sign-free-agent-rhp-kurodamlbsportsyankeesnew-york-yankeesseattle-marinershiroki-kurodakurodamichael-pinedaSat, 14 Jan 2012 03:24:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this July 27, 2011, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, that Kuroda, a free agent, has agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with the New York Yankees. The person says the deal is pending the 36-year-old former Los Angeles Dodgers starter passing a physical(AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/16/7787836-dodgers-rout-pirates-15-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/16/7787836-dodgers-rout-pirates-15-1mlbsportsdodgerspirateslos-angeles-dodgerspittsburgh-piratesjuan-riveranl-westclint-hurdlejames-loneyted-lillymatt-kemphiroki-kurodaross-ohlendorfjerry-sandspinch-hitter-james-loneyFri, 16 Sep 2011 05:08:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon throws out Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker, right, takes a throw from home as Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp attempts to steal second during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. Kemp was tagged out on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen can't reach a ball hit for a solo home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Russ Mitchell during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, right, has his eye checked by a trainer during the fifth inning of the Pirates' baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon steals second as Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker takes a late throw from home during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, center, leaves the batter's box on a three-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dana Eveland, left, and catcher Tim Federowicz look on during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker can't reach a ball hit for a single by shortstop Dee Gordon during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, right, is congratulated by Alex Presley, left, and Ryan Ludwick after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf throws during the first inning of the Pirates' baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jamey Carroll fields a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Jason Jaramillo during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. Jaramillo was thrown out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of their baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jamey Carroll can't reach a ball hit for a single by Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan Doumit during the sixth inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Alex Presley, left, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, right, and home plate umpire Mark Carlson look on during the sixth inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>This is a multiple exposure image of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, throws to the plate during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez, left, is forced out at second as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon throws to first in an attempt to get Ronny Cedeno during the second inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. The ball was overthrown, allowing a run to score. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, right, hits an RBI base hit as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit looks on during the third inning of their baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp hits a single to center field in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Rivera (33) high-fives teammate Matt Kemp (27) after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Ted Lilly pitches in the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney (7) celebrates his three run home run with teammate Aaron Miles, right, in the first inning of a baseball game against Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison (62) waits for the ball as Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp (27) steals second in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen chases down a hit from Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Sands for a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Alex Presley, left, and right fileder Xavier Paul exchange words after both let a fly ball off the Los Angeles Dodgers Juan Rivera drop between them in the sixth inning of a National League baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Brad Lincoln looks in the direction of the scoreboard as manager Clint Hurdle, left, talks to him as Lincoln comes out of the game aginst the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp leaps to catch a fly ball hit by Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Actor Harrison Ford, left, sits with former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda at the start of a Pittsburgh Pirates-Dodgers baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutcheon steals second as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon chases a high pickoff throw in the first inning of a National League baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley pitches to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a National League baseball game in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/20/7421684-smiths-go-ahead-homer-lifts-rockies-past-dodgershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/20/7421684-smiths-go-ahead-homer-lifts-rockies-past-dodgersmlbsportsdodgersrockieslos-angeles-dodgerscolorado-rockieskevin-millwoodrod-barajastony-gwynnseth-smithhiroki-kurodadexter-fowlerSat, 20 Aug 2011 04:08:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies second baseman Mark Ellis, left, throws to first base and leaps over Los Angeles Dodgers Aaron Miles, right, as he slides into second base to turn the double play in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Hammel throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Denver on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Eric Young Jr. (1) steals third while Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Aaron Miles (6) drops the ball during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Denver. Third base umpire Marvin Hudson calls the play. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Rivera hits a two-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez (5) rounds the basses after hitting a two-run homer, on a pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers Chad Billingsley, during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley prepares for the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kevin Millwood throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/13/7361181-kuroda-pitches-dodgers-to-7-0-win-over-astroshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/13/7361181-kuroda-pitches-dodgers-to-7-0-win-over-astrosmlbsportsdodgersastroshouston-astroslos-angeles-dodgersmatt-kemphiroki-kurodaclayton-kershawdodgers-rbijustin-sellersSat, 13 Aug 2011 05:14:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Houston Astros center fielder Jason Bourgeois dives but misses a triple hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Rivera during the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Sellers runs as he flies out against the Houston Astros during the second inning of his major league debut in a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivers against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp dives but misses a base hit by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp dives but misses a base hit by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Houston Astros first baseman Carlos Lee reaches over the dugout railing but misses a foul ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Dioner Navarro during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Houston Astros' Carlos Corporan breaks his bat as he grounds into a fielder's choice against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas, left, fields a dropped third strike as Houston Astros' Jason Bourgeois, right, tries to advance to first base during the inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp watches his two-run home run, driving in Andre Ethier, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Sellers, right, scores his first major league career run in front of Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez, left, on a sacrfice fly hit by Casey Blake during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez wipes his face after Los Angeles Dodgers' Tony Gwynn Jr. scored on a fielders choice hit by Clayton Kershaw during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Sellers runs after hitting a single for his first major league career hit during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Tony Gwynn Jr. celebrates scoring on a fielders choice hit by Clayton Kershaw against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. The Dodgers won 7-0. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Sellers (12) is congratulated by teammate Dioner Navarro (30) after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. The Dodgers won 7-0. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter) </p><p>Houston Astros' Jason Michaels (4) walks off after striking out to end the game as Los Angeles Dodger's catcher Dioner Navarro, right, starts to celebrate at a baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. The Dodgers won 7-0. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter) </p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp (27) scores past Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan on a single by Aaron Miles in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter) </p><p>Houston Astros pitcher Jordan Lyles delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/02/7224809-stauffer-padres-blank-dodgers-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/02/7224809-stauffer-padres-blank-dodgers-3-0mlbpadressportsdodgerslos-angeleslos-angeles-dodgerssan-diego-padresmatt-kempjason-bartletttim-staufferhiroki-kurodaclayton-kershawTue, 2 Aug 2011 04:39:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Jamey Carroll (14) slides past the tag of San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson to score from third on a grounder to the pitcher during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp goes in head-first with a triple as San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley takes in a wide throw in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in San Diego. The umpire is Phil Cuzzi. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda makes an eyes-closed delivery against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mat Latos works against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon easily beats the throw to San Diego Padres shortstop Jason Bartlett while stealing second base in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres first baseman Jesus Guzman throws after a diving stop on a grounder by Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon in the first of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 in San Diego. Gordon beat the throw for an infield single. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp follows through on an RBI base hit to left against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp slides into third on an attempted steal as San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley waits to put the tag on, in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 in San Diego. The failed attempt ended Kemp's streak of 20 consecutive steals. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tim Stauffer winds up to throw to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Tony Gwynn turns away as fans in the left field seats reach for a home run by San Diego Padres' Jason Bartlett in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p><p>Veteran umpire Tom Hallion, right, gives a pound to the chest of minor league umpire Chris Conroy, who is filling in for home plate duties, prior to the baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/26/7166770-cook-blanks-dodgers-through-7-in-rockies-3-1-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/26/7166770-cook-blanks-dodgers-through-7-in-rockies-3-1-winmlbsportsdodgersrockieslos-angeles-dodgersjim-tracycolorado-rockiesdon-mattinglyaaron-cookandre-ethiermatt-kemptroy-tulowitzkihiroki-kurodaclayton-kershawjhoulys-chacinrubby-de-la-rosajavy-guerraTue, 26 Jul 2011 05:48:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Jamey Carroll, left, is tagged out by Colorado Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart tried to score on a ball hit by Andre Ethier during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, left, scores past Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta on a double by Juan Rivera during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dioner Navarro watches as fans try to catch a foul ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ty Wigginton during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier watches his two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Aaron Miles against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa throws to first against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio throws to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, July 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki hits a ground-rule double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki runs after hitting a ground-rule double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook delivers to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers to the Colorado Rockies during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki hits an RBI single to score Eric Young against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook smiles after the last out of the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game, Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas dives but misses a foul ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Aaron Cook during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/23/7146434-dodgers-billingsley-overpowers-nats-in-3-1-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/23/7146434-dodgers-billingsley-overpowers-nats-in-3-1-winmlbsportsdodgerslos-angeles-dodgersnationalswashington-nationalsrafael-furcalaaron-mileschad-billingsleyjohn-lannanhiroki-kurodarick-honeycuttsteve-mccattyball-lannan"Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:37:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Washington Nationals' Michael Morse flips his bat after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, right, bobbles a foul tip by Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda lays down a sacrifice bunt during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers to home plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, shares a laugh with teammate Jayson Werth after scoring on an RBI double by the Nationals' Michael Morse during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Washington Nationals' John Lannan during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, right, steals second base as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Jamey Carroll applies the late tag during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney, background left, scores on a sacrifice bunt by Ted Lilly as the ball slips out of Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos' glove during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly hits a two-run RBI double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tom Gorzelanny looks at the scoreboard during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal misses a ball hit by Washington Nationals' Michael Morse during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ted Lilly throws against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tom Gorzelanny throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, July 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley delivers against the Washington Nationals during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Casey Blake, left, congratulates starting pitcher Chad Billingsley as he leaves a baseball game before the start of the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal, right, steals second base past Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Dodger Stadium is shown during the second inning of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>A sparse crowd is seen in Dodger Stadium during the first inning of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, left, pats Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley on the back after he grounded out during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly leans on the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)</p>