NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jason Giambi,  DH
Xavier Nady,  DH
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Wilson Betemit,  3B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Melky Cabrera,  RF
Juan Miranda,  1B

BOSTON RED SOX

Coco Crisp,  CF
Alex Cora,  SS
Chris Carter,  DH
Jeff Bailey,  LF
Sean Casey,  1B
Jed Lowrie,  3B
Jonathan Van Every,  RF
Kevin Cash,  C
Gil Velazquez,  2B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have won 9 of their last 10 and 12 of their last 14.  Yanks now lead the season series 9-8.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 3-13, 6.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP in 22 starts against the Red Sox.

Tim Wakefield is a lifetime 10-17, 5.14 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 48 games (31 starts) against the Yanks.

Red Sock hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Wakefield can be viewed here.

Congratulations to Mike Mussina on becoming the oldest player in MLB history to win 20 games in a season for the first time in his career.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Johnny Damon,  LF
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Alex Rodriguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Jose Molina,  C

BOSTON RED SOX

Jacoby Ellsbury,  CF
Dustin Pedroia,  2B
David Ortiz,  DH
Kevin Youkilis,  3B
J.D. Drew,  RF
Jason Bay,  LF
Mark Kotsay,  1B
Jed Lowrie,  SS
Jason Varitek,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have won 8 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 13.  Season series between these teams are now tied 8-8.

Mike Mussina is trying to become the oldest player to ever win 20 games in a season.

Mussina is a lifetime 20-17, 3.71 ERA, 1.23 WHIP in 56 starts against the Red Sox.  He is 1-2, 4.57 ERA, 1.25 WHIP in 3 starts against them in 2008.

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Red Sock hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jason Giambi,  DH
Alex Rodriguez,  3B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Cody Ransom,  SS
Jose Molina,  1B
Melky Cabrera,  RF

BOSTON RED SOX

Mark Kotsay,  1B
Jed Lowrie,  3B
David Ortiz,  DH
Dustin Pedroia,  2B
Chris Carter,  LF
Jason Varitek,  C
Jeff Bailey,  RF
Jonathan Van Every,  CF
Gil Velazquez,  SS

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have won 8 of their last 9 and 11 of their last 13.  Season series between these teams are now tied 8-8.

Derek Jeter has now been shutdown for the rest of the season with a sore left hand.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 3-13, 6.95 ERA, 1.80 WHIP in 22 starts against the Red Sox.  WTF is the reason for starting this guy?

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Red Sock hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN:   Nothing like a doubleheader on the last day of the season.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  LF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  DH
Alex Rodriguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Chad Moeller,  C
Brett Gardner,  CF

BOSTON RED SOX

Jacoby Ellsbury,  RF
Jed Lowrie,  SS
Mike Lowell,  DH
Kevin Youkilis,  3B
Mark Kotsay,  RF
Jason Bay,  LF
Sean Casey,  1B
Kevin Cash,  C
Gil Velazquez,  2B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have won 7 of their last 8 and 10 of their last 12.

The Red Sox hold an 8-7 edge over the Yanks on the season series.

Brett Gardner now has a seven-game hitting streak and is hitting .407 during that span (11-for-27).

Alfredo Aceves has never faced the Red Sox or any of their hitters.

Daisuke Matsuzaka is a lifetime 3-1, 6.30 ERA, 1.57 WHIP against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Yanks' hitters vs. Matsuzaka can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Bobby Abreu,  DH
Xavier Nady,  RF
Jason Giambi,  1B
Wilson Betemit,  3B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Melky Cabrera,  LF
Francisco Cervelli,  C

TORONTO  BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett,  2B
Marco Scutaro,  SS
Alex Rios,  CF
Vernon Wells,  DH
Adam Lind,  LF
Lyle Overbay,  1B
Scott Rolen,  3B
Travis Snider,  RF
Gregg Zaun,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are 15-7 during the month of September after going 13-15 in the month of August.

Yanks are now 16 games above .500 for the first time this season.

Francisco Cervelli will make his major league debut tonight behind home plate.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 2-2, 4.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 6 starts against the Jays.  He is 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.67 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Roy Halladay is a lifetime 14-5, 2.90 ERA, 1.13 WHIP in 31 games (29 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 4-1, 2.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 5 starts against them in 2008.

Jays' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Halladay can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Xavier Nady,  LF
Jason Giambi,  DH
Wilson Betemit,  3B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Juan Miranda,  1B
Chad Moeller,  C

TORONTO  BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett,  2B
Marco Scutaro,  SS
Alex Rios,  RF
Vernon Wells,  CF
Adam Lind,  DH
Lyle Overbay,  1B
Scott Rolen,  3B
Travis Snider,  LF
Gregg Zaun,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Pete Abe reports that Andy Pettitte has been shut down for the rest of the season.  Sidney Ponson will replace him on Saturday against the Red Sox.

Yanks have won six straight games and nine of their last ten.

Yanks are now 8-8 against the Jays this season and 3-6 on the road.

Phil Hughes is a lifetime 1-1, 4.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP in 4 starts against the Jays.  He is 0-0, 3.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

A.J. Burnett is a lifetime 6-3, 2.58 ERA, 1.02 WHIP in 10 starts against the Yanks.  He is 4-1, 1.39 ERA, 0.90 WHIP over his last 6 starts against them.

Jays' hitters vs. Hughes can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Burnett can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Johnny Damon,  LF
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Jose Molina,  C

TORONTO  BLUE JAYS

Joe Inglett,  2B
Marco Scutaro,  SS
Alex Rios,  RF
Vernon Wells,  CF
Adam Lind,  LF
Lyle Overbay,  1B
Scott Rolen,  3B
Gregg Zaun,  C
Travis Snider,  DH

PREGAME NOTES: 

Derek Jeter was a late scratch tonight as a result of his sore left hand.

Yanks have won five straight games and eight of their last nine.

Yanks are just 7-8 against the Jays this season and just 2-6 at the Skydome Rogers Centre.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 24-12, 3.31 ERA, 1.13 WHIP in 43 starts against the Jays.  He is 1-1, 3.07 ERA, 1.37 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Jesse Litsch is a lifetime 1-3, 6.75 ERA, 1.88 WHIP in 5 starts against the Yanks.  He is 0-2, 7.88 ERA, 2.50 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Jays' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Litsch can be viewed here.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts,  2B
Nick Markakis,  RF
Melvin Mora,  3B
Aubrey Huff,  DH
Ramon Hernandez,  C
Adam Jones,  CF
Kevin Millar,  1B
Jay Payton,  LF
Juan Castro,  SS

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Jose Molina,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are an all-time 4,132-2,430 (.630) at Yankee Stadium.

Yanks have won four straight games and seven of eight.

Chris Waters has never faced the Yanks or  any of their hitters.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 24-6, 3.73 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 36 games (34 starts) against the Orioles.  He is 2-0, 1.32 ERA, 0.91 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Orioles' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.  

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts,  2B
Adam Jones,  CF
Nick Markakis,  RF
Aubrey Huff,  1B
Oscar Salazar,  DH
Luke Scott,  LF
Kevin Millar,  1B
Alex Cintron,  SS
Guillermo Quiroz,  C

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  DH
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Cody Ransom,  SS
Chad Moeller,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have suddenly won three straight games and six of their last seven.

Yanks now hold an 9-7 season series edge with the Orioles this season.

Brian Burres is a lifetime 2-2, 5.45 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 11 games (6 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 3-4, 5.34 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in 11 games (9 starts) on the road this season.

Alfredo Aceves has never faced the Orioles or any of their hitters.

Yanks' hitters vs. Burres can be viewed here.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES

Brian Roberts,  2B
Nick Markakis,  RF
Melvin Mora,  3B
Aubrey Huff,  1B
Luke Scott,  LF
Adam Jones,  CF
Ramon Hernandez,  C
Lou Montanez,  DH
Juan Castro,  SS

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  DH
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Brett Gardner,  CF

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks hold an 8-7 season series edge with the Orioles this season.

Radhames Liz is a lifetime 0-0, 4.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP in 3 games (one start) against the Yanks.  He is 2-2, 10.96 ERA, 2.13 WHIP in 6 road starts on the season.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 3-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 6 starts against the Orioles.  He is 1-0, 5.40 ERA, 1.60 WHIP against them in 2008.

Orioles' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Liz can be viewed here.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Orlando Cabrera,  SS
A.J. Pierzynski,  C
Jermaine Dye,  RF
Jim Thome,  DH
Paul Konerko,  1B
Ken Griffey Jr.,  CF
Alexei Ramirez,  2B
Dwayne Wise,  LF
Juan Uribe,  3B

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  DH
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Juan Miranda,  1B
Jose Molina,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Johnny Damon is out of the lineup tonight as his wife gave birth to their second child, a baby girl named Danica.  Congrats to the Damon Family.

Juan Miranda will make his major league debut tonight at 1B.

Alex Rodriguez has now become the first player in MLB history with 35+ home runs and 100 RBI for twelve consecutive seasons.

Javier Vazquez is a lifetime 1-4, 6.14 ERA, 1.88 WHIP in 5 starts against the Yanks.  He is 0-1, 10.13 ERA, 2.44 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 17-16, 4.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP in 38 starts against the ChiSox.  He is 1-0, 2.57 ERA, 0.71 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

ChiSox hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Vazquez can be viewed here.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Orlando Cabrera,  SS
Dewayne Wise,  LF
Jermaine Dye,  RF
Jim Thome,  DH
Paul Konerko,  1B
A.J. Pierzynski,  C
Ken Griffey Jr.,  CF
Alexei Ramirez,  2B
Juan Uribe,  3B

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  LF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Melky Cabrera,  CF

PREGAME NOTES: 

Phil Hughes will make his first start for the big club since April 29 against the Tigers.

Melky Cabrera will make his first start since August 13.  He has yet to have an at-bat since he was recalled from Scranton.

Clayton Richard has never faced the Yanks or any of their hitters.  He is 1-3, 7.71 ERA, 1.90 WHIP in 6 games (4 starts) on the road this season.

Phil Hughes is a lifetime 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP in one start (2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K) that was cut short as a result of a long rain delay early this season.

ChiSox hitters vs. Hughes can be viewed here. 

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Orlando Cabrera,  SS
Brian Anderson,  CF
Jermaine Dye,  RF
Ken Griffey Jr.,  DH
Paul Konerko,  1B
A.J. Pierzynski,  C
Alexei Ramirez,  2B
Juan Uribe,  3B
Jerry Owens,  LF

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  DH
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C
Brett Gardner,  CF

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are 3-1 against the ChiSox this season.

Gavin Floyd is a lifetime 0-0, 10.00 ERA, 1.78 WHIP in 2 games (one start) against the Yanks.  He is 6-4, 3.93 ERA, 1.40 WHIP in 13 starts on the road this season.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 11-8, 4.41 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in 21 starts against the ChiSox.  He is just 5-7, 5.32 ERA, 1.42 WHIP in 15 starts at the Stadium this season.

ChiSox hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Floyd can be viewed here.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Orlando Cabrera,  SS
Dewayne Wise,  LF
Jermaine Dye,  RF
Jim Thome,  DH
Alexei Ramirez,  2B
A.J. Pierzynski,  C
Ken Griffey Jr.,  CF
Nick Swisher,  1B
Juan Uribe,  3B

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  LF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  DH
Cody Ransom,  2B
Chad Moeller,  C
Brett Gardner,  CF

PREGAME NOTES: 

Derek Jeter's next base hit on this homestand will make him the all-time leader in Yankee Stadium history.

Mark Buehrle is a lifetime 1-5, 6.58 ERA, 1.66 WHIP in 7 starts against the Yanks.  He is 0-3, 16.36 ERA, 2.90 WHIP over his last 3 starts against them since 2004.

Afredo Aceves has obviously never faced the White Sox or any of their hitters.

Yanks' hitters vs. Buehrle can be viewed here.

CANO BENCHED:  It's been a long time coming, but Robinson Cano has officially been benched for tonight's game for his lack of hustle displayed yesterday. 

One can only speculate if Girardi had done this earlier in the season if it would have made any difference with Cano's horrific season.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Akinori Iwamura,  2B
Jason Barlett,  SS
Carlos Pena,  1B
Evan Longoria,  3B
Cliff Floyd,  DH
Dioner Navarro,  C
Eric Hinske,  LF
Gabe Gross,  RF
Fernando Perez,  CF

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  LF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Jason Giambi, 1B
Álex Rodríguez,  DH
Xavier Nady,  RF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Cody Ransom,  3B
Brett Gardner,  CF

PREGAME NOTES: 

Derek Jeter needs just 4 hits over the final 8 games of his homestand to become the all-time hit leader in Yankee Stadium history.

Edwin Jackson is a lifetime 2-3, 4.84 ERA, 1.55 WHIP in 12 games (8 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 1-2, 4.23 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 5 starts against them in 2008.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 3-2, 3.77 ERA, 1.24 WHIP in 7 starts against the Rays.  He is 0-0, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Jackson can be viewed here.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Jason Barlett,  SS
Ben Zobrist,  2B
Carlos Pena,  1B
Rocco Baldelli,  DH
Evan Longoria,  3B
Jonny Gomes,  RF
Fernando Perez,  CF
Michel Hernandez,  C
Justin Ruggiano,  LF

NEW YORK YANKEES

Brett Gardner,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  DH
Xavier Nady,  LF
Robinson Cano,  2B
Wilson Betemit,  1B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Cody Ransom,  3B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have scored just two runs or less now 47 times on the season.  Sickening.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 8-9, 4.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 26 games (25 starts) against the Rays.  He is 0-1, 4.91 ERA, 2.00 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Matt Garza is a lifetime 1-2, 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP in 4 games (3 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Garza can be viewed here.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Jason Barlett,  SS
Ben Zobrist,  2B
Carlos Pena,  1B
Rocco Baldelli,  DH
Evan Longoria,  3B
Jonny Gomes,  RF
Fernando Perez,  CF
Michel Hernandez,  C
Justin Ruggiano,  LF

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Xavier Nady,  LF
Jason Giambi,  1B
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Cody Ransom,  3B
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Hard to believe, but the Yanks are just 19-24 since July 27 - two days after the acquisition of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte.

The Yanks do lead the season series 9-6 against the Rays.

James Shields is a lifetime 0-6, 6.86 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 7 starts against the Yanks.  He is 0-2, 2.92 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Mike Mussina is a lfetime 19-7, 3.36 ERA, 1.23 WHIP in 32 starts against the Rays.  he is a sparkling 3-0, 1.96 ERA, 1.09 WHIP in 3 starts against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Shields can be viewed here.

HUGHES, ROBERTSON HEADED TO BRONX:  Chad Jennings reports that both Phil Hughes and David Robertson have been summoned to the Bronx after last night's 20-2 steamrolling over the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay) to win the first Governors' Cup Crown in team history.

A-ROD SCRATCHED:  Alex Rodriguez was a late scratch due to a "stiff neck."

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Akinori Iwamura,  2B
Ben Zobrist,  SS
Carlos Pena,  1B
Cliff Floyd,  DH
Willy Aybar,  3B
Eric Hinske,  LF
Dioner Navarro,  C
Gabe Gross,  RF
Fernando Perez,  CF

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Hard to believe, but the Yanks are just 19-24 since July 27 - two days after the acquisition of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte.

The Yanks do lead the season series 9-6 against the Rays.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 8-9, 4.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 26 games (25 starts) against the Rays.  He is 0-1, 4.91 ERA, 2.00 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Matt Garza is a lifetime 1-2, 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP in 4 games (3 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Garza can be viewed here.

GAME POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN:   Game will be made up tomorrow as the second game of a doubleheader at 8 PM.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Gary Mathews Jr.,  CF
Garret Anderson,  LF
Vladimir Guererro,  DH
Juan Rivera,  RF
Kendry Morales,  1B
Robb Quinlan,  3B
Mike Napoli,  C
Brandon Wood,  SS
Sean Rodriguez,  2B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are just 14-15 on the season in games started by Pettitte.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 12-7, 4.37 ERA, 1.41 WHIP in in 24 starts against the Angels.  He is 0-1, 8.76 ERA, 2.11 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Dustin Moseley is a lifetime 1-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 3 games (one start) against the Yanks.

Yanks' hitters vs. Moseley can be viewed here.  Angels' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Chad Moeller,  C

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Reggie Willits,  LF
Garret Anderson,  DH
Mark Teixeira,  1B
Vladimir Guerrero,  RF 
Torii Hunter,  CF
Robb Quinlan,  3B
Brandon Wood,  SS
Jeff Mathis,  C
Sean Rodriguez,  2B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have lost 4 of their last 5 games and have scored just one run over their last 16 innings.

Yanks have scored seven runs or more just 35 times on the season, but did so 68 times in 2007.  They have not had fewer than 39 games of 7+ runs since 1992.

Obviously, Alfredo Aceves has never faced the Angels or any of their hitters.

Ervin Santana is a lifetime 5-1, 4.72 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 6 starts against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Yanks' hitters vs. Santana can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Chone Figgins,  3B
Garret Anderson,  DH
Mark Teixeira,  1B
Vladimir Guerrero,  RF 
Torii Hunter,  CF
Juan Rivera,  LF
Mike Napoli,  C
Brandon Wood,  SS
Sean Rodriguez,  2B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have lost 12 of their last 16 games against the Angels in Anaheim and 26 of 40 overall against them.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 2-0, 2.40 ERA, 0.87 WHIP in 2 starts against the Angels.

Jon Garland is a lifetime 4-5, 4.29 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 10 starts against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Angels' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Garland can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

SEATTLE MARINERS

Ichiro Suzuki,  RF
Jeremy Reed,  CF
Adrian Beltre,  3B
Raul Ibanez,  DH
Jose Lopez,  2B
Wladimir Balentien,  LF
Bryan LaHair,  1B
Kenji Johjima,  C
Yuniesky Betancourt,  1B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are 7-1 against the Mariners this season.

Johnny Damon has not been caught stealing since June 20 and 15 straight over that span.  His 28 SB on the season are the most he's had since 2003 when he swiped 30 with the Red Sox.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 19-5, 3.77 ERA, 1.20 WHIP in 29 games (28 starts) against the Mariners.  He is 2-0, 4.09 ERA, 1.36 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Carlos Silva was a late scratch because of a bad back, so Ryan Feierabend gets the call to replace him.  He has never faced the Yanks or any of their hitters.

Mariners' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C

SEATTLE MARINERS

Ichiro Suzuki,  RF
Jeremy Reed,  CF
Adrian Beltre,  3B
Raul Ibanez,  LF
Jose Lopez,  DH
Bryan LaHair,  1B
Yuniesky Betancourt,  SS
Rob Johnson,  C
Luis Valbuena,  1B

PREGAME NOTES: 

From Pete Abe:  The Yanks have scored 2 runs or fewer a whopping 42 times this season, 3 or fewer runs 60 times this season, and 4 or fewer runs 73 times.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 3-4, 4.54 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in 13 games (12 starts) against the Mariners.  He is a horrifically pathetic 1-4, 7.24 ERA, 1.76 WHIP over his last 8 starts.  Please get rid of this chump already and let someone else pitch.

Ryan Rowland-Smith is a lifetime 0-0, 12.27 ERA, 2.73 WHIP in 4 relief appearances against the Yanks.

Mariners' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Rowland-Smith can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

SEATTLE MARINERS

Ichiro Suzuki,  RF
Yuniesky Betancourt,  SS
Raul Ibanez,  LF
Adrian Beltre,  3B
Jose Lopez,  2B
Wladimir Balentien,  CF
Matt Tuiasosopo,  3B
Kenji Johjima,  C
Miguel Cairo,  1B

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks are 6-0 on the season against the Mariners and they have won 8-straight overall dating back to last season.

Hard to believe, but the Yanks are just 14-15 on the season in games started by Andy Pettitte.

Alex Rodriguez is 12-for-27 (.444) with 4 homers and 12 RBI over his last 7 games.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 9-10, 4.73 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 19 starts against the Mariners.  He is 1-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Brandon Morrow is a lifetime 0-0, 12.27 ERA, 3.27 WHIP in 6 relief appearances against the Yanks.

Mariners' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Morrow can be viewed here.

ACEVES TO START TUESDAY:   According to Pete Abe, Darrell Rasner has been booted out of the rotation and has been replaced by Alfredo Aceves - who will start on Tuesday against the Angels in Anaheim.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  LF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Alex Rodriguez,  3B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Jason Giambi,  DH
Ivan Rodriguez,  C
Robinson Cano,  2B
Cody Ransom,  1B
Brett Gardner,  CF

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Akinori Iwamura,  2B
B.J. Upton,  CF
Carlos Pena,  1B
Cliff Floyd,  DH
Willy Aybar,  3B
Eric Hinske,  LF
Dioner Navarro,  C
Gabe Gross,  RF
Jason Bartlett,  SS

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks hold a 9-5 series edge against the Rays this season and a 5-2 edge at Tropicana Field.

Alex Rodriguez is 5-for-8 in the series with RISP and has raised his average from .248 to .270 on the season in that category.

Darrell Rasner is a lifetime 1-0, 2.08 ERA, 0.46 WHIP in 2 relief appearances against the Rays.  He is just 2-9, 5.76 ERA, 1.63 WHIP in 17 games (16 starts) since May 26.

Scott Kazmir is a lifetime 3-4, 2.76 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 11 games (10 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 6-1, 2.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP in 11 starts at home this season.

Rays' hitters vs. Rasner can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Kazmir can be viewed here.

ABREU SCRATCHED:  According to Pete Abe, Bobby Abreu has been scratched from the starting lineup after arriving to the ballpark with a sore wrist as a result of a slide into 2B last night.

Melky Cabrera or Justin Christian is likely to be recalled from Scranton tomorrow.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Akinori Iwamura,  2B
B.J. Upton,  CF
Carlos Pena,  1B
Cliff Floyd,  DH
Willy Aybar,  3B
Eric Hinske,  LF
Dioner Navarro,  C
Gabe Gross,  RF
Jason Bartlett,  SS

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks have a 5-game road win streak and are just one of two teams in the AL (Angels) who have a road record above .500 on the season.

Carl Pavano is a lifetime 3-2, 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP in 6 starts against the Rays. 

Edwin Jackson is a lifetime 2-2, 4.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP in 11 games (7 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 1-1, 2.59 ERA, 1.19 WHIP in 4 starts against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Pavano can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Jackson can be viewed here.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Akinori Iwamura,  2B
B.J. Upton,  CF
Carlos Pena,  1B
Cliff Floyd,  DH
Willy Aybar,  3B
Eric Hinske,  LF
Jason Bartlett,  SS
Gabe Gross,  RF
Shawn Riggans,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks hold a 7-5 edge against the Rays so far this season with 5 games to go after tonight.  They are currently the only team in the East with a winning record against them.

Mike Mussina is a lifetime 18-7, 3.38 ERA, 1.21 WHIP in 31 starts against the Rays.  He is 2-0, 1.46 ERA, 0.73 WHIP in 2 starts against them in 2008.

Matt Garza is a lifetime 1-1, 3.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP in 3 games (2 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP in one start against them in 2008.

Rays' hitters vs. Moose can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Garza can be viewed here.

BULLPEN REINFORCEMENTS:  As previously mentioned, Joba Chamberlain has been activated from the DL and will work out of the bullpen for the rest of the season.

Dan Giese has also been activated from the DL.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Ivan Rodriguez,  C

DETROIT TIGERS

Curtis Granderson,  CF
Placido Polanco,  2B
Magglio Ordonez,  RF
Miguel Cabrera,  1B
Matt Joyce,  LF
Gary Sheffield,  DH
Jeff Larish,  3B
Brandon Inge,  C
Ramon Santiago,  SS

PREGAME NOTES: 

Since the Yanks were just three games back of the division lead and just one game back of the Wild Card on July 26, the Yanks are just 15-19 and their staff has compiled a horrific 5.64 ERA.

Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 4-4, 5.92 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in 8 starts against the Tigers.  He is 3-4, 5.64 ERA, 1.66 WHIP in his 11 starts as a Yankee this season.

Justin Verlander is a lifetime 2-0, 4.67 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 3 starts against the Yanks.  He is just 2-5, 6.47 ERA, 1.57 WHIP over his last 7 starts on the season.

Tigers' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Verlander can be viewed here.

TORONTO  BLUE JAYS

Marco Scutaro,  2B
David Eckstein,  DH
Alex Rios,  RF
Vernon Wells,  CF
Rod Barajas,  C
Adam Lind,  LF
Jose Bautista,  1B
Scott Rolen,  3B
John McDonald,  SS

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  CF
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Xavier Nady,  LF
Hideki Matsui,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C

PREGAME NOTES: 

Yanks' pitchers are just 13-14 during the month of August and have compiled a dreadful 5.06 ERA and 1.42 WHIP during that span of 27 games.

Roy Halladay is a lifetime 13-5, 2.92 ERA, 1.13 WHIP in 30 games (28 starts) against the Yanks.  He is 3-1, 2.48 ERA, 0.90 WHIP in 4 starts against the Yanks in 2008.

Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 17-10, 4.07 ERA, 1.34 WHIP in 35 games (34 starts) against the Jays.  He is 1-1, 3.46 ERA, 1.08 WHIP in 2 starts against the Jays in 2008.

Jays' hitters vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Halladay can be viewed here.