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.