The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: Rainout creates opportunities for Yanks

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Washout in Detroit Rock City
Published 5/12/2008 by Mike at Green Pinstripes
Rain made it a no go in Mo Town for the Yanks and Tigers Sunday. No makeup date was announced and the Yankees aren't scheduled to hit the Motor City again, but there are two options to make up the game.  The Bombers could play in Detroit on July 24, which is an off-day following a six-game homestand at The Stadium before they head to Boston, or Sept. 1 before embarking on a nine-game road trip that will take them to Tampa, Seattle and Los Angeles.  If they opt for the July date, the Yanks will be playing 27 straight games coming out of the All-Star break. Obviously, New York would prefer a day game on the September date, but the Tigers would rather play a night game ...

AL & NL East News - 5/12
Published 5/12/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
With Alex Cora coming off the disabled list, the Red Sox sent Jed Lowrie back to Triple-A. The rainout on Sunday has messed up the Braves rotation. Alex Rios will bat 3rd for the Blue Jays while Vernon Wells is out. The Marlins made good use of their pink bats on Sunday. Orioles reliever Jaime Walker is staying positive even though he had a bad weekend on the mound. Matt Wise has been invisible with the Mets. The Rays activated Gary Glover from the disabled list and sent down Kurt Birkins. The Nationals called up Chris Schroder to help out their bullpen. The Yankees may ...