Red Sox | Ellsbury steals home

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury stole home off of New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte Sunday, April 26.

The seasoned lefty has been a stable source of quality starts

The seasoned lefty has been a stable source of quality starts so far, going 4-for-4 in that department. The noticeable difference in Sunday's start were the four walks he issued; he entered the day with just two allowed over 21 1/3 frames. Pettitte will look to be a little sharper when takes the mound again on May 1 at Yankee Stadium vs. the Angels.

Yankees SP Andy Pettitte (2-1) took his first loss of the season

News: Yankees SP Andy Pettitte (2-1) took his first loss of the season on Sunday in a 4-1 loss to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Pettitte allowed four runs, three earned, on six hits with six strikeouts and four walks. His ERA went up to 2.96 with the performance. [...]

The seasoned lefty has been a stable source of quality starts,

The seasoned lefty has been a stable source of quality starts, obtaining four in his first four starts. The noticeable difference in Sunday's start vs. his first three were the four walks he issued, contributing to his first start in which less than 60 percent of his pitches were strikes. He had walked just two batters in his first three outings, covering 21 1/3 frames. Petitte takes the mound again on May 1 at Yankee Stadium vs. the Angels.

Boston speedster Ellsbury steals home

Jacoby Ellsbury became the first player to steal home this season, doing it for the Boston Red Sox against Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees.

Making his third start of the season, the 37-year-old left-hander

Making his third start of the season, the 37-year-old left-hander again proved reliable, dealing his way through a revamped A's lineup to wrap things up with a 2.53 ERA. It wasn't a perfect night, however, as Pettitte scattered nine hits and didn't record a strikeout. Still, craftiness goes a long way when supported by a potent Yankees lineup. He'll face a stiffer test next time out against Tim Wakefield and the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Johnny Damon hit the only home run in the first night game at

News: Johnny Damon hit the only home run in the first night game at the new Yankee Stadium and Andy Pettitte pitched New York to a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. Pettitte lasted seven innings and never trailed in the game. He carried a 4-0 lead into the fourth before Oakland sent seven batters to the plate and scored twice -- once on a fielder's choice and once on a single. Pettitte allowed nine hits, while walking none and striking out none. [...]

Pettitte scattered nine hits over seven innings while giving

Pettitte scattered nine hits over seven innings while giving up just two runs to pick up his second win of the season on Tuesday night. [...]

Andy Pettitte allowed two runs over seven innings in a 5-3 win

Andy Pettitte allowed two runs over seven innings in a 5-3 win over the Athletics on Tuesday night. Oddity of the boxscore, Pettitte didn't strike out or walk a batter in the win. [...]

Yankees | Pettitte has winning mark against Oakland

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is 10-5 with a 3.27 ERA in 19 career starts against the Oakland Athletics. He went 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA against them last season.

Yankees | Pettitte to start Tuesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte will start Tuesday, April 21, after originally being scheduled to start Monday, April 20.

It didn't take long for another first at the new Yankee Stadium:

News: It didn't take long for another first at the new Yankee Stadium: the first rainout. Afternoon showers and a forecast for more rain in the evening caused the Yankees to call Monday night's game against the Athletics. No makeup date was announced, but in addition to the remainder of this week's series Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, the A's return for another three-game set from July 24-26. With both teams off July 23, it could be made up then or as part of a day-night doubleheader later in the series. New York's Andy Pettitte and Oakland's Dana Eveland, who had been set back to start the opener, were pushed back to Tuesday. Yankees manager Joe Girardi bypassed Chien-Ming Wang for his next turn following three terrible outings. CC Sabathia is to start Wednesday's series finale against Oakland, and Joba Chamberlain, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte were scheduled to start this weekend in the Yankees' first trip of the year to Fenway Park. [...]

Tonight's Game Postponed

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Afternoon showers and a forecast for more rain in the evening caused the Yankees to call Monday night's game against the Oakland Athletics.

No makeup date was announced, but in addition to the remainder of this week's series on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, the A's return for another three-game set from July 24-26. With both teams off July 23, it could be made up then or as part of a day-night doubleheader later in the series.

Andy Pettitte and Oakland's Dana Eveland, who had been set back to start the opener, were pushed back to Tuesday. The A's said Brett Anderson would start Wednesday, but the Yankees didn't announce the remainder of their rotation.

Joe Girardi still wasn't ready to say whether Chien-Ming Wang would be bypassed for his next turn following three terrible outings.

Pettitte's next start will likely be bumped to Tuesday after

Pettitte's next start will likely be bumped to Tuesday after the Yankees' game against Oakland for Monday has been postponed, the Westchester Journal-News reports. [...]

Monday's A's-Yankees game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Monday's A's-Yankees game was postponed due to inclement weather. A makeup date has not yet been announced. Dana Eveland was the scheduled starter for Oakland with Andy Pettitte on the mound for New York. [...]

Pettitte gave up three runs over 7.1 innings with four strikeouts

Pettitte gave up three runs over 7.1 innings with four strikeouts and one walk, but got a no-decision, in Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay. [...]

Yankees | Pettitte pitches well Wednesday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte gave up three runs and six hits in 7 1/3 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays while receiving the no-decision Wednesday, April 15.

Yankees | Pettitte has success against Tampa Bay

MLB.com reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is 15-4 with a 3.63 ERA in his career against the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA against them last season.

Rays | Pena hits Pettitte well

MLB.com reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena is hitting .353 with two home runs and four RBIs in 17 career at-bats against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte.

Two sides of Wednesday's matchupFrom ESPN.com's Tristan

Two sides of Wednesday's matchupFrom ESPN.com's Tristan H. Cockcroft: "Pettitte is 8-2 with a 3.72 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 12 career starts at Tropicana Field, although one of the losses came in his two turns there in 2008 and he had a 2.00 WHIP in those two starts. If you believe, judging from his first start of 2009, that the "old" Pettitte is back -- and I lean more toward that side of the argument -- he's a worthy fantasy option."Daily Notes for WednesdayTue, Apr 14 [...]

Pettitte tossed seven strong innings in Friday's win at Kansas

Pettitte tossed seven strong innings in Friday's win at Kansas City, allowing just one run and three hits while walking one and striking out six. [...]

Yankees starter Andy Pettitte allowed three hits over seven

News: Yankees starter Andy Pettitte allowed three hits over seven strong innings Friday, striking out six and walking one in a 4-1 victory that made him 8-0 in his last 12 starts against the Royals. Pettitte walked only one. [...]

Yankees | Pettitte has solid outing Friday

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed three hits while striking out six in seven innings to earn the win against the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 10. He is now 8-0 in his last 12 starts against the Royals.

Pettitte showed no ill effects from an extra day of rest following

Pettitte showed no ill effects from an extra day of rest following his final exhibition start. Resembling the ace of yesteryear, he struck out six, walked one and tossed 99 pitches, remaining undefeated in his past 12 starts against Kansas City, dating back to the 1999 season. He faces a tougher opponent next time out in Andy Sonnanstine and the Rays.

Pettitte shines in win

Andy Pettitte was brilliant on Friday night against the Royals, throwing seven innings of one-run ball. He allowed only three hits and a walk and struck out six en route to his first win of the season.

Our View: Pettitte picked up where he left off in spring training and dominated the Royals Friday. He was 3-0 with a 1.17 ERA in the exhibition season and appears to be delaying the aging process as he rolls into another season with the Yankees.

Andy Pettitte limited the Royals to one run and three hits in

Andy Pettitte limited the Royals to one run and three hits in seven innings to win Friday. Pettitte, Brian Bruney and Mariano Rivera combined for 10 strikeouts in a four-hitter. [...]

Yankees | Pettitte had trouble with KC last year

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte was 1-0 with a 6.20 ERA against the Kansas City Royals last season.

Royals | Guillen hits Pettitte well

Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports Kansas City Royals OF Jose Guillen is hitting .333 with two homers and eight RBIs in 18 at-bats against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte since 2004.

Pettitte works four innings

Andy Pettitte allowed one earned run on six hits over four innings in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Cubs, with one walk and two strikeouts.

Our View: Pettitte closed out the exhibition season with a 3-0 mark and a 1.17 ERA, and the 36-year-old should have enough left in the tank for another solid campaign with the contending Yankees.

Yankees SP Andy Pettitte held the Cubs to one run on six hits

News: Yankees SP Andy Pettitte held the Cubs to one run on six hits over four innings Saturday in a 10-1 win. Pettitte walked one, struck out two and allowed a solo homer to Alfonso Soriano. [...]