Blue Jays 4, Yankees 1 (The SportsXchange)

TORONTO -- Jose Bautista and J.P. Arencibia each hit a two-run homer Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays completed a two-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 4-1 victory before 31,266 at Rogers Centre.

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New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Highlight MLB Schedule for May 15, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Highlight MLB Schedule for May 14, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees Highlight MLB Schedule for May 8, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Fan’s View: What If Mariano Rivera Had Pitched for the New York Mets? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

My disdain for the New York Yankees is no secret, but my respect and admiration for Mariano Rivera transcends my rooting interests. With 608 career saves, he is -- was? -- the greatest closer in the history of Major League Baseball. Sadly, Rivera's decorated career, which includes 12 All-Star appearances and five World Series rings, may be in jeopardy following a freak accident in Kansas City on Thursday, April 3.

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Pettitte to get at least 1 more start in minors (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) While Andy Pettitte was testifying in a Washington, D.C., court house, the New York Yankees said he'll get at least one more start in the minor leagues before rejoining their starting rotation.

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Ranking the New York Mets’ Top Five Best Beards: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees are well-known for their clean-shaven, ultra-conversative appearances. Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner implemented a "no facial hair" policy for the team in the 1970s, and the rule still stands today with Joe Girardi at the helm.

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Five Things About Former New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre’s Playing Career You Might Not Know (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre has an eventual date with the Hall of Fame based on his four world championships. Torre, remembered fondly by fans of the Yankees, like me, had a very good career as a player, although it was not worthy of Cooperstown, in my opinion. Nevertheless, he was the National League Most Valuable Player in 1971 and strung together some excellent campaigns.

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What a Nolan Ryan Rookie Card Means to This Yankees Fan (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees did not fare so well against the Texas Rangers, losing the three-game series to the AL West leaders 2-1.

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Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees Highlight MLB Schedule for April 27, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season well underway. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape. The beginning of the year brings promise, and already memories have been created early in the season. At this point anything can still happen.

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