by Micheal Robinson - The Minnesota Twins have lost 16 of their last 19 games at Yankee Stadium as they open up their final series ever at The House That Ruth Built.
The Yankees began with a positive start in their second half after sweeping the Oakland Athletics in three games at home to get to a season-best eight games over the .500 mark.
moved Robinson up to batting fifth during Sunday's game against Oakland. With Damon and Matsui still out with injuries and Jorge Posada slumping, Cano has stepped up and continues to prove to be a dominant hitter in the Yankees' lineup.

by anaconda on Jul 21, 2008 6:45 PM EDT in Game Threads Yanks have won 7 straight games at home and 8 of 11 overall. They are now 8 games over .500 for the

With Yankee Stadium closing its doors for good at the end of the season, the New York Yankees know they'll have to pick up their play in the second half in order for the hallowed venue to see its 14th consecutive - and final - postseason.
They're off to an impressive start.

(Sports Network) - The New York Yankees try for their eighth straight home win this evening, when they kick off a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins

The New York Yankees just completed a sweep over the Athletics so it’s no surprise to see them favored at home, but are they the right play?

The Twins have not fared well in the Bronx, dropping 22 of their last 30 at The Stadium. Play Sidney Ponson and the Yankees Monday when they host Minnesota.
The Twins have greatly struggled against New York the past few seasons, and coming off a tough loss on Sunday pluc facing travel, this could be a tough opening game.
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