In an era so filled with whiffs that it's pushing Nolan Ryan himself down all-time lists, pitching to contact still exists.
New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda has been scratched from his start Thursday night against the Texas Rangers with tightness in his right forearm.
Yankees right-hander Adam Warren will not make his scheduled start in Wednesday's series finale against the Angels and will instead report back to the bullpen.
The Yankees will receive a significant addition to their starting rotation on Wednesday, when righty Ivan Nova makes his first start in 14 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery in Apri 2014.
New York Yankees right-handed starter Chase Whitley will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, which will force him to be out of action for at least a year.
The Yankees could be without Chase Whitley for the rest of the season after the right-hander went on the disabled list Friday with a sprained pitching elbow.
