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Phil Hughes | Starting Pitcher

Team: New York Yankees
Age / DOB:  (26) / 6/24/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 240
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Phil Hughes held the Orioles to two runs over six innings but left with a no-decision.
Hughes struck out five while giving up five hits and two walks. The right-hander would have been fine if he didn't have to face Chris Dickerson, as the outfielder took Hughes deep twice in the game. It's a nice step forward for Hughes, who had been rocked each of the last two times out. He'll face the Mets next week. May 21 - 11:10 PM

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Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes surrendered seven runs in 2/3 of an inning in the Yankees' loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.

Hughes allowed six hits and two walks before being removed, and Raul Ibanez dealt Hughes the biggest blow with a grand slam. Hughes has now allowed 13 runs in his last two starts after sporting a 3.60 through six starts. The right-hander now has a 5.88 ERA on the season. His next start will come Monday against the Orioles.
May 15 - 10:09 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes allowed a season-high six runs in 5 2/3 innings Friday against the Royals, but still walked away with the victory.

Quite a contrast for Hughes, who had allowed a total of six runs over his previous four starts. He was tagged for seven hits -- including a pair of home runs -- while walking two and fanning three. Fortunately for Hughes and fantasy owners, the Yankees' bats were locked in on this night. Hughes will look to improve on his 4.43 ERA next week against the Mariners.
May 11 - 12:00 AM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes was outstanding in Saturday's victory over the A's, scattering four hits and a pair of walks over eight scoreless innings and amassing nine strikeouts.

It was far and away the best start of the 2013 season for the 26-year-old right-hander, who was in complete command the entire afternoon. He's now fanned nine hitters in each of his last two outings and sports a terrific 34/7 K/BB ratio over 35 innings. He'll look to keep things rolling when he does battle against the Royals in Kansas City on Friday. Grab him now if he's available.
May 4 - 4:51 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes struck out nine while holding the Blue Jays to two runs over six innings in Sunday's 3-2 victory.

He allowed seven hits and issued one free pass. Hughes didn't stay in the game long enough to pick up his first win of the season, but he's now surrendered just two runs in each of his last three outings and boasts a 21/3 K/BB ratio over that time. He should be in lineups later this week against the A's.
Apr 28 - 4:03 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes took a tough no-decision on Tuesday, allowing two runs in seven innings as the Yankees beat the Rays.

That's two serviceable starts in a row for the righty after a slow start to the season. Unfortunately Hughes hasn't gotten a win for either effort, as he remains 0-2 on the year. His improved starts should afford him more time in the Yankees rotation, though, so continue to use him in AL-only leagues. His next start will come Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Apr 23 - 11:40 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes held the Diamondbacks to two runs while striking out six over seven innings in Thursday’s loss.

Hughes served up a home run to Didi Gregorius and Martin Prado, but both longballs were solo shots. The right-hander looked great otherwise, issuing no free passes while allowing a total of six hits. It’s a welcomed change from Hughes’ first two outings when he gave up a total of nine runs – eight earned – while failing to record an out beyond the fourth inning. He’ll try to keep the momentum going next week in Tampa.
Apr 18 - 11:28 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes surrendered five earned runs over three innings in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

Hughes served up two walks and nine hits -- including three home runs -- while netting zero strikeouts. The right-hander looks awful right now and can't be trusted in fantasy leagues. He will face Toronto next.
Apr 13 - 7:09 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes will start Saturday for the Yankees.

The Yanks had been planning on skipping him following Thursday's rainout, but they've decided instead to push Hiroki Kuroda back to Sunday and give Hughes the ball Saturday.
Related: Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda
Source: Daniel Barbarisi on Twitter
Apr 12 - 3:32 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes will be skipped in the rotation following Thursday's rainout.

Consecutive rainouts have allowed the Yanks to skip both Hughes and Ivan Nova. Hughes will next get the ball on Tuesday.
Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter
Apr 11 - 9:32 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Thursday's game between the Yankees and Indians has been postponed due to rain.

It's the second straight night that they've been rained out. No makeup date has been announced. The Yankees will keep their rotation the same for the weekend series versus the Orioles, meaning Hughes will be pushed back to Tuesday. Zach McAllister will be pushed back to Saturday, with Justin Masterson staying on turn Friday.
Related: Zach McAllister
Source: Nick Camino on Twitter
Apr 11 - 8:58 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes is dealing with a stomach bug.

Hughes is optimistic that he'll feel well enough to make his scheduled start Thursday night against the Indians. The Yankees will make that call Thursday afternoon.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Apr 10 - 4:18 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes yielded four runs -- three earned -- over four innings Saturday in a loss to the Tigers.

Hughes was rushed back from a bulging disc and looked very hittable Saturday against an explosive Tigers lineup. He did not issue a walk and struck out four, but the right-hander surrendered eight Detroit hits. Hughes will hope for better next time out against the Indians.
Apr 6 - 7:39 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Yankees activated RHP Phil Hughes from the 15-day disabled list.

Hughes will make his season debut Saturday against the Tigers. He pitched seven innings in an extended spring training game Monday, but the Yankees figure to put him on a conservative pitch count for his first few outings. With Hughes back in the starting rotation, David Phelps will return to the bullpen.
Apr 6 - 4:08 PM
Phil Hughes - S - Yankees

Phil Hughes (back) will be activated from the disabled list to start Saturday against the Tigers.

Hughes was originally expected to make a rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and join the Yankees' rotation on April 11, but there has been a change in plans. While it's less than ideal, the arrangement allows David Phelps to help out a bullpen which has seen a lot of work in the first week of the season.
Related: David Phelps
Source: Wallace Matthews on Twitter
Apr 5 - 6:07 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Francisco Cervelli
2Chris Stewart
3Austin Romine
1B1Mark Teixeira
2Lyle Overbay
2B1Robinson Cano
SS1Derek Jeter
2Eduardo Nunez
3Jayson Nix
4Reid Brignac
3B1Alex Rodriguez
2Kevin Youkilis
3David Adams
LF1Curtis Granderson
2Vernon Wells
CF1Brett Gardner
RF1Ichiro Suzuki
2Brennan Boesch
3Ben Francisco
DH1Travis Hafner
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1CC Sabathia
2Hiroki Kuroda
3Andy Pettitte
4Phil Hughes
5Ivan Nova
6David Phelps
7Michael Pineda
8Vidal Nuno
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Mariano Rivera
2David Robertson
3Boone Logan
4Joba Chamberlain
5Shawn Kelley
6Adam Warren
7Cesar Cabral
8Preston Claiborne
9David Huff