With Masahiro Tanaka injured and CC Sabathia struggling, the New York Yankees could use a reliable ace. Once again, Michael Pineda proved he's up to the task. Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer, Pineda matched his career high with eight shutout innings and the Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 Tuesday night. ''He's been as good as anyone we've got,'' manager Joe Girardi said of Pineda, who hadn't pitched eight innings since doing it against Kansas City in September 2011. More...