"The M*A*S*H unit that is the Yankees clubhouse learned today that relief pitcher Rafael Soriano is in for an extended stay , moving from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Counting Soriano, the Yankees have 11 players, including captain Derek Jeter, on the DL.

But somehow, some way the Yankees keep winning. General manager Brian Cashman has been criticized for having a geriatric roster - and he does in some spots - but he has also assembled some youth and depth. It's a team of hip-hop and old-school, young guns and venerable veterans coming together in perfect harmony.

That's what is going on in the Bronx as the Yankees shake off injury after injury - and a sweep at the hands of the Red Sox - and keep rolling, getting contributions from all corners of their clubhouse.

Tonight, Mark Teixeira blasted a pair of two-run homers, Robinson Cano unloaded a three-run shot and youngsters Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena hit solo shots and pitcher Ivan Nova did enough to earn the victory in a 12-4 drubbing of the Rangers at Yankees Stadium. The win was the fifth in the past six games for the Yankees (38-28), who close out this three-game set against the Rangers this afternoon.

The 45,969 in attendance also were treated to a defensive gem as centerfielder Curtis Granderson gunned down a runner at the plate with a laser throw in the sixth inning and the Yankees clinging to a two-run lead.

"I was just trying to take advantage because the ball was hit hard, just trying to put it in the vicinity so Cervelli could make a play," Granderson said. "I just wanted to give him a shot."

Teixeira joined some elite company by homering from both sides of the plate in the same game for the 11th time in his career. He ties Chili Davis and Eddie Murray for the record. It was also the 31st career multi-homer game for Teixeira, his second this season. With 21 homers this season, he is tied with Granderson and Toronto's Jose Bautista for the major league lead.

"Eddie Murray is the reason I'm a switch hitter," said Teixeira, who grew up outside Baltimore. "My father and I used to go to the games and wonder which side of the plate Murray would hit a home run from. It's pretty neat to be a part of that group.""