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11:25 AM ET, April 21, 2008

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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
New Boss Wants to See Chamberlain Start (Now)  —  With the Yankees off to a 10-10 start, and two of their young starters struggling, the Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said there was one thing in particular he would like to change: He wants Joba Chamberlain, the Yankees' hard-throwing setup man, to move into the rotation.
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ESPN.com:
Steinbrenner lashes out, says Joba needs to start  —  Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner, like his father George, has never been one to mince words.  When it comes to where pitcher Joba Chamberlain should be — the bullpen or the starting rotation — the younger Steinbrenner's expectations are crystal clear.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Minor pitching switch  —  The rotation this week:  —  Tuesday: Chien-Ming Wang  —  Wednesday: Mike Mussina  —  Thursday: Phil Hughes  —  Friday: Andy Pettitte  —  Saturday: Ian Kennedy  —  It's a just a minor adjustment as Kennedy gets an extra day of rest and Pettitte stays on his regular turn.
Jim Salisbury / Philly.com:
Team puts Rollins on DL and calls up 2 fielders  —  After listening to Jimmy Rollins say “any day now” for nearly two weeks, the Phillies took matters into their own hands and placed their MVP shortstop on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle yesterday.
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Andy Jasner / MLB.com:
Rollins placed on disabled list  —  Shortstop's ankle sprain lands him among injured for first time  —  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is headed to the disabled list for the first time in his eight-year Major League career.  —  The Phillies announced before Sunday's finale …
Discussion: New York Post and Philliesflow.com
Joshua Robinson / New York Times:
Two Homers From Utley as Phillies Top the Mets
Discussion: New York Post and Phillies Nation
Philly.com:
Rollins Finally Lands on DL
Associated Press:   Sprained ankle lands MVP Rollins on 15-day DL
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Rodriguez “sore,” could miss a few days  —  Alex Rodriguez left Camden Yards with his leg wrapped with a heat pad.  It appears he will be out at least a few days.  —  “It's a little sore, a little tight,” he said.  “I have some concern about it.  Anytime you have any type of feeling like that you have some concern.”
Discussion: Bronx Banter and Bronx Liaison
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Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:   Latest on A-Rod  —  Here's my story for tomorrow's paper on Alex Rodriguez.
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
A-Rod injures quad, but Yankees beat O's
Discussion: New York Post and Boston Herald
Mark Feinsand / Blogging the Bombers:
A-Rod leaves game with strained quad muscle
Discussion: New York Post and NY Daily News
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Huber's first homer propels Padres  —  Lefty Wolf earns victory, outdueling D-backs' Johnson  —  PHOENIX — Chances are Justin Huber won't romanticize tales of his first Major League home run when he gets around to returning to his native Australia, but not because he didn't think it was an important hit …
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Associated Press:
Wolf … PHOENIX (AP) - Justin Huber connected for his first career home run off Randy Johnson , helping the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Sunday and snap a four-game losing streak.  —  That's probably bigger news in San Diego than in Huber's native Australia.
Rich Lederer / Baseball Analysts:
Q&A: Rob Neyer - The Big Book of Baseball Legends  —  Rob Neyer is no stranger to readers of Baseball Analysts.  He has written a guest column for us, participated in roundtable discussions and surveys, and linked to a number of our articles on his ESPN.com website.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
Ben Volin / Palm Beach Post:
Marlins Notebook: Tankersley rebounds to get key outs  —  MIAMI GARDENS — Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez wouldn't let Taylor Tankersley dwell on Friday's performance.  —  “These guys know there's no doghouse here,” Gonzalez said after Florida's 6-1 win Sunday over Washington.
Discussion: FishStripes
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Who's got it?  —  Marlins urge their pitchers to take charge on popups  —  MIAMI — Are pitchers really encouraged to catch a high pop fly near the mound?  —  Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez says yes.  —  It doesn't happen often that you see a pitcher make the catch on a high fly ball.
Discussion: FishStripes
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Notebook: Mulder thriving in Springfield  —  While Cardinals starter Braden Looper was wobbling here Sunday, prospective Cardinals starter Mark Mulder seemed to be thriving in Springfield.  —  Mulder, making his second start on a medical rehabilitation program as he continues his recovery …
Discussion: Baseball Musings
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers' Broussard having a rough week  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  BOSTON - He ended the week stuck in an 0-for-16 rut.  He made two critical fielding mistakes.  He found out he would be losing playing time.  —  Oh, and his taxes were due.  On the whole, Ben Broussard has had better weeks.
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Jays, Thomas mutually part ways  —  Designated hitter took exception to decrease in playing time  —  TORONTO — It was a situation that had potential to become an enormous distraction for the Blue Jays.  Instead, the club found a way to come to an agreement with veteran Frank Thomas on a mutual parting of ways.
Discussion: The Yankees
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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Royals designate RHP Nomo for assignment  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—Hideo Nomo's career in the majors might be over.  —  The Kansas City Royals designated the right-hander for assignment Sunday, perhaps ending his 12 seasons in the big leagues.  Pitcher Luke Hochevar was called up from Triple-A Omaha.
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:   Nomo designated for assignment
 
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