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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Yankees place Hughes on 15-day DL — Team announces right-hander has strained right oblique — NEW YORK — The way Phil Hughes had been pitching of late, the Yankees' right-hander was likely to find himself back in the Minor Leagues for a refresher course.
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 29: Tigers at Yankees — YANKEES — Andy Pettitte vs. the Detroit hitters. — Jeremy Bonderman vs. the New York hitters. — Notes: Chad Moeller is in fact back but no word yet on the corresponding move. ... Thanks to Mike Dougherty for calling in the lineup.
Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
Details on Hughes injury — Here are some deets on Hughes's injury. Also, not to scare you all with another potential injury, but Johnny Damon had a huge wrap around his upper left leg after the game. I asked him what was wrong, and he said he tweaked his left groin during the day game in Cleveland.
ESPN.com:
Yanked from lineup: A-Rod, Hughes head to DL — NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right quadriceps, leaving another major hole in the New York Yankees lineup. — Rodriguez hurt his leg April 20 in Baltimore and missed three games …
Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
Lots of player moves — Here are a whole bunch of pre-game roster moves: — Catcher Chad Moeller cleared waivers and the Yankees signed him to a major league contract. The Yankees are very happy about this, and he's happy to be back. He's on the roster
Jack Curry / Bats:Is Phil Hughes's Rotation Spot In Jeopardy?
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Geoff Baker / Mariners Blog:
Wilkerson, Norton DFA'd; Clement, Balentien here tonight — The headline says it all. Brad Wilkerson and Greg Norton have been designated for assignment, while Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien have been recalled from Class AAA Tacoma. Both will be in-uniform for tonight's game. They aren't here yet.
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David Andriesen / Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
Balentien's HR only positive from M's loss — CLEVELAND — OK, so there was only one Mariners highlight in an 8-3 pasting at the hands of the Indians on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. But it was a really good one. — Wladimir Balentien, called up earlier in the day to be the regular right fielder …
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Gregg Bell / Associated Press:
Mariners cut RF Wilkerson and PH Norton — SEATTLE (AP)—Right fielder Brad Wilkerson and pinch-hitter Greg Norton were cut Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners, who promoted catching prospect Jeff Clement and power-hitting outfielder Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma.
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yanks Finish April Under .500 and Under Siege From Injuries — There are 25 players on a major league roster, and at this rate, the Yankees will be all out by Memorial Day. They have placed a prominent player on the disabled list in each of the last three days, ending a difficult month with a thud.
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Jay Cohen / Associated Press:
Polanco hits 2 HRs as Tigers top Yankees — NEW YORK (AP)—The Detroit Tigers' awful start is becoming a distant memory. — Placido Polanco homered twice and Marcus Thames also went deep to help Detroit beat New York 6-2 Wednesday night in the Yankees' first game with Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list.
Howard Fendrich / Associated Press:
Braves fall to 0-9 in 1-run games — WASHINGTON (AP)—Wil Nieves wasn't supposed to bunt, of course. — Indeed, with a 1-2 count, the Washington Nationals tried to signal to Nieves that he shouldn't try to sacrifice over the two runners on base with no outs in the 12th inning against the Atlanta Braves.
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Associated Press:
Giants catcher Alfonzo suspended 50 games for positive drug test — CBSSports.com wire reports — SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants minor league catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was suspended 50 games Wednesday for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, the first player penalized …
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Rachel Cohen / Associated Press:
Pirates pound Perez and sloppy Mets 13-1 — NEW YORK (AP)—Oliver Perez couldn't find the plate, Luis Castillo couldn't find the ball and Jose Reyes couldn't find second base. — The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a sloppy performance by the New York Mets, scoring nine unearned runs in a 13-1 victory Wednesday.
Associated Press:
Mets' catcher Schneider released from hospital … NEW YORK (AP) — Mets catcher Brian Schneider was released from a hospital Wednesday after six days of treatment for a staph infection in his left thumb. — Schneider wasn't sure when he will return to the field and that he could still go on the disabled list.
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Associated Press:
Varitek singles in Ramirez to give Boston win — BOSTON - Manny Ramirez [stats] slid in just ahead of the tag on Jason Varitek [stats]'s single in the ninth, giving the Boston Red Sox [team stats] their second straight win in their last at-bat, 2-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Andy Jasner / MLB.com:
Utley belts 11th, but Phils fall to Padres — Philadelphia's offense held in check after first-inning long ball — PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley provided an early spark, but the Phillies couldn't capitalize on the momentum. — After denying Greg Maddux his 350th career win on Tuesday …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Tulo's injury latest twist — Mutiple mishaps end with Atkins playing second base and backup catcher Iannetta at third. — The Denver Post — SAN FRANCISCO — Sometimes reality is weirder than fiction. — A disappointing season became painful over the course of four hours Tuesday.
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Richard Durrett / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers lose game, starter on skipper's birthday — rdurrett@dallasnews.com — ARLINGTON - As birthdays go, Ron Washington may not put his 56th on top of his list. — The day ended with a 9-5 loss to the Royals, dropping his club to 9-18, the worst record in the majors.
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