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9:20 PM ET, May 18, 2008

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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
The latest on A-Rod's rehab  —  This from the AP in Tampa:  —  Alex Rodriguez remains on target to rejoin the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  —  The third baseman, out since April 28 with a strained right quadriceps, hit a grand slam to center field during his 15 at-bats in a simulated game Sunday.
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Associated Press:
Rodriguez on target for Tuesday return from injury  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Alex Rodriguez remains on target to rejoin the New York Yankees on Tuesday.  —  The third baseman, out since April 28 with a strained right quadriceps, hit a grand slam to center field during his 15 at-bats in a simulated game Sunday.
Associated Press:
Santana pitches Mets to 7-4 victory over Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Johan Santana made the Yankees pay for passing on him last winter.  —  The two-time Cy Young Award winner pitched efficiently into the eighth inning, and the New York Mets got home runs from Jose Reyes and David Wright to top …
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Gary Shelton / St. Petersburg Times:
Young Rays have passed Yankees in standings and in talent
Discussion: Rays Index and The Bronx Block
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Hank Steinbrenner accents the positives for Yankees
Discussion: Sliding Into Home
Associated Press:
Overbay, Stewart lift Jays by Phils 6-5  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Lyle Overbay's three-run pinch-hit homer and Shannon Stewart's two-run double helped the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday in a game that was delayed twice by rain.  —  Ryan Howard gave the Phillies …
Richard Durrett / TEXAS RANGERS:
Big News: Blalock moving to first  —  When Hank Blalock comes off the disabled list — maybe as soon as next weekend in Cleveland — he'll play at first.  —  Hank was the one that volunteered to make the move.  He went over some stuff at first this morning with Ron Washington and will work …
Discussion: Lone Star Ball
Amalie Benjamin / Boston Globe:
Masterson, Colon to pitch  —  The Red Sox have announced the starters for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, against the Kansas City Royals.  Justin Masterson will be brought up on Tuesday, swapped with Chris Smith (who came up today).  Then Masterson will return to the minors after the game …
John Hickey / seattlepi.com Mariners blog:
Clement sent down; Vidro back as DH; Reed up  —  The Mariners came out of their win Sunday over San Diego with a minor surprise.  —  Rookie catcher Jeff Clement, who was struggling with a .167 batting average in just about two weeks of work, was sent back down to the minor leagues.
Discussion: Bottom9 Baseball
Woody Paige / Denver Post:
Rumer has it this fan is no Bartman  —  The Rockies have a friend in the diamond business.  —  After the Rockies' 3-2 victory over the Twins on Saturday night — in a gem of a game — the jewelry chain that honors the star of the game should have given the sparkling bauble to . . . Eric Rumer.
Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Peavy to miss next start with sore elbow  —  Reigning NL CY Young winner scheduled to have MRI Monday  —  SEATTLE — When Jake Peavy first experienced soreness in his right elbow three weeks ago, he opted to skip his bullpen sessions between starts with hopes the pain would go away.
Juan Gonzalez / NY Daily News:
Secret papers show how Yankees became richest team in sports  —  The Yankees are floundering in the standings but the team's reputation as the money machine of American sports is as dominating as ever.  —  The millions of dollars earned by the Bronx Bombers - whose estimated $1.2 billion worth makes …
Discussion: Yankee GM Blog
David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
Subway Series Game 2 on schedule (for now)  —  Despite the rain earlier, it appears tonight's game will start on time at 8:05 p.m. A couple twists to the Mets lineup.  Marlon Anderson, playing leftfield, will bat second and Moises Alou will be the DH.  As Willie Randolph explained it …
Discussion: Hot Foot
Associated Press:
Astros RHP Oswalt may miss next start  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—Houston manager Cecil Cooper said there was miscommunication about sending Astros ace Roy Oswalt to pitch the seventh inning — which is when he left the game Saturday night with a hip injury against Texas.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Brian Costello / New York Post:
FORMER YANKEE ELLIS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE  —  Dock Phillip Ellis' voice reveals how much pain he is in.  The former pitcher speaks slowly, haltingly about his battle with cirrhosis of the liver.  “It's pretty bad,” Ellis said...  A-ROD GOES DEEP IN FIRST REHAB GAME
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals sign Soria to three-year guaranteed extension with three additional option years  —  The Royals and Soria reached agreement Saturday on a six-year contract agreement that runs through 2014.  The deal is believed to include $8 million in guaranteed money over the next three seasons …
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Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Royals give contract extension to Soria
Discussion: Kansas City Star and MLB Rumors
Associated Press:   Soria to ink 3-year deal
 
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