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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Madden: Yanks have same old problems — Even though George Steinbrenner has faded from view and silenced his old back-page bluster, it is safe to say the Yankees have lost none of The Boss' “Barnum” and remain the greatest show on Earth. — At least off the field.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Joba, Yankee offense come up short — The key to beating Mariano Rivera, at least this season, is hoping he pitches in a non-save situation. — In a continuation of a bizarre trend that is the only blemish on his superb season, Rivera entered a tie game in the ninth inning Tuesday night …
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
On Night Pitchers Need Lift, Yanks' Bats Are Far Too Quiet — The sounds of victory at Yankee Stadium often take these forms: a bat splintering from a lively fastball, John Sterling exulting in the broadcast booth and Frank Sinatra spreading the news over the loudspeakers.
Willie Bans / MLB.com:
Rangers get to Rivera in Yanks' loss — Steady closer allows tiebreaking run to score in ninth inning — NEW YORK — With the Yankees' offense — in manager Joe Girardi's words — “sputtering” lately, the team turned to its model of consistency with the game tied in the ninth inning against the Rangers on Tuesday.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Maine doesn't have dead arm, will start Saturday — ST. LOUIS - John Maine's right arm was feeling live enough yesterday to at least give a thumbs-up when asked about his condition following Monday's 7-1 loss to the Cardinals. Maine complained of dead-arm symptoms heading into that night's start …
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Red Sox Monster:
We really need to work on this ‘grace in defeat’ thing — In light of the way tonight's 3-1 loss by the Red Sox to the Tampa Bay Rays went, perhaps this image captured during the telecast of the game sums up the frustration of Sox fans everywhere: — Yeah, that just about does it …
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Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:This time, Manny being Manny is unacceptable — Push comes to shove
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Dan Mangan / New York Post:
MADGE'S BASE BAWL — STUNG BY BUZZ OF COZY A-ROD VISITS — Now that's a squeeze play! — Madonna yesterday strongly denied reports that she and Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez have been cozying up at the unhappily married Material Mom's Upper West Side pad.
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Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez at Madonna's Apartment Right After Wife Gave Birth — New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez was at Madonna's Central Park West apartment in New York City shortly after his wife gave birth to their second daughter, Usmagazine.com has learned.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
This is confusing — The Yankees had a runner on first base with no outs in the bottom of the ninth and were down 3-2 tonight. — Derek Jeter was on the bench. But Melky Cabrera stayed in the game and grounded into a double play. This would be the same Melky Cabrera who was 0 for his last 18 when he stepped to the plate.
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Kevin Baxter / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers' Rafael Furcal in pain after rehab start — He will be examined by doctor after he feels back discomfort the morning after playing in his first minor league game following nearly two months on the disabled list. — HOUSTON — Nearly two months after going on the disabled list …
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Sanchez hit in the leg against Cards — Mets reliever exits game, but won't miss time with bruise — ST. LOUIS — Mets reliever Duaner Sanchez was struck on the inside of his left knee by a line drive on Tuesday. He remained on the ground for several minutes while the team's training staff attended …
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Associated Press:
Anderson's HR extends Angels' West lead — ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)—No matter how badly Garret Anderson may be slumping, he's always a dangerous hitter. — Anderson hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after Vladimir Guerrero had tied it with an RBI single …
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Marichal and Spahn Dueled a Complete Game and a Half — From the ninth inning on, Juan Marichal pleaded with his manager, Alvin Dark, to stay in the game. Why shouldn't he keep pitching? Marichal, the San Francisco Giants right-hander with the high leg kick, had held the Milwaukee Braves scoreless.
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Associated Press:
Cain's gem lifts Giants past Cubs — SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Cain had been thinking a lot about this outing and how much he needed to bounce back with a great start. Then he went out and pitched one of his best games yet in 2008. — Cain struck out 10 in eight shutout innings …
Enrique Rojas / ESPN:
Dominican phenom Inoa agrees to deal with A's … ORLANDO, Fla. — Dominican prospect Michael Inoa has agreed to a minor league contract and a $4.25 million signing bonus with the Oakland Athletics, said the 16-year-old from Santo Domingo. — Inoa and his parents turned down more lucrative offers …
Ryan Lavner / MLB.com:
Phillies option Myers to Triple-A — GM Gillick hopes righty can return to form by second half — ATLANTA — The Phillies optioned struggling right-hander Brett Myers to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Tuesday's game against the Braves. General manager Pat Gillick announced the move in a statement.
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