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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 …
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.
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.
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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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Manuel Is Trying to Get Martínez Back on Track — ST. LOUIS — Whenever possible, the Mets have given Pedro Martínez an extra day's rest. Given a chance to do so this week, however, Manager Jerry Manuel declined. — Martínez is scheduled to start Wednesday night …
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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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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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 …
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 …
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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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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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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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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