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12:55 AM ET, April 12, 2009

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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 5: Yankees at Royals (updates with audio from Mark Teixeira)  —  YANKEES (2-2)  —  Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia.  —  ROYALS (2-2)  —  Crisp CF  —  Callaspo 2B  —  DeJesus LF  —  Butler DH  —  Gordon 3B  —  Aviles SS  —  Jacobs 1B  —  Olivio C  —  Bloomquist RF
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Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
Swisher at first, Teixeira scratched  —  Out here at the new K, Mark Teixeira is a late scratch from the lineup with a sore left wrist.  Nick Swisher had been slated to hit second and play leftfield, as they try to keep Swisher involved.  But Johnny Damon is back in the lineup and in leftfield now.
Discussion: River Avenue Blues
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
CC carries confidence into second Yank start
Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Kawakami ready to impress America  —  Atlanta (3-1) vs. Washington (0-4), Saturday, 7:00 p.m. ET  —  While spending the past 13 years as one of the top pitchers in Japan's Central League, Kenshin Kawakami often wondered how he would fare in the United States.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Rain, extras don't damper Braves win
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Talking Chop
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:   Braves outlast Nationals in home opener
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Inquiry Sheds Light on Baseball's World of Steroids  —  When an All-Star third baseman needed help recovering from a shoulder injury, he knew from one of his agents whom to call: a doctor who mailed him steroids and syringes without ever seeing him.  —  A journeyman catcher …
Associated Press:
Willits replaces Adenhart … ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Reggie Willits was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake by the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, a promotion he was reluctant to accept.  —  He's filling the roster opening created by the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart.  —  “It's very difficult.
Discussion: Angels Unplugged, NBCSports.com and MLB
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Associated Press:
Halladay outpitches Lee, helps Blue Jays keep Indians winless  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Not even Cliff Lee could stop Cleveland's slide.  —  The reigning Cy Young Award winner lost his second consecutive start and the Indians, expected to contend this season, remained the AL's only winless team …
Discussion: Bluebird Banter and Yahoo! Sports
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Promising start doesn't last for Indians
Associated Press:
Hernandez, Mets hand Marlins first loss of season  —  MIAMI (AP) — Livan Hernandez found a way to beat the Florida Marlins: by throwing curves slower than the team bus.  —  Hernandez used his off-speed stuff to take a shutout into the seventh inning, helping the New York Mets hand the Marlins their first loss, 8-4 on Saturday night.
Discussion: NBCSports.com
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Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Walk-off secures Marlins' first 4-0 start
Discussion: Mets Geek
Dan Connolly / Baltimore Sun:
Orioles slam Rays in grand style  —  Mora's first-inning homer lifts O's to 6-0 win over Tampa Bay  —  From left, Orioles players Aubrey Huff, Melvin Mora, Adam Jones and Nick Markakis celebrate Mora's grand slam in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.  (Baltimore Sun photo by Karl Merton Ferron / April 11, 2009)
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports and Camden Chat
MLB.com:
New family-friendly options available at Dodger Stadium in 2009  —  Club holds the line on tickets, parking and Dodger Dogs; new lower-priced options available at concessions; Dodgers All-Inclusives provide savings and free parking; tickets still start at $7 for kids, $9 for adults
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Associated Press:
Dodgers lower prices on beer
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Bart Hubbuch / Mets Blog:
Anderson is designated  —  MIAMI — As expected, the Mets designated pinch-hitting specialist Marlon Anderson for assignment this afternoon to make room for Livan Hernandez.  If Anderson clears waivers, he can either accept a spot at Triple-A Buffalo or become a free agent.
Mike Puma / New York Post:
MARTINEZ WILL PLAY THIS SEASON, FRIEND SAYS  —  Pedro Martinez hasn't started the clock on his five-year waiting period for the Hall of Fame just yet.  —  Though Opening Day passed with Martinez still unemployed, the right-hander fully expects to pitch in the major leagues this season …
Associated Press:
Pujols homers twice, drives in 7 in Cardinals' rout of Astros  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to match a career high with seven RBI, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
D-Backs' Webb hopes to make next start  —  Profile: Brandon Webb  —  Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb got some good news on Friday after undergoing an MRI on his right shoulder and he remains hopeful of rejoining the rotation for his next scheduled start on Friday in San Francisco.
Discussion: True Blue LA and MLB FanHouse
 
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