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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
The latest on the injuries — Brian Bruney was sent back to NY to get his elbow checked. It was bothering him on Wednesday which is why he didn't pitch. Then he felt it again today. — Cody Ransom has a strained right quad. There's a tear to some degree. He's going on the DL.
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Kansas City Star:
Greinke magnificent again as Royals beat Tigers 6-1 — “I don't know why there were so many people here today,” Greinke said. “I know it was fireworks night, and I guess there was a (Buck Night) giveaway. — “But still, the Royals have come a long way selling out a game against the Tigers.
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Lynn Henning / Detroit News:
Eddie Bonine demoted to make room for Joel Zumaya — Kansas City, Mo. — Eddie Bonine was optioned to Triple-A Toledo following Friday night's 6-1 Tigers loss to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. — Bonine, a right-hander, was sent down to make room for Joel Zumaya …
John Harper / NY Daily News:
Harper: Teix strikes out in rivalry debut — BOSTON - In his first taste of The Rivalry, Mark Teixeira had his chance to put a memorable imprint on all things Yankees-Red Sox and officially become the player Red Sox Nation loves to hate most. — Well, until Alex Rodriguez comes back anyway.
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Associated Press:
Bay, Youkilis hit clutch homers late as Red Sox edge Yankees — BOSTON (AP) — Jason Bay homered off Mariano Rivera with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and Kevin Youkilis hit a solo shot in the 11th on Friday night as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-4 for their eighth straight victory.
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David Lennon / Newsday:
Mets security confiscates K cards — Johan Santana's 10 strikeouts Friday nearly got three graduate students from Syosset kicked out of Citi Field for posting K cards on the leftfield facade. — Santana was up to six by the middle of the third inning when Keith Heller …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Many moves — Wang to DL, Robertson coming. — Ransom on DL (quad). No word on who is coming. — Bruney has an injured elbow. Tests tomorrow. — UPDATE, 11:53 p.m.: Bruney was sent back to New York for an MRI.
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MLB:
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb suffer stback in comeback try — PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb experienced a setback Friday in his attempt to recover from shoulder problems that have sidelined him since his opening-day start. — Webb's scheduled bullpen session …
Associated Press:
Victorino, Phillies slam Marlins with rally in the ninth — MIAMI (AP) — Shane Victorino hit his first career grand slam to highlight a seven-run rally in the ninth inning against closer Matt Lindstrom, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 7-3 on Friday night.
Dennis Manoloff / Plain Dealer:
CLEVELAND INDIANS — Baseball News, Schedule, Pictures, and More — Cleveland Indians pitching prospect Adam Miller facing career-threatening surgery on finger — CLEVELAND — Right-handed pitcher Adam Miller likely will undergo surgery on his right middle finger Tuesday …
Associated Press:
Young's homer in ninth lifts Rangers over Orioles — BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael Young hit a two-out, two-run homer off George Sherrill in the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 5-4 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. — The Rangers trailed 4-1 in the fifth inning …
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Hurdle won't take chances with Ramirez — The question was simple, if not a bit ridiculous. — The answer was a testament to Manny Ramirez's immense talent. Can ManRam actually hit .350 and not be hot? — “Yes,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. — Ramirez sauntered into town …
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