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Bob Klapisch / NorthJersey.com:
A-Rod won't allow Braden to bother him — Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, signs autographs for fans before Friday's game. — Braden, who took exception to A-Rod's crossing of the mound back to first base after a foul ball, hinted he was ready to escalate beyond trading insults.
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New York Post:
These Yankees can win for losing — BOSTON — By the end, the Yankees were playing with a team that was more fitting of Fort Myers in March than Fenway Park in May. — With two more regulars — Nick Johnson and Robinson Cano — lost by mid-game last night, manager Joe Girardi looked …
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Zell's Pinstripe Blog
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Pregame notes: Cano back in the lineup — Robinson Cano is back in the Yankees lineup. — After hitting in the cage this afternoon, Cano proved healthy enough to play and so he's taken Marcus Thames' spot as the Yankees designated hitter. He'll bat in his usual No. 5 spot.
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The Sommer Frieze
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Six-run sixth powers Yankees past Boston
Six-run sixth powers Yankees past Boston
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Baseball Analysts, Pinstripe Alley, Yankeeist, Confessions of a She-Fan and Yankees Daily
Andrew Marchand / ESPN:
New York Yankees Robinson Cano, Nick Johnson hurt in win over Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees Robinson Cano, Nick Johnson hurt in win over Boston Red Sox
Andy / Baseball-Reference Blog:
Jamie Moyer's incredible record-setting performance — Jamie Moyer has pitched himself into the record books and I suspect he's going to stay there for quite a long time. — Last night he became the oldest player in history to throw a complete-game shutout. — Rk Player Age Date Tm Opp Rslt IP H R ER BB SO HR Pit Str GSc
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The Fightins
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Castro makes history as Cubs roll — CINCINNATI — Rookie Starlin Castro not only gave the Cubs a much-needed spark, he made history in his debut. — Called up from Double-A Tennessee earlier on Friday, Castro became the first player in Major League history to drive in six runs in his debut.
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Jeff Caplan / ESPN:
Texas Rangers to bring back Derek Holland, place starter Matt Harrison on disabled list — Holland in, Harrison to DL for Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will call up hard-throwing left-hander Derek Holland on Sunday and send starter Matt Harrison to the disabled list, manager Ron Washington said Saturday.
Associated Press:
Cabrera, Tigers make it 10 straight against Tribe — CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera wasn't exactly in his comfort zone as he batted with the bases loaded in a tie game and the wind swirling on a chilly, damp day. — The Detroit slugger delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning …
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Let's Go Tribe!
Tom Singer / MLB.com:
D-backs activate C. Jackson from DL — Outfielder Parra optioned to Triple-A Reno — Outfielder Conor Jackson was activated off the disabled list on Saturday by the Arizona D-backs, who cleared roster space by optioning outfielder Gerardo Parra to Triple-A Reno.
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Yahoo! Sports
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Meche seeking ‘some luck’ in quest to end skid — Royals right-hander Gil Meche isn't above asking for a little luck tonight against Texas when he seeks to get his season turned around after a miserable first five starts. — “I need a good game for me and for everybody,” he admitted after going 0-3 with a 9.89 ERA.
Andy Katz / ESPN:
Purdue Boilermakers' JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore to return as seniors — Purdue's chance to compete for the 2011 national title improved on Saturday when JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore told coach Matt Painter they would return for their senior season. — Painter said in a text message they would return to school.
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NESN.com
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Lannan to start long-tossing on flat ground — Lefty ready to throw after resting left elbow for five days — WASHINGTON — After resting his left elbow for five days, Nationals left-hander John Lannan will start long-tossing on flat ground at Nationals Park on Saturday morning.
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FishStripes
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Pregame notes: Unhappy Andy and other injury news — Andy Pettitte is having his next start skipped, and he's not happy about it. — “I'm not very happy at all,” he said. “I would have loved to have been able to throw, to come in and play catch or something, and see how I feel.”
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Associated Press:
GONZALEZ POWERS BLUE JAYS PAST WHITE SOX IN 12TH INNING — CHICAGO — Alex Gonzalez hit the tiebreaking three-run homer in the 12th inning and John Buck went deep twice as the Toronto Blue Jays won their sixth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Friday night.
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