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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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External / Associated Press:
Teixeira hits 3 HRs in win vs. Red Sox — BOSTON — Those three long balls Mark Teixeira sent over the Fenway Park fences delivered an emphatic message: His early season struggles are over. — Teixeira joined Lou Gehrig as the only Yankees to hit three home runs against the Boston Red Sox …
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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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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Six-run sixth powers Yankees past Boston
Six-run sixth powers Yankees past Boston
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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
David Margolick / New York Times:
Cheering Section: Red Sox Nation Begins Grumbling in Earnest
Cheering Section: Red Sox Nation Begins Grumbling in Earnest
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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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Associated Press:
Los Angeles Dodgers activate Manny Ramirez — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Manny Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday after he missed 14 games because of a right calf strain. — The Dodgers were 6-8 while Ramirez was on the DL, and also lost the two other games in which he did not play.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Moyer sets mark with two-hit shutout — At 47, oldest hurler to hold team scoreless in complete game — PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer looks like he might try to pitch forever. — Moyer threw a two-hit shutout Friday night in a 7-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.
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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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