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Yankees' Pettitte leaves game with strained groin — NEW YORK—Andy Pettitte left the New York Yankees' game against Tampa Bay in the third inning Sunday because of a strained left groin. — The pitcher was taken to New York-Presbyterian Hospital for an MRI, the Yankees said.
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Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett cuts hands hitting clubhouse doors in frustration
Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett cuts hands hitting clubhouse doors in frustration
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Mark Viera / New York Times:
Burnett Loses His Control, Then He Loses His Cool
Burnett Loses His Control, Then He Loses His Cool
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Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
Peralta hits improbable inside-the-parker — Tigers' Raburn knocks open bullpen door trying for drive — CLEVELAND — The planets have to align just right for a guy like Indians third baseman Jhonny Peralta to hit an inside-the-park home run. On Sunday at Progressive Field, it happened.
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Yogi Berra in hospital, but in good condition after missing Yankees Old-timers' Day due to fall — A day after he missed Old-timers' Day because of a fall at his Montclair, N.J. home, Yankee legend Yogi Berra was back in the hospital but in good condition, according to sources …
Cash Kruth / MLB.com:
Close call snuffs Giants' comeback bid — Ishikawa's single ties game in ninth, but Mets win in 10 — SAN FRANCISCO — Travis Ishikawa didn't think he was safe; he knew it. — So, too, did the Giants' dugout, which began to celebrate. — Heck, even Mets catcher Henry Blanco was getting ready to walk back to the dugout.
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Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com:
Mariners place embargo on sweep attempt — Santana's excellent effort goes to waste in 10-inning defeat — ANAHEIM — Ervin Santana simply can't catch a break. — The Angels right-hander has a 2.31 ERA over this past three starts but nothing to show for it in the win column.
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Rivera homers as Halos edge Mariners
Associated Press:
Twins rally with four-run ninth inning to beat White Sox — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delmon Young (FSY) capped a four-run ninth inning with a two-run triple, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-6, come-from-behind victory over the Chicago White Sox. — The Twins won three of four games in the series …
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
New York Mets welcome back second baseman Luis Castillo — SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Mets should have their full lineup for the first time this season when they open a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. — Second baseman Luis Castillo is due to be activated …
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Bowden called up; Molina designated — The Red Sox recalled Michael Bowden, and as a result, Gustavo Molina was designated for assignment. — Bowden, a first-round pick in 2005 and one of the organization's top prospects, entered the year in Pawtucket as a starter, but recently …
Associated Press:
Cards burn Broxton, complete sweep of Dodgers — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Holliday remembers facing Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton from the days when he was still playing in the NL West, and those memories sure came in handy Sunday. — Holliday drove in the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning …
Steve Gilbert / MLB.com:
Nothing imminent on trade front for D-backs — SAN DIEGO — It's a good thing Jerry Dipoto has unlimited minutes on his cell phone plan, because the D-backs' interim GM has spent plenty of time with it attached to his ear this month in advance of the July 31 Trade Deadline.
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Bruce Levine / ESPN:
Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano could return by end of month — CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano could rejoin the Chicago Cubs by the end of the month. — Manager Lou Piniella says the right-hander will likely pitch a simulated game Monday at the team's training complex in Mesa, Ariz., and his next stop would be Triple-A Iowa.
Sports Network / Toronto Sun:
Youkilis lifts Red Sox over Rangers — Boston, MA - Kevin Youkilis' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning gave the Boston Red Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers in the third contest of a four-game set from Fenway Park. — With Alexi Ogando (3-1) on the mound, Marco Scutaro led off the 11th with a walk.
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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi puts Joba Chamberlain on notice that job could be in jeopardy — It hasn't been a banner week for Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain. First he was voted the most overrated player in Sports Illustrated's anonymous poll of major leaguers …
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