Why can’t the Mets sign these guys? A fan’s view (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Most of us took little notice this past offseason when the New York Yankees signed a couple of insurance policies for their pitching staff. As the season winds down to its last precious few weeks, you can make a case for Bartolo Colon and Freddie Garcia as two of the most valuable...

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Yankees at Red Sox August 30-September 1: Fan preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Yankees visit Fenway Park to take on their biggest rivals, the Boston Red Sox, to try to reclaim first place in the American League East. The teams will play three games from August 30-September 1. The Yankees must win this series - if not sweep it - to have a chance...

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Yankees’ A-Rod out against Red Sox? (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez aggravated an injury to his left thumb Sunday and didn't...

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AL Roundup: A look at Monday’s games (The Canadian Press)

On most occasions, the Baltimore Orioles would be delighted to split four games with the New York Yankees.

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Romero grinds out another W as Blue Jays beat Rays (PA SportsTicker)

Ricky Romero's pitching line didn't look all that pretty, but the 'W' more than made up for it.

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A-Rod sent home for MRI; Jeter’s knee still hurts (AP)

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned to New York on Monday to have an MRI on his left thumb, and the result "came out good," according to manager Joe Girardi. Rodriguez sat out Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles after playing in the first half of the split-doubleheader.

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New York Yankees 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 (adds quotes) (Yahoo! Sports)

Freddy Garcia doesn't throw quite as hard as he did back in the day. That's why the Yankee starter relies heavily on smarts and guile to do his job now as a 34-year old. Garcia showed the young Baltimore lineup a few things about baseball in New York's 3-2 victory at...

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Yankees beat Orioles 3-2 for 4-game split (AP)

Freddy Garcia picked up where he left off in his return from the disabled list, and Nick Swisher took it upon himself to make up for the absence of the New York Yankees' two most notable stars. Garcia pitched six innings of two-hit ball, Swisher homered and the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Monday night to earn a split of the four-game series.

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New York Yankees 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 (first lede) (Yahoo! Sports)

Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer and Mark Teixeira added an RBI double to support starter Freddy Garcia's strong six-inning effort, as the Yankees edged the Orioles 3-2 before 18,223 Monday night at Camden Yards. The victory was New York's second in a row and earned the...

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Toronto manager Farrell to miss 3-game series at Baltimore (Yahoo! Sports)

Toronto Blue Jays manager will not be with his team for a three-game road series that begins Tuesday in Baltimore against the Orioles. Farrell has been diagnosed with pneumonia, which was diagnosed after he was hospitalized late Thursday following an episode of pain on his left...

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