Although Jered Weaver left the New York Yankees in awe after eight shutdown innings, he didn't leave the mound with a victory. Maicer Izturis made sure the Los Angeles Angels didn't completely waste another stellar start by their ace. Izturis connected for a pinch-hit, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the Angels rallied to beat New York 2-1 Friday night for their fifth...

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Of all the amazing things that great ballplayers can do, hitting well from both sides of the plate is the one that produces the most awe in my mind. So many hitters struggle to succeed from just one batter's box … Continue reading →

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TORONTO - When Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Brett Cecil broke into the majors last season he admits to being in awe when facing the New York Yankees. Not anymore.

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If Josh Tomlin was in awe of Alex Rodriguez and the mighty New York Yankees, he didn't show it. Tomlin took a shutout into the eighth inning against A-Rod and the rest of New York's potent lineup to win his major league debut with the Cleveland Indians, 4-1 on Tuesday night. "That was an outstanding effort by the kid," Indians manager Manny Acta said.

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