Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers Highlight MLB Schedule for May 13, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Yanks’ Derek Jeter Ties Tony Gwynn on All-time Hits List in Win Over Seattle (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NEW YORK--While New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra celebrated his 87th birthday Saturday, 3,000-hit club member Derek Jeter moved up Baseball's career hits list, tying Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn for 17th place all-time with an eighth-inning single up the middle off Seattle Mariners reliever Tom Wilhelmsen.

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New York Mets at Miami Marlins Highlight MLB Schedule for May 12, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Rays and Orioles Meet in 1st Place Showdown: Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

In a division containing 2 of the top 3 payrolls in baseball, it is only fitting that the real action concerns the more budget-conscious teams within the group.

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New York Yankees Report Card for First 30 Games of 2012: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

In greyhound racing, the shortest distance tracks offer is the 3/16 mile dash. In baseball, fortunately for the New York Yankees, the 3/16 mark of the season is about only 30 games, giving them plenty of time to recover from a shaky start. The Yankees suffered a devastating blow recently, losing closer Mariano Rivera to a freak injury, but the pieces are still present for success.

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Penny the latest big name to disappoint in Japan (The Associated Press)

TOKYO (AP) American pitcher Brad Penny was released by the Softbank Hawks after appearing in just one game for the Pacific League team, becoming the latest in a long list of former major league players to struggle to adjust to Japan's unique brand of baseball.

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Penny the latest big name to disappoint in Japan (The Associated Press)

TOKYO (AP) American pitcher Brad Penny was released by the Softbank Hawks after appearing in just one game for the Pacific League team, becoming the latest in a long list of former major league players to struggle to adjust to Japan's unique brand of baseball.

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Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers Highlight MLB Schedule for May 11, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees Highlight MLB Schedule for May 10, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with a full month of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October baseball but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen.

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Josh Hamilton hits four home runs against Orioles, becomes 16th player in history to reach record (Big League Stew)

Josh Hamilton won over baseball on a summer night in the Bronx four years ago, putting on an unbelievable show of power in the home run derby at old Yankee Stadium. [Photos: Josh Hamilton's big night] On Tuesday night in … Continue reading

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