Yankees’ Rodriguez still sidelined by sore thumb (AP)

Alex Rodriguez is hoping a thin strip of tape will prevent any more pain in his sprained left thumb. The Yankees slugger hit in the cage and took batting practice Friday with a strip of athletic tape around the handle of his bat. The tape, about half an inch wide and approximately the same thickness, acted as a pad between Rodriguez's hands.

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A-Rod scratched from lineup because of thumb (AP)

Alex Rodriguez has been scratched from the Yankees' lineup Tuesday night because of a jammed left thumb sustained two days ago, his first game back from knee surgery. Rodriguez was originally set to bat fourth for New York in the opener of a three-game series against Oakland. But after cutting short his early batting practice he decided it was too sore to play.

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A-Rod could begin rehab assignment Friday (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez could begin a rehab assignment as early as Friday, the New York Post reported Sunday. Rodriguez, on the disabled list while recovering from knee surgery, took batting practice Saturday for the first time since having right knee surgery...

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Rangers’ Hamilton takes BP (Yahoo! Sports)

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton took a big step toward a return to action, participating in batting practice with his teammates for the first time since breaking his right upper arm April 12. The reigning American League Most Valuable Player said he experienced no...

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Cleveland Indians add another sweep to the books: A fan’s reaction (Associated Content)

The Cleveland Indians once again held batting practice on the Kansas City Royals sweeping them in a three-game series at home. The Tribe continues to hold the best record in the American League at 16-8. They are 10-2 at home, have won their last 10 home games, and above all, have a...

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Yankees RHP Silva set to throw batting practice (AP)

Yankees pitcher Carlos Silva is scheduled to throw batting practice for the first time since signing with New York this month. Silva threw 45 pitches Thursday in his third bullpen session at the Yankees' spring training complex and will throw batting practice Saturday. The right-hander was released by the Chicago Cubs during spring training and agreed to a minor league contract with New York on...

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Yankees RHP Silva set to throw batting practice (PA SportsTicker)

Yankees pitcher Carlos Silva is scheduled to throw batting practice for the first time since signing with New York this month.

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Fan’s view: Chase Utley to return to Phillies sooner than expected? (Associated Content)

A knee issue prevented Chase Utley from playing any games in spring training. News that he has been taking batting practice, fielding grounders and will soon begin jogging seems to indicate that he will try to rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies earlier than anticipated.

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Yankees’ Granderson could miss opening day (AP)

Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson might not be ready for opening day because of a strained muscle on his right side. Granderson underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday, which showed a strained internal oblique. He was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday game's against Baltimore after getting hurt on his last swing in batting practice.

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A-Rod back in Yankees’ starting lineup (AP)

Alex Rodriguez had a pair of hits and drove in a run in his return from the disabled list Sunday, but it wasn't enough to help the New York Yankees avoid a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays that snapped their eight-game winning streak. Rodriguez grounded out his first two times up before two singles, including a groundball in which he beat out the throw to first.

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