The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Kevin Youkilis from the 15-day disabled list in time for Friday's game against Texas. He started at third base and batted cleanup. Youkilis was sidelined for the minimum 15 days after dealing with a stiff back for nearly a week.

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After almost two weeks of turmoil, Miguel Cabrera returned to where he's most comfortable: a baseball field. Cabrera played his first game following his arrest, going 0-for-2 with a walk as the Detroit Tigers' designated hitter Monday in a 6-2 win over the New York Yankees. Cabrera batted cleanup, his first appearance since his arrest on Feb.

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On the disabled list since Aug. 21, Alex Rodriguez was in the New York Yankees’ lineup Sunday, but the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled his return. Rodriguez, who has not played in a full game since Aug. 15, was on the DL because of a strained left calf. Yankees manager Joe Girardi told ESPNNewYork before the game: “We feel it is healed and ready to go.” Rodriguez batted cleanup against the Blue Jays. He entered Sunday hitting .265 with 21 homers and 97 RBIs.

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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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