Angels release 38-year-old OF Abreu (The Associated Press)

CLEVELAND (AP) The struggling Los Angeles Angels released slumping outfielder Bobby Abreu on Friday night.

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McDonald sparks Red Sox 10-3 win vs White Sox (The Associated Press)

CHICAGO (AP) Darnell McDonald hit a tiebreaking three-run double and homered to help the Boston Red Sox rally to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Friday night.

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Orioles-Angels Preview (The Associated Press)

If there was ever a time for Albert Pujols to hit his first home run with the Los Angeles Angels, Friday night's series opener with the Baltimore Orioles would seem to be it.

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Yankees Got the Wrong Mariner for Jesus Montero: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As Felix Hernandez walked off the grass of Safeco Field he could only shake his head. His line in Friday night's loss to the Oakland Athletics read 7 IP with 2 ER scored. On most nights, on most teams the performance would be good enough to earn a win. But not with the punch-less Seattle Mariners who have done little to improve their anemic offense of 2011 when they hit a paltry .233 with only 109 homers. By comparison the New York Yankees hit .263 with 222 home runs. ...

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Harrison goes 8 as Rangers breeze by Twins 4-1 (AP)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Twins fans, and even some players, were eager to see Joe Nathan take the mound for the Texas Rangers in his first game back at Target Field on Friday night.

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Pineda has shoulder soreness as Yanks top Phils (AP)

An injury to Michael Pineda may have ended any questions about the New York Yankees' rotation. Pineda experienced soreness in the back of his right shoulder during the Yankees' 13-9 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. "My arm is a little sore," Pineda said. Pineda, bidding for a starting spot, allowed six runs and seven hits in 2 2-3 innings.

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Pineda says he experienced shoulder soreness (PA SportsTicker)

Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda says he experienced soreness in the back of his right shoulder during his start Friday night against Philadelphia.

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Wakefield to announce his retirement Friday (Yahoo! Sports)

Tim Wakefield will announce his retirement Friday night, the Boston Red Sox announced. Wakefield, who pitched 17 of his 19 seasons for the Red Sox, will make the announcement at a press conference at Boston's spring training site in Fort Myers, Fla.

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A blockbuster night: Yankees trade Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda, sign Hiroki Kuroda (Yahoo! Sports)

This is why the New York Yankees pay Brian Cashman the big bucks to be general manager. Cashman reconstructed the Yankees starting rotation Friday night by making a bold trade with the Seattle Mariners for right-hander Michael Pineda and throwing … Continue reading →

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World Series Game 7: Cardinals’ resilience pays off (Yahoo! Sports)

By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS -- There certainly have been better teams than the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. However, few in baseball history will be remembered for being more resilient. The Cardinals completed an amazing comeback story Friday night by beating the Texas...

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