AL Capsules (The Associated Press)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Derek Jeter had four hits to stretch his hitting streak to 13 games, Alex Rodriguez belted career home run No. 632 and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Monday night.

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AL Capsules (The Associated Press)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Derek Jeter had four hits to stretch his hitting streak to 13 games, Alex Rodriguez belted career home run No. 632 and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Monday night.

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May 2012 Los Angeles Angels Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The May 2012 Los Angeles Angels schedule gives the team a great chance to make a run towards the top of the American League West. With 12 games against the division, the Angels have their opportunity to make a real run at the division lead.

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Fenway Park 100: Top 10 Home Runs (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Thousands of home runs have been hit during the 100-year history of Fenway Park in Boston. As a Red Sox fan, I grew up listening to games on the radio and, later, watching on TV. Choosing the Top 10 Fenway home runs is fairly easy -- especially the best 7-8. Some I saw or heard as they happened. Others were stories passed down to me by my Red Sox-loving ancestors.

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Five Positive Takeaways for Giants After Losing Opening Series Against Diamondbacks: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Despite being swept to open the season 0-3, the San Francisco Giants should not worry about the future too much moving forward. Plenty of other teams in Major League Baseball are off to slow starts, after all. If you ignore the losses, then most other developments from those games look pretty good. Without a doubt, we could see some major improvements right away for the starting rotation and lineup. There is no reason to worry yet.

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New York Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera Dominates Team’s Pitching Record Books: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

My fellow New York Yankees fans have an incredible appreciation for reliever Mariano Rivera, who has been with the club since 1995. Rivera actually started 10 games during that season, but he has been throwing exclusively in the late innings ever since.

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Beachy goes 6 for Braves against Yankees (AP)

Atlanta Braves starter Brandon Beachy turned out to be a dependable five-inning pitcher last season. In his rookie year, he started 25 games and went 7-3, but he chalked up only 141 2-3 innings. He became known for hitting the wall around the sixth inning and turning it over to the Braves' stellar bullpen.

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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Highlight MLB Spring Training Schedule for March 22, 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Regardless of the time of year or whether the games count in the standings, any time the New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox, the game becomes one of high importance. It is perhaps the greatest rivalry in professional baseball.

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New York Yankees 2012 Promotional Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 schedule for the New York Yankees is set and there are plenty of promo and giveaway days this season. Promotional items and free giveaways always add to significant events at the ballpark and make various games throughout the season more appealing to attend. From days honoring distinguished players to various knickknacks featuring team logos, there are plenty of promotional items slated for the Yankees 2012 season.

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New York Yankees 2012 Promotional Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 schedule for the New York Yankees is set and there are plenty of promo and giveaway days this season. Promotional items and free giveaways always add to significant events at the ballpark and make various games throughout the season more appealing to attend.

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