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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Sabathia, Rodriguez lead Yankees past Texas (The SportsXchange)

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Alex Rodriguez tagged his former club with a three-run home run as the New York Yankees beat the league-leading Texas Rangers 7-4 Monday night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

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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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Yankees 7, Rangers 4 (The SportsXchange)

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Alex Rodriguez tagged his former club with a three-run home run as the New York Yankees beat the league-leading Texas Rangers 7-4 Monday night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

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Ivan Rodriguez Throws to Second One Last Time: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Ivan Rodriguez returned to the Texas Rangers for a very special moment on Monday night, April 23, 2012. Rodriguez was at the Rangers' game against the New York Yankees to retire. He came out before the game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch but then Michael Young had another idea.

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Blue Jays hand Royals 11th straight loss, 4-1 (The Associated Press)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer, Kelly Johnson also went deep and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the bumbling Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep.

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Five Greatest Catchers in MLB History (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

On Wednesday, Ivan Rodriguez, affectionately known as "Pudge," announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 21 seasons. Even though his final game took place last September with the Washington Nationals, Rodriguez will officially retire as a member of the Texas Rangers, the team that he spent more time with than any during his career. To honor him, the Rangers have planned a pregame ceremony prior to their game against the New York Yankees on Monday night. ...

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AL Capsules (AP)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Justin Verlander beat Kansas City once again, surviving a shaky ninth inning Monday night to deliver the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 victory over the Royals.

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Derek Jeter Carries Hot Bat into Twins Series (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NEW YORK--Derek Jeter and Curtis Granderson hit back-to-back home runs off starter Carl Pavano Monday night, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 2-2 tie in the first inning of the New York Yankees' four-game series opener vs. the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium.

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Twins-Yankees Preview (AP)

After getting swept by the two-time defending AL champions, things won't get any easier for the Minnesota Twins as they start a difficult four-game series Monday night.

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