Damon draws ovation in return to Yankee Stadium (AP)

Johnny Damon has drawn a standing ovation in his return to Yankee Stadium. The crowd began cheering when Damon came to the plate for the Detroit Tigers in the first inning on Monday night. Damon waved his helmet to the fans and turned to the New York dugout, where the Yankees applauded. Damon starred for the Yankees during the past four years and helped them win the World Series last season.

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Damon draws ovation in return to Yankee Stadium (PA SportsTicker)

Johnny Damon has drawn a standing ovation in his return to Yankee Stadium.

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MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers (AP)

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday. The sale was formally approved at a MLB owners' meeting in Minneapolis, marking the end of a monthslong struggle that Ryan and Greenberg endured to take control of the club.

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