The American League East is so woeful these days that, yes, even Chase Headley could make a difference.
Ligue 1
NEW YORK — Perhaps the only mistake the New York Yankees made in Saturday's 7-1 win was a fat fastball to the Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey. Brandon McCarthy, cruising at the time, saw his fifth-inning offering shipped into the left-field seats for a solo home run.
The New York Yankees' fading playoff hopes took a huge hit Thursday when All-Star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was diagnosed with a small tear in his right elbow ligament that could end his season.
8 NEW YORK (AP) — Following a long stretch of futility, Tampa Bay's fortunes have turned. Logan Forsythe hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 12th inning and the Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 Monday night despite squandering a late lead.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Derek Jeter kept trying to tell everyone he didn't want this All-Star Game to be all about him. The trouble is that no one would listen.
It will be known as Derek Jeter's final All-Star Game, but who's joining him July 15 at Target Field in Minneapolis? Lots of fresh faces. USA TODAY Sports' Paul White breaks down five first-timers you need to know:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Leake has gotten stronger every year, and his fastball velocity has increased as a result. Even so, he still doesn't know where all those strikeouts came from.
MINNEAPOLIS --- Some players want no part of the All-Star Home Run Derby for fear it will mess up their swing. Yoenis Cespedes, though, thrives in the event.
Suspended New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez received permission by baseball officials to use testosterone during his 2007 MVP season, a person with knowledge of the exemption told USA TODAY Sports.
ST. LOUIS - It was getting late, the kids were in bed, and Jimmy Rollins told his wife that he had a serious question for her.
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