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Yankees rally from three down to beat Rays
New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson singles in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Robinson Chirinos in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 18, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Yankees won 5-4.
New York Yankees’ Curtis Granderson singles in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Robinson Chirinos in the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 18, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Yankees won 5-4. / AP Photo / Mike Carlson

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Burnett’s outing topped by Humber in Yankees’ loss

  • New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) delivers in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) delivers in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) delivers in the…

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in…

  • New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) reacts as he grounds out with a pinch runner on second in the eighth inning of their baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) reacts as he grounds out with a pinch runner on second in the eighth inning of their baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) reacts as he grounds out…

  • New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano drops the ball as Chicago White Sox pinch runner Brent Lillibridge steals second in the ninth inning in the White Sox 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano drops the ball as Chicago White Sox pinch runner Brent Lillibridge steals second in the ninth inning in the White Sox 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano drops the ball as…

  • New York Yankees Robinson Cano flips his bat after striking out swinging with two runners on board in the Yankees 2-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees Robinson Cano flips his bat after striking out swinging with two runners on board in the Yankees 2-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees Robinson Cano flips his bat after striking out…

  • New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano tosses the ball after allowing an RBI single to Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko in the ninth inning of the Yankees 2-0 loss to the White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano tosses the ball after allowing an RBI single to Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko in the ninth inning of the Yankees 2-0 loss to the White Sox in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano tosses the ball…

  • Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Humber took a no-hitter into the seventh inning until he gave up a single to New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the bottom of the seventh. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in the first inning against the New York Yankees in their baseball game at Yankee Stadium Monday, April 25, 2011 in New York. Humber took a no-hitter into the seventh inning until he gave up a single to New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the bottom of the seventh. Photo: Kathy Willens / AP

    Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber (41) delivers in…

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    Colon throws 6 strong innings in Yankees’ loss

  • Tampa Bay Rays Kelly Shoppach is congratulated by teammates after his solo home run off New York Yankees starter Bartolo Colon in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    Tampa Bay Rays Kelly Shoppach is congratulated by teammates after…

  • Tampa Bay Rays Dan Johnson is congratulated by teammates after his solo home run against the New York Yankees, breaking a 1-1 tie, in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    Tampa Bay Rays Dan Johnson is congratulated by teammates after his…

  • New York Yankees’ Bartolo Colon delivers to Tampa Bay Rays B.J. Upton during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees’ Bartolo Colon delivers to Tampa Bay Rays B.J….

  • Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, right, flips the ball to first baseman Dan Johnson on a sacrifice bunt by New York Yankees Ramiro Pena in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, right, flips the ball to…

  • New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada fields a ground out by Tampa Bay Rays’ Ben Zobrist during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada fields a ground out by…

  • New York Yankees’ Brett Gardner, right, steals second ahead of a tag by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Reid Brignac during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees’ Brett Gardner, right, steals second ahead of a…

  • New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez pops out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez pops out against the Tampa Bay Rays…

  • New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi watches from the dugout rail against the Tampa Bay Rays before a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi watches from the dugout rail…

  • Tampa Bay Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson delivers to the New York Yankees during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    Tampa Bay Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson delivers to the New York…

  • New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter takes off from first as he steals second base against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter takes off from first as he steals…

  • New York Yankees starter Bartolo Colon leaves the dugout to face the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees starter Bartolo Colon leaves the dugout to face…

  • New York Yankees starter Bartolo Colon delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees starter Bartolo Colon delivers against the Tampa…

  • New York Yankees catcher Russ Martin, right, gives starter Bartolo Colon a pat on the back during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees catcher Russ Martin, right, gives starter Bartolo…

  • New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada, right, congratulates starter Bartolo Colon after he covered first base on a ground out to Posada by Tampa Bay Rays Ben Zobrist in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada, right, congratulates…

  • New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada, right, tries to get a glove on the ball as Tampa Bay Rays’ Johnny Damon slides back safely into first base on an unsuccessful pick off attempt in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 21, 2011. Colon was charged with a throwing error on the play and Damon advanced to second. Photo: Charles Krupa / AP

    New York Yankees first baseman Jorge Posada, right, tries to get a…

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    Red Sox show off new bullpen in 2-1 win over Yanks

  • A Boston Red Sox fan, right, passes a New York Yankees fan, left, at the concession stands at a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    A Boston Red Sox fan, right, passes a New York Yankees fan, left,…

  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima accepts donations from fans for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief efforts, prior to Boston’s spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima accepts donations from fans…

  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets a pat on the shoulder from a vendor as he accepts donations for the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief efforts, prior to Boston’s spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets a pat on the shoulder…

  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima delivers against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima delivers against the New York…

  • New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, takes pitcher Dellin Betances out of the spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, left, takes pitcher Dellin…

  • Boston Red Sox’s Jarrod Saltimacchia follows through on an RBI single, breaking a 1-1 tie, against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox’s Jarrod Saltimacchia follows through on an RBI…

  • New York Yankees starter Manny Banuelos throws a warmup pitch prior to the Yankees’ spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    New York Yankees starter Manny Banuelos throws a warmup pitch prior…

  • Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz (34) slides back into second ahead as New York Yankees second baseman Eduardo Nunez waits for the throw on a pickoff attempt in the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz (34) slides back into second ahead as…

  • New York Yankees’ Nick Swisher throws his bat after lining out to a former teammate, Boston Red Sox starter Alfredo Aceves, in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    New York Yankees’ Nick Swisher throws his bat after lining out to a…

  • Former Boston Red Sox pitching great Bill “The Spaceman” Lee flips a ball while visiting the field prior to the Red Sox’s spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Former Boston Red Sox pitching great Bill “The Spaceman” Lee flips…

  • Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, right, laughs with former Red Sox pitching great Bill “The Spaceman” Lee before the Red Sox faced the New York Yankees in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona, right, laughs with former…

  • Boston Red Sox starter Aldredo Aceves delivers to his former New York Yankees teammate Brett Gardner in the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, March 14, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Boston Red Sox starter Aldredo Aceves delivers to his former New…

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    Yanks’ Mitre works 3 innings in scoreless tie

  • Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jeremy Accardo throws in the fourth inning during a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Sarasota, Fla., Monday, March 7, 2011. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP

    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jeremy Accardo throws in the fourth…

  • Baltimore Orioles’ Mark Reynolds, right, is tagged out by New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Sarasota, Fla., Monday, March 7, 2011. Reynolds was trying to score on a double by Adam Jones. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP

    Baltimore Orioles’ Mark Reynolds, right, is tagged out by New York…

  • Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Britton throws in the second inning during a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Sarasota, Fla., Monday, March 7, 2011. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP

    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Britton throws in the second inning…

  • New York Yankees’ Sergio Mitre throws in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles during a spring training baseball game in Sarasota, Fla., Monday, March 7, 2011. Photo: Gene J. Puskar / AP

    New York Yankees’ Sergio Mitre throws in the second inning against…

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    Miguel Cabrera plays 1st game since arrest

  • Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, center, blows a bubble in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera, center, blows a bubble in the…

  • New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez throws out Detroit Tigers Brandon Inge at first base after fielding a grounder during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP

    New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez throws out Detroit…

  • New York Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia warms up before the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: AP / AP

    New York Yankees starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia warms up before the…

  • Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to homeplate during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP

    Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to…

  • New York Yankees left fielder Justin Maxwell dives but misses a fly ball hit for a double by Detroit Tigers’ Jhonny Peralta during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP

    New York Yankees left fielder Justin Maxwell dives but misses a fly…

  • Members of the Detroit Tigers congratulate each other after defeating the New York Yankees 6-2 in a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP

    Members of the Detroit Tigers congratulate each other after…

  • Detroit Tigers’ Cale Iorg, right, is congratulated by teammate John Murrian (74) after hitting a home run off of New York Yankees pitcher D.J. Mitchell during the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. Photo: Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP

    Detroit Tigers’ Cale Iorg, right, is congratulated by teammate John…

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