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Yankees outlast Oakland on hit by pitch in 12th (AP)

One after another, the New York Yankees kept putting runners on base and leaving them out there to wilt in the heat. Somehow, they still managed to outlast Oakland. Jose Molina was hit by Lenny DiNardo's pitch with the bases loaded in the 12th inning, and New York edged the Athletics 4-3 Saturday in a tense game that lasted 4 hours, 45 minutes on a 93-degree afternoon.

Yankees LF Damon takes batting practice (PA SportsTicker)

New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon moved closer to returning to the lineup after taking batting practice prior to Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Yankees Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

This was the type of performance the Yankees needed to start the second half.

Another strong start from Mike Mussina to prove the first half wasn't a fluke.

An MVP-like game from Alex Rodriguez and a solid effort from Robinson Cano at the plate.

Even newcomer Richie Sexson chipped in with a hit and an RBI.

It will be a long road to a playoff spot for the Yankees—as long as it's been in a while. Friday night, they took as solid a first step as they could.

YANKEES 7, A'S 1: Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-4 and Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 and both players homered to lead the Yankees to a win in their first game after the break. Mike Mussina pitched six innings of one-run ball for his 12th win.

Sexson in Yankees' lineup after finalizing deal (AP)

Richie Sexson finalized his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup against Oakland left-hander Greg Smith. Sexson was released by Seattle last week. The big first baseman slumped badly against right-handed pitching with the Mariners this season, but hit .344 with five home runs in 71 at-bats against lefties.

Sandlot ball going the way of wooden bats (AP)

Sandlot baseball, a slice of American life enjoyed for decades by boys from coast to coast, appears on the verge of extinction. Many men over 40 remember those summer days when they headed to the park or vacant lot and played ball all day -- or until Mom sent word that it was time for dinner. Nowadays, most neighborhood ball fields sit empty on summer afternoons, the idea of unsupervised play...

Cano, A-Rod help Mussina earn 12th win for Yanks (AP)

Mike Mussina received plenty of support from the New York Yankees, and newcomer Richie Sexson was right in the middle of it. Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Alex Rodriguez also connected and New York built an early cushion for Mussina in a 7-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Sexson hit an RBI single in his first at-bat with the Yankees, and Mussina (12-6) pitched six...

Injury status grim for Yankees LF Matsui (PA SportsTicker)

After meeting with doctors earlier Friday, New York Yankees left fielder Hideki Matsui will be banned from baseball activities this weekend and be re-evaluated on Monday.

Yankees sign Sexson (PA SportsTicker)

Needing a righthanded hitter, the New York Yankees on Friday signed first baseman Richie Sexson to a major league contract.

Yankees call Bonds rumor nonsense (Yahoo! Sports)

When Internet reports about the New York Yankees negotiating with Barry Bonds kicked in Thursday, phones buzzed...

The best players choose the best player (Yahoo! Sports)

All-Stars were asked to pick the top player in the game. Alex Rodriguez and Josh Hamilton were the top vote-getters.

Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)

Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.

Big Papi begins rehab, will be ready for Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

Thursday night in Pawtucket, R.I., Ortiz is scheduled to begin a weeklong rehab assignment designed to have him...

Rays, Cubs have big hopes for second half (AP)

Raise your hand if you had this in your preseason picks. Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays are sandwiched between the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees and leading the wild-card race in -- gasp! -- mid-July. The Chicago White Sox are on top in the AL Central, with the big-budget Detroit Tigers in third and Cleveland languishing in last.

Damon could hit off a tee Friday (AP)

Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon could hit off a tee on Friday and hopes to rejoin the team by late next week. Damon is on the 15-day disabled list with an injured left shoulder, which was hurt when the outfielder ran into the fence attempting to catch a ball on July 4. He underwent treatment only Wednesday at the Yankees' minor league complex.

No save, but Rivera helps AL to win (PA SportsTicker)

On a night that was dedicated to honoring Yankee Stadium, it only seemed appropriate that Mariano Rivera would close out a win for the American League.

Matsui injury means Yanks may consider Bonds (Yahoo! Sports)

Will Hideki Matsui's bum knee cause the New York Yankees to hit the Bonds market? Should Matsui require surgery...

AL extends All-Star dominance (Yahoo! Sports)

Everything about the All-Star game was long, including the pregame ceremonies. It was only fitting the game was a historic marathon.

Hall of an intro: New, old All-Stars take places (AP)

Alex Rodriguez cut across the diamond to third base, then warmly embraced Chipper Jones, Brooks Robinson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett and Wade Boggs. Now that's some hot corner. Baseball blended its past and present Tuesday, starting with Yogi Berra leading a red-carpet parade through midtown Manhattan.

A-Rod's wife seeks evidence of spying (AP)

The wife of Alex Rodriguez wants to know if the New York Yankees star hired private detectives or installed wiretaps to spy on her. Cynthia Rodriguez's lawyers demanded evidence of any such surveillance as part of a routine request filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court last week in their divorce case. The document asks for any tape recordings, photographs, reports from investigators or results from...

Matsui could be headed for knee surgery (AP)

Hideki Matsui's left knee swelled, increasing the possibility he will need season-ending surgery and perhaps giving the New York Yankees reason to contemplate signing Barry Bonds. General manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Matsui was running out of options to rehabilitate his knee, which has sidelined him since June 22 and kept him from playing the outfield since June 15.

Torre says Girardi has what it takes to handle Yankee pressure (Yahoo! Sports)

Joe Girardi has seen his New York Yankees under-perform and be hurt by injuries, had a veteran player express...

Papelbon ready to defer to Rivera in All-Star game (PA SportsTicker)

BRONX, New York (Ticker) - Boston Red Sox closer Jonathon Papelbon said he would happily let his veteran rival Mariano Rivera go to the mound for the final inning of Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.

Sweaty Babe Ruth cap auctioned in NY for $328,000 (AP)

A baseball cap worn by New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth has been auctioned for a record $328,000 on Monday. The sweat-stained cap from around the 1920s sold at an auction of Yankees memorabilia in New York. Hunt Auctions says the cap is one of only three Yankees hats in existence worn by Ruth during games.

Pettitte blasts teammates after weak offensive showing (Yahoo! Sports)

The New York Yankees bats made little noise Sunday. Andy Pettitte, however, certainly pumped up the volume...