Yankees Acquire Benitez From Mets In Three-Prospect Deal
The Yankees obtain Armando Benitez from the Mets for three prospects and assume the pitcher’s remaining 6.75 million salary this year. Benitez, 30, is to be Rivera’s setup man after posting a 3-3 record with a 3.10 ERA in 45 games this season. The Mets receive Jason Anderson, Anderson Garcia and Ryan Bicondon.
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Scorekeeping fans now a dying breed
In Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field during the All-Star game scorekeeping fades as crowds mostly rely on memory and programs. Fans like Jason Lukehart and Zak Thompson still maintain scorecards while teams and ballparks emphasize atmosphere and quick access to stats, with some clubs reviving or promoting scoring tools.
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Ex Kernels unload on Big Unit in final rehab start
Randy Johnson struggled in six innings for the Lancaster Quakes beating the class A California League game 5-1. Former Cedar Rapids Kernels teammates Ervin Santana Dallas McPherson Tommy Murphy contributed with key hits as Johnson allowed four runs in the third inning.
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All Star Break Highlights Pitching and Batting Leaders
At the All Star break the league’s top pitchers and hitters are led by standout stars. Key names vie for advantage as teams prepare for the second half, with strong performances fueling early momentum and potential MVP talk.
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Blalock's Blast Boosts Yankees Toward World Series Hope
Hank Blalock delivered a go-ahead two run homer off Eric Gagne in the eighth as the Yankees won 7-6 to stay two games up in the AL East and push toward a possible World Series opener at home. The Royals lead the AL Central by seven games, while Texas and Anaheim trail in their divisions.
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