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A.J. Burnett quickly got the New York Yankees back to their winning ways. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and the Yankees opened the long holiday weekend with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Dellucci played with the Cleveland Indians from 2007-2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- The Toronto Blue Jays have purchased the contract of outfielder Dave Dellucci from triple-A Las Vegas and cleared a roster spot by designating utilityman Russ Adams for assignment.

CINCINNATI a ' Joey Votto still has his touch in the clutch. Votto turned a tough pitch into a two-out single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning Thursday, sending Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on an afternoon that was as frustrating as it gets for the Reds a ' until the final swing.

A year after a 9-0 record in Atlanta helped give Philadelphia momentum for its World Series championship run, three straight losses at Turner Field left the Phillies feeling flawed.

For once, the Mariners were the ones going long, as two home runs pushed them to an 8-4 victory over the Yankees today in New York.

Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. Thursday's game between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres was delayed for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth inning Thursday when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at Petco Park.

The Rockies traded utility infielder Jeff Baker to the Cubs for Class A Daytona relief pitcher Alberto Alburquerque, who will be assigned to Double-A Tulsa, Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd confirmed Thursday morning.

Almost midway through a season's journey.... View full size photo uploaded July 1, 2009 The length of its season is what gives baseball a dimension no other sport has.

Brian Moehler pitched six strong innings and the Houston Astros scored six runs in the fourth inning en route to a 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

Colby Rasmus hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning after rookie third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped his foul pop fly earlier in the at-bat, giving the St.

Alex Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking homer, Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh consecutive victory.

Blue Jays blank Rays 5-0 Ricky Romero throws a pitch en route to his third straight victory Wednesday as the Blue Jays blanked Tampa 5-0. Romero tosses eight innings of four-hit ball and gets home runs from Barajas, Lind and Rolen on Canada Day TORONTO - Last updated on Wednesday, Jul.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game and Scott Baker labored through five tough innings, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over the hapless Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter.

The AL West-leading Angels had their six-game win streak snapped by Texas Tuesday night, 9-5. The Rangers hit a season-high five home runs in the win.

Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, an 11-10 win Tuesday night before a mixture of delirious hometown fans and stunned Red Sox backers.

Lowell placed on 15-day DL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE -- Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a strained right hip.

The Yankees traded for Pirates utility man Eric Hinske on Tuesday. The Yankees sent to the Pirates two minor leaguers, outfielder Eric Fryer and right-handed pitcher Casey Erickson, in exchange for Hinske, the 2002 rookie of the year.

Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings, J.D. Drew came within a double of hitting for the cycle, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Monday night.

Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Monday night in the opener of a suddenly significant series between NL West teams.