Beaten Kentucky Derby favorite Friesan Fire tries again in PreaknessBALTIMORE — Larry Jones knows something about running a filly against the boys in a Triple Crown race, and he’s not looking forward to the threat posed by Rachel Alexandra. Seat shopping: You can still catch baseball for mere bucks, and the game’s the sameBALTIMORE — The crowd at Oriole Park at Camden Yards was so sparse on a recent weeknight, its murmur so low, that you could hear clear across the field when a fan let out a disappointed wail at first pitch: “Where IS everybody?” Friesan Fire to run in Preakness after next-to-last finish in Kentucky DerbyBALTIMORE — Friesan Fire will run in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes after the colt finished next-to-last as the wagering favorite in the Kentucky Derby. Yankees 5, Orioles 3DP_New York 2, Baltimore 1. LOB_New York 6, Baltimore 7. 2B_Cano (8), Me.Cabrera (4). HR_Damon (9), Teixeira (7), Cano (6), Huff (6). CS_Mora (2). Damon homer in 7th caps comeback for Yankees, who use three HRs to beat Orioles 5-3BALTIMORE — Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, the biggest blow in a long-ball attack that carried the New York Yankees past the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Sunday. Yankees’ Joba Chamberlain pops blood vessel in pitching hand; status for Sunday uncertainBALTIMORE — New York Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain broke a blood vessel in his thumb during batting practice Saturday, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. Yankees’ Chamberlain pops blood vessel in pitching hand; status for Sunday uncertainBALTIMORE — New York Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain broke a blood vessel in his thumb during batting practice Saturday, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. Orioles 12, Yankees 5E_Swisher (3). DP_New York 1, Baltimore 2. LOB_New York 4, Baltimore 6. 2B_Me.Cabrera (3), Ad.Jones 2 (12), Zaun (6). HR_Damon (8), Teixeira (6), Swisher (8), Ad.Jones (6), Markakis (6), Huff (5), Montanez (1). SB_Jeter (7), C.Izturis (6). SF_Swisher, B.Roberts. Huff homers in 8-run 2nd inning, Orioles get 16 hits in 12-5 rout of YankeesBALTIMORE — Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer off Phil Hughes during an eight-run second inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 12-5 Saturday night in a game that featured seven home runs. Filly Rachel Alexandra will be morning line favorite in Preakness if she runsBALTIMORE — A field of 13 is expected for the Preakness on May 16, but a decision on entering superstar filly Rachel Alexandra against the boys won’t be made until she works out. Hail the mighty home run: Ball flies, woes seem to go awayBALTIMORE — Memo to Jake Peavy, or whoever starts July 3 for the San Diego Padres: Don’t throw a first-pitch fastball to Manny Ramirez. Yankees add veteran pitcher Tomko to shaky bullpen; he had 0.64 ERA in Triple-ABALTIMORE — The New York Yankees purchased the contract of right-hander Brett Tomko from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre before Saturday’s game at Baltimore. Alex Rodriguez returns in style, homers on first pitch to carry Yankees past Orioles 4-0BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez announced his return to the Yankees by hitting a three-run homer on the first pitch of his late-starting season, CC Sabathia pitched a four-hitter and New York ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night. Alex Rodriguez returns in style, homers on first pitch to carry Yankees past Orioles 4-0BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez announced his return to the Yankees by hitting a three-run homer on the first pitch of his late-starting season, CC Sabathia pitched a four-hitter and New York ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night. Rodriguez returns in style, homers on first pitch to carry Yankees over Orioles 4-0BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez announced his return to the Yankees by hitting a three-run homer on the first pitch of his late-starting season, CC Sabathia pitched a four-hitter and New York ended a five-game losing streak by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night. Yankees RHP Kennedy to have surgery for aneurysm under his armpit; New York makes roster movesBALTIMORE — New York Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy will have surgery next week for an aneurysm under his right biceps, the latest setback for a team slowed by injuries. Yankees 4, Orioles 0LOB_New York 7, Baltimore 4. 2B_Damon (6), Swisher (9), Cano (7). HR_A.Rodriguez (1). CS_Ad.Jones (2). S_Cervelli. Orioles send disgruntled Freel to Cubs for OF Gathright to help bolster depth for both clubsBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have traded disgruntled utility player Ryan Freel to the Chicago Cubs for reserve outfielder Joey Gathright. Alex Rodriguez returns to Yankees, hits 3-run homer on 1st pitchBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez got right back into the swing for the New York Yankees, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. A-Rod in, Ramirez out: Baseball still remains stained by steroidsBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez walked to the plate, and a dozen fans behind the screen swung into action. Holding up giant, foam syringes, they started with the taunts. Alex Rodriguez ready to make season debut to help reeling YankeesBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez says he’s focused on helping the New York Yankees regain their winning ways, rather than making up for mistakes in his past. Alex Rodriguez returns to Yankees, hits 3-run homer on 1st pitch in first at-batBALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez got right back into the swing for the New York Yankees, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. Rodriguez hit a three-run homer Friday night on the first pitch he saw from Baltimore’s Jeremy Guthrie. The Yankees activated Rodriguez off the disabled list before the game. Hold your horses! Former Pimlico owner De Francis willing to step up to save racing in MDBALTIMORE — Alarmed over the state of the Maryland horse racing industry, former Pimlico Race Course owner Joe De Francis said Wednesday he would be willing to throw his support behind efforts to keep the struggling track afloat. Orioles 4, Twins 1, 6 inningsLOB_Minnesota 4, Baltimore 3. 2B_Ad.Jones (10), Huff (8), C.Izturis (4). HR_Markakis (5), Scott (5). CS_Gomez (3). Orioles weather four rain delays, beat Twins 4-1 in game stopped in 6th inningBALTIMORE — Nick Markakis and Luke Scott homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 Wednesday night in a rain-shortened game marred by four delays totaling 3 hours, 46 minutes. Hearing on Md.’s challenge in Magna bankruptcy case postponedWILMINGTON, Del. — A hearing on a challenge by Maryland officials to an order issued in the bankruptcy case of horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. has been postponed. Charter plane for soldiers makes emergency landing, blows front tire at Baltimore airportLINTHICUM, Md. — A charter airplane flying soldiers into a Maryland airport blew its front tire while landing and five crew members have been taken to a hospital for evaluation. Carlos Pena homers in 10th, spoiling Mark Teixeira’s clutch hit in Rays’ 4-3 win over YanksNEW YORK — Rays manager Joe Maddon preaches to his team that it only takes one chance at the plate to have a great night. Orioles 5, Twins 4E_C.Ray (1). DP_Minnesota 1, Baltimore 2. LOB_Minnesota 9, Baltimore 5. 2B_Crede (6). HR_Mora (2), Huff (4). CS_Delm.Young (2). S_Tolbert. SF_Morneau. Montanez singles in go-ahead run in eighth, Orioles sweep Twins with 5-4 victoryBALTIMORE — Lou Montanez singled in Melvin Mora with the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Thursday night for a two-game sweep. |
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