Yankees: A-Rod to play in Baltimore on Friday, making quick return from rehabNEW YORK — The New York Yankees say third baseman Alex Rodriguez will return to the team for its game Friday in Baltimore. 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. Challengers lining up for Preakness and a shot at Derby winner Mine That BirdBALTIMORE — There will be no shortage of challengers when Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird tries to win the Preakness Stakes. Ex-Olympic champion Phelps jumps back in poolBALTIMORE - Former Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps is back in the pool to the delight of trainer Dawn-Marie Caingrinned. Welcome back, Michael: Phelps’ 3-month suspension is over, so it’s time to get back in poolBALTIMORE — Michael Phelps heard all the jokes, dealt with all the criticism, read all the tabloid reports about his supposed party-boy lifestyle. Rays 6, Orioles 3E_Zaun (3), Mora (2), Ad.Jones (1), Bartlett (2). DP_Tampa Bay 2. LOB_Baltimore 2, Tampa Bay 4. 2B_Ad.Jones (9), B.Upton (4), Longoria (13), Navarro (4). HR_B.Roberts (4), Zaun (1). SB_Crawford (19). Michael Phelps returns from 3-month suspension, ready to start racing againBALTIMORE — Michael Phelps’ three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. Speaking exclusively with The Associated Press, Phelps said he didn’t even realize his suspension ended Tuesday. Coach Bob Bowman couldn’t resist making a joke, saying he planned to enter his star swimmer in a meet later that night. Phelps returns from suspension, ready to start racing againBALTIMORE — Michael Phelps’ three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. Constellation Energy posts 1st-quarter loss, but reaffirms full-year outlookBALTIMORE — Utility company Constellation Energy Group Inc. on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net loss on several one-time losses, but reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook. Orioles 8, Rays 4E_C.Izturis (4), C.Pena 2 (5). DP_Baltimore 1. LOB_Baltimore 8, Tampa Bay 7. 2B_Markakis (10), Wigginton (2), Scott (6), C.Pena (5), Zobrist (5). HR_B.Roberts (3), Markakis (4), Longoria (8). SB_B.Roberts (4), Markakis (1), Crawford (18). CS_Ad.Jones (1). S_C.Izturis. SF_Huff. Markakis and Roberts both homer to help Baltimore beat Tampa Bay to stop a six-game slideST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer and Brian Roberts added a two-run shot to help the Baltimore Orioles stop a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Bankruptcy judge asked to approve proposed sale of Magna Entertainment assetsWILMINGTON, Del. — Horse track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to approve its plan to sell certain assets. Long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for the Preakness StakesMine That Bird was proclaimed ready for the Preakness on Monday after a spirited early morning jog, while his trainer remained groggy from two nights of little sleep after a startling Kentucky Derby victory. Long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for the PreaknessBALTIMORE — A Pimlico spokesman says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will run in the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 16. Vernon Wells, Alex Rios hit home runs as Blue Jays complete sweep, beat Orioles 4-3TORONTO — Vernon Wells hit a two-run homer, Alex Rios added a solo shot and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of Baltimore, beating the struggling Orioles 4-3 on Sunday. Blue Jays 4, Orioles 3E_Rolen (3), Barajas (2). DP_Toronto 1. LOB_Baltimore 4, Toronto 3. 2B_Pie (1), Rios (8), Overbay (6), Barajas (9). HR_Scott (4), Rios (2), V.Wells (4). SB_Scutaro (2). CS_Mora (1). Orioles manager Dave Trembley ejected for arguing in Sunday’s game against Blue JaysTORONTO — Baltimore manager Dave Trembley was ejected for arguing in the fifth inning of Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays. Orioles place RHP Sarfate on 15-day DL with circulatory problem, recall McCrory from Triple-ATORONTO — The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Dennis Sarfate on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a circulatory problem and recalled right-hander Bob McCrory from Triple-A Norfolk. Hill’s 11th-inning RBI single sends Toronto Blue Jays to 5-4 victory over Baltimore OriolesTORONTO — Aaron Hill hit an RBI single in the 11th inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Blue Jays 5, Orioles 4, 11 inningsTwo outs when winning run scored. E_Ji.Johnson (1), Markakis (3), A.Hill (4). DP_Baltimore 3. LOB_Baltimore 11, Toronto 10. 2B_Huff (7), Montanez (3), V.Wells (8). HR_Ad.Jones (5), A.Hill (6). SB_Ad.Jones (3), Mora (1), C.Izturis (5). S_Scutaro. Roy Halladay earns fifth win, Adam Lind homers as Blue Jays beat Orioles 8-4TORONTO — Roy Halladay won his ninth straight decision against the Baltimore Orioles and Kevin Millar drove in three runs against his former team, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-4 win Friday night. Blue Jays 8, Orioles 4DP_Baltimore 1, Toronto 1. LOB_Baltimore 7, Toronto 12. 2B_Ad.Jones (8), Zaun (5), Scutaro (4), Millar (4), Barajas (8). HR_Markakis (3), Lind (5). SB_Ad.Jones (2), A.Hill (2), Rolen (2). S_Bautista. AP Enterprise: Most states have fewer flu drugs on hand than feds recommendBALTIMORE — With a swine flu outbreak spreading across the nation, more than half the states have yet to stockpile the number of flu-treatment doses recommended by the federal government, an Associated Press survey found. Broncos bolster their depth at linebacker, signing veteran Nick GreisenENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have signed veteran linebacker Nick Greisen and released fullback Andrew Pinnock. Angels 3, Orioles 2E_M.Izturis (2). LOB_Los Angeles 7, Baltimore 6. 2B_Moeller (2). 3B_K.Morales (1), Moeller (1). HR_Hunter (8), K.Morales (3). SB_C.Izturis (4). CS_Markakis (1). SF_Huff. The Baltimore Sun lays off nearly 60 from newsroom, including veteran editors, photographersBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Sun has laid off nearly 60 people in its newsroom, including veteran editors and managers, columnists, photographers and designers. Hunter, Morales homer, Loux posts first win since 2003 as Angels beat Orioles 3-2BALTIMORE — Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales hit consecutive homers off Koji Uehara in the seventh inning, Shane Loux earned his first win since 2003 and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Wednesday for a two-game sweep. Orioles pitcher Uehara leaves game after line drive hits him in chestBALTIMORE — Orioles pitcher Koji Uehara was struck in the chest with a line drive Wednesday and was removed from Baltimore’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Amtrak resumes limited service between Baltimore, Washington after water main breakHALETHORPE, Md. — Amtrak has resumed limited train service between Baltimore and Washington after a major water main break but warns that major delays are still expected south of Baltimore. Amtrak halts service between Baltimore, Washington after Md. water main breakHALETHORPE, Md. — Amtrak has resumed limited train service between Baltimore and Washington after a major water main break but warns that major delays are still expected south of Baltimore. |