Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte will start Wednesday against TexasCLEVELAND — New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte says he will make his scheduled start against Texas on Wednesday after leaving his last outing with a stiff back. Big Unit approaches pitching’s big number: Randy Johnson ready to aim for No. 300SAN FRANCISCO — Mere mention of the milestone causes Randy Johnson to recoil. Pirates recall right-handed reliever, former Yankee prospect Steven JacksonPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. NY Yankees trying to block subpoena for team business records, warn of $5M cost to taxpayersALBANY, N.Y. — New York Yankees officials say it would cost taxpayers more than $5 million if the team is forced to provide internal records sought by lawmakers looking into public financing of the club’s new stadium. Financier at center of Cleveland Cavaliers deal now turns to promoting baseball in ChinaBEIJING — A Chinese-born financier at the center of a deal to buy a stake in the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers has announced plans to invest in baseball in his homeland. Red Sox veteran Smoltz goes 5 innings in latest rehab start in GreenvilleGREENVILLE, S.C. — John Smoltz sat with a big smile on his face after his longest rehab start of the year, convinced it wouldn’t be long before the former Cy Young winner was his old, lights-out self. Peralta drives in 3, including winner in ninth as Indians edge Yankees 5-4CLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs with three hits, including the game-winning single with one out in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 Sunday. Indians 5, Yankees 4One out when winning run scored. E_A.Cabrera (3). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_New York 5, Cleveland 9. 2B_Jeter (12), Damon (12), Teixeira (12), A.Cabrera (13), Crowe (2). HR_Teixeira (16). SB_B.Francisco (9). CS_Cano (2), Valbuena (1). S_Swisher, A.Cabrera, Garko. SF_Choo, DeRosa. Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-ACLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansCLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. Yankees 10, Indians 5E_Choo (4), Garko (2). DP_New York 2. LOB_New York 7, Cleveland 5. 2B_Teixeira (11), H.Matsui 2 (11), B.Francisco (11). HR_Posada (6), Swisher (10), Sizemore (9), Choo (7). Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland’s game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. Pettitte leaves with stiff back; Yankees take AL East lead by beating Indians 3-1CLEVELAND — New York manager Joe Girardi was more concerned with Andy Pettitte’s health than the Yankees moving alone atop the AL East for the first time in more than two years. Yankees 3, Indians 1DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 10, Cleveland 11. 2B_Posada (7). SB_B.Francisco (8). S_Gardner. SF_Swisher, Choo. Catcher Jorge Posada comes off DL for YankeesCLEVELAND — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians. Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on rosterCLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room. |