Teixeira Has MRI, Shows No New Tear in Wrist

Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images(ANAHEIM) -- New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira had an MRI Sunday that revealed no new tear in his right wrist, only inflammation.

"There's inflammation, and even though he's hurt, that's probably the best-case scenario we could have got," Yankees skipper Joe Girardi said. "That's a good thing. If he was to re-tear it, that would probably be it for the season."

Teixeira first injured the wrist in early March while hitting off a tee in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. The injury resulted in Teixeira missing the first 53 games of the season.

Teixeira felt pain in the wrist in the Yankees' game versus the Los Angeles Angels Saturday, and was removed in the fourth inning.

While the MRI came back positive, Girardi didn't say Teixeira would avoid a stint on the disabled list.

"He's not a player for at least a couple days," Girardi said. "We'll re-evaluate him after a couple days and see where we're at."

While Teixeira is out, Lyle Overbay will take over at first base.

Teixeira is hitting .151 with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 15 games this season.

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Kendrick Has 3 Hits In Angels 6-2 Victory Over Yankees

Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(ANAHEIM, Calif.) -- Second baseman Howie Kendrick had three hits while first baseman Albert Pujols drove in two runs as the Los Angeles Angels (30-38) topped the New York Yankees (37-31) Saturday night, 6-2.

The Halos scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth when Erick Aybar singled off Yankees starter David Phelps, allowing first baseman Mark Trumbo to score. The 29-year-old shortstop also hit a solo home run earlier in the game.

New York lost first baseman Mark Teixeira in the fourth inning when he aggravated his right wrist. He missed the first 53 games of the season due to an injured wrist.

The Yankees have now lost five straight and have dropped 27 of their last 39 games in Anaheim.

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Scoreboard Roundup - 6/14/13

Getty Images/Hemera (NEW YORK) --  MLB:  Baltimore Orioles 2 (39-29) - Boston Red Sox 1 (41-28)

Cleveland Indians 2 (33-33) - Washington Nationals 1 (33-33)

Pittsburgh Pirates 3 (40-27) - Los Angeles Dodgers 0 (28-38)

Miami Marlins 5 (20-46) - St. Louis Cardinals 4 (43-24)

Kansas City Royals 7 (32-33) - Tampa Bay Rays 2 (35-32)

Toronto Blue Jays 8 (30-36) - Texas Rangers 0 (38-29)

San Francisco Giants 6 (35-31) - Atlanta Braves 0 (39-28)

Cincinnati Reds 4 (41-27) - Milwaukee Brewers 3 (27-39) 10 innings

Chicago Cubs 6 (27-38) - New York Mets 3 (24-38)

Houston Astros 2 (24-44) - Chicago White Sox 1 (28-36)

Detroit Tigers 4 (37-28) - Minnesota Twins 0 (29-35)

Philadelphia Phillies 8 (33-35) - Colorado Rockies 7 (35-33)

San Diego Padres 2 (33-34) - Arizona Diamondbacks 1 (37-30)

Los Angeles Angels 5 (29-38) - New York Yankees 2 (37-30)

Seattle Mariners 3 (30-38) - Oakland Athletics 2 (41-28)

U.S. Open Golf Championship – Second Round:

T1. Bill Horschel -1 (F)

T1. Phil Mickelson -1 (F)

T3. Justin Rose E (F)

T3. Steve Stricker E (F)

T3. Luke Donald E (F)

T3. Cheng Tsung Pan E (9)

T3. Ian Poulter E (14)

T17. Tiger Woods +3 (F)

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Andy Pettitte Earns 250th Career Victory

Jim McIssac/ Getty Images (SEATTLE) --  Add another milestone to a great career.

Andy Pettitte pitched 7 1/3 innings of one run ball and earns his 250th career win, as the New York Yankees topped the Seattle Mariners 3-1, on Saturday afternoon.

Pettitte (5-3) became the 47th pitcher in major league history to reach that milestone.

"I'll remember this one, that's for sure," said Pettitte, who also picked up his 213th victory as a Yankee, putting him third on the franchise's career list behind Whitey Ford (236) and Red Ruffing (231).

Rivera worked the ninth and saved a Pettitte victory for the 71st time, the most of any pitching combination since the save rule was established.

"I have the same joy he has, knowing that I've been there for every one of them," said Rivera, who earned his 630th save to add to his major league record. "I've been able to contribute a little bit to his success. I'm as happy as he is.

"He pitched a tremendous game today.  To be there for his 250th, that's special."

Jayson Nix drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees, who have won 5-of-6.

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Source: Kevin Durant To Sign With Roc Nation Sports

Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) --  Jay-Z's new sports agency may have reeled in its biggest client yet.

Sources confirmed to ESPN that Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant intends to leave his current agent and sign with Roc Nation Sports.

Durant is in no need of an NBA contract.  He signed an $85 million extension that will keep him in Oklahoma City at least through the 2015-16 season.  The source confirms that Durant is teaming up with Jay-Z to increase his brand.

A spokesman for Roc Nation Sports told ESPN that Durant is not currently a client.  Jay-Z may have to wait until he sells his small ownership share in the Brooklyn Nets before signing Durant.  A source tells ESPN that Jay-Z's ownership sale has not yet been completed.

Durant would be joining New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith as current clients of Jay-Z.

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Yankees' First Round Draft Pick was a Yankee Hater

Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- From Yankee hater to Yankee player.

The New York Yankees selected 18-year-old, left-handed pitcher Ian Clarkin with the final pick in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft.

While getting drafted must be a great moment in any athletes life, in this particular situation it must have been somewhat awkward.

After getting selected Thursday, the MLB Network played a video of Clarkin saying his favorite baseball moment growing up was when the Arizona Diamondbacks Luis Gonzalez hit a bloop single off Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to win the 2001 World Series.

"I cannot stand the Yankees," Clarkin said. "So I was actually in tears, I was so happy."

After the video was played Clarkin got right to work on changing people's perception of what he thinks of his new team.

"Now I do love them," Clarkin said to the MLB Network. "And my dad's going to have to learn to love them too."

Clarkin, who is from San Diego,  still hasn't decided if he'll join the Yankees organization or honor his commitment to the Univerity of San Diego.

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“I could not stand the Yankees,” Clarkin said. “I was actually in tears, I was so happy.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/06/yankees-first-round-draft-pick-ian-clarkin-could-not-stand-yankees-was-so-happy-when-team-lost-world-series/

“I could not stand the Yankees,” Clarkin said. “I was actually in tears, I was so happy.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/06/yankees-first-round-draft-pick-ian-clarkin-could-not-stand-yankees-was-so-happy-when-team-lost-world-series/

“I could not stand the Yankees,” Clarkin said. “I was actually in tears, I was so happy.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/06/yankees-first-round-draft-pick-ian-clarkin-could-not-stand-yankees-was-so-happy-when-team-lost-world-series/

“I could not stand the Yankees,” Clarkin said. “I was actually in tears, I was so happy.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/06/yankees-first-round-draft-pick-ian-clarkin-could-not-stand-yankees-was-so-happy-when-team-lost-world-series/

“I could not stand the Yankees,” Clarkin said. “I was actually in tears, I was so happy.”

Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/06/yankees-first-round-draft-pick-ian-clarkin-could-not-stand-yankees-was-so-happy-when-team-lost-world-series/

Scoreboard Roundup - 6/6/13

Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) --  NBA Finals Game One:  San Antonio Spurs 92 - Miami Heat 88 (Spurs lead series, 1-0)

NHL Western Conference Finals Game Four:  Chicago Blackhawks 3 - Los Angeles Kings 2 (Blackhawks lead series, 3-1)

MLB: Boston Red Sox 6 (37-24) – Texas Rangers 3 (36-23)

Baltimore Orioles 3 (34-26) – Houston Astros 1 (22-39)

Detroit Tigers 5 (32-26) – Tampa Bay Rays 2 (32-27)

St. Louis Cardinals 12 (39-21) – Arizona Diamondbacks 8 (34-26)

Kansas City Royals 7 (25-32) – Minnesota Twins 3 (26-31)

Oakland Athletics 5 (37-25) – Chicago White Sox 4 (25-33)

Philadelphia Phillies 5 (31-30) – Milwaukee Brewers 1 (22-37)

Los Angeles Dodgers 5 (26-33) - Atlanta Braves 0 (37-23)

San Diego Padres 6 (28-32) - Colorado Rockies 5 (32-29) 12 innings

New York Yankees 6 (35-25) - Seattle Mariners 1 (26-35)

New York Mets (23-33) – Washington Nationals (29-30) (postponed due to bad weather)

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Alex Rodriguez Issues Statement on Possible Suspension

Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images(NEW YORK) --  New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez issued a statement Thursday, in response to a report from ESPN that he along with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and 18 other players are facing suspensions from Major League Baseball for their alleged connection to a South Florida clinic that provided illegal performance enhancers.

“Myself and others are being mentioned in a media report before the process is even concluded,” Rodriguez said. “I would hope this thing would follow the guidelines of our Basic Agreement. I will monitor the situation and comment when appropriate.”

The 37-year-old Rodriguez has yet to suit up this season due to off-season hip surgery.

“As I have said previously, I am working out every day to get back on the field and help the Yankees win a championship,” Rodriguez said. “I am down here doing my job and working hard and will continue to do so until I'm back playing.”

Anthony Bosch, the founder of Biogenesis has reportedly agreed to meet with baseball officials and provide evidence of PED use.

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Scoreboard Roundup - 6/5/13

Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) --  NHL Eastern Conference Finals:  Boston Bruins 2 - Pittsburgh Penguins 1 in double overtime (Bruins lead series, 3-0)

MLB: Chicago White Sox 7 (25-31) – Seattle Mariners 5 (26-34) 16 Innings

Colorado Rockies 12 (32-28) – Cincinnati Reds 4 (36-24)

New York Yankees 6 (34-25) – Cleveland Indians 4 (30-29)

Toronto Blue Jays 4 (25-34) – San Francisco Giants 0 (31-28)

Oakland Athletics 6 (36-25) – Milwaukee Brewers 1 (22-36)

Tampa Bay Rays 3 (32-26) – Detroit Tigers 0 (31-26)

Texas Rangers 3 (36-22) – Boston Red Sox 2 (36-24)

Atlanta Braves 5 (37-22) – Pittsburgh Pirates 0 (35-35)

Philadelphia Phillies 6 (30-30) – Miami Marlins 1 (16-44)

New York Mets 10 (23-33) – Washington Nationals 1 (29-30)

Houston Astros 11 (22-38) - Baltimore Orioles 7 (33-26)

Kansas City Royals 4 (24-32) - Minnesota Twins 1 (26-30)

Chicago Cubs 8 (24-33) - Los Angeles Angels 6 (26-34)

Arizona Diamondbacks 10 (34-25) - St. Louis Cardinals 3 (38-21)

San Diego Padres 6 (27-32) - Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (25-33)

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Report: Baseball to Suspend up to 20 Players

Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Major League Baseball is preparing to suspend as many as 20 players, including New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun for their alleged connection to a South Florida performance-enhancing clinic, this according to ESPN.

According to the report, Anthony Bosch, the founder of the now-closed Biogenesis clinic has reached an agreement this week to cooperate with baseball’s investigation.

The commissioner office might seek 100-game suspension for a number of players including Rodriguez and Braun because their connection to Bosch constitutes one offense, and denying a relationship to Major League Baseball constitutes another.

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