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Three-and-out for Joba, but Yanks cruise

Three-and-out for Joba, but Yanks cruise

The latest version of the Joba Rules only allowed Joba Chamberlain to pitch three innings Sunday against the White Sox, so the Yankees relied on their bullpen and slugging to beat the White Sox, 8-3, in at the Stadium.

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The Yankees may be moving across the street, but the tradition stays the same. The Bombers are taking all their ghosts and titles - not to mention Monument Park - to the new Yankee Stadium. The News has your backstage passes.

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Touching Base

Touching Base

While David Wright's beaning prompted a lot of talk about whether hitters should be required to wear a new helmet, getting hit in the head is just one way that players suffer concussions.

MLB Power Rankings

MLB Power Rankings

Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano are on pace to become the 16th pair of teammates in major league history with 200 hits and 20 homers apiece in a season.

Raissman: Waldman clears air

Raissman: Waldman clears air

Suzyn (Georgie Girl) Waldman had something to discuss with A.J. Burnett on Tuesday. This was two days after she and her partner John Sterling had criticized the pitcher.

Hughes pens new tale

Hughes pens new tale

Phil Hughes, 23, is now a fixture in the pen, emerging as the second-most important Yankee reliever behind Mariano Rivera.

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