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Bautista, Jays hammer Indians
Jose Bautista hits a grand slam, Shaun Marcum strikes out 10, and the Toronto Blue Jays extend their winning streak to four on Friday with an 8-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Indians.
Yankees get Kearns, target Berkman
The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.
Canada crushes Italy in world junior baseball
Canada scored five times in the first inning Friday in cruising to an 11-1 win over Italy in quarter-final play at the IBAF World Junior Baseball Championship in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Twins' Morneau not close to returning
Minnesota's Justin Morneau has made progress in his recovery from a concussion, but the first baseman still does not have a target date for his return.
Texas Rangers will fetch at least $307 million US
A bankruptcy judge Friday rejected a last-minute higher bid on the Texas Rangers from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer, a deal that would have cancelled next week's auction.
Blue Jays acquire Jacobs from Mets
Toronto Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos pulled off his second deal in as many days, picking up first baseman Mike Jacobs from the New York Mets on Friday for a player to be named later.
Mets' Bay to rest for at least 10 days
The New York Mets have put Canadian outfielder Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a concussion.
Diamondbacks trade hurler Jackson to White Sox
The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox for pitchers Dan Hudson and David Holmberg.
Jays flip Wallace to Astros for Gose
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Anthony Gose from the Houston Astros in exchange for first baseman Brett Wallace.
Oswalt approves trade to contending Phillies
A person with knowledge of the deal says Houston ace pitcher Roy Oswalt has agreed to waive his no-trade clause and accept a move to the Philadelphia Phillies.