Yanks roll into tie for 1st

Lose another player. Win a game. And move into a tie for first place.

At some point the smart money will be on the mounting injuries smothering the Yankees.

Xavier Nady, Jorge Posada and Brian Bruney are on the disabled list and Melky Cabrera could be headed there after yesterday's MRI exam revealed a bruised right shoulder.

Nevertheless, the Yankees continue to thrive thanks to solid starting pitching. A.J. Burnett was the supplier last night at the Ballpark, where the Yankees topped the Rangers, 9-2, in front of 38,409. Continue

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[Yankees > Red Sox]

The Yankees are looking better, but they're still getting lucky as the Red Sox and Blue Jays are playing like crap lately. Alright, so nobody really believe the Blue Jays were contenders, but the Red Sox have still been playing below ability as they try to rehab players (Ortiz and Dice-K) who are washed up. Let's hope the Red Sox naivety stays for the rest of the season.