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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings at first after fielding his grounder during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Thursday, April 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Blue Jays lose 7-2 to Rays in series finale

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Yangervis Solarte, right, knock arms with teammate Alfonso Soriano (12) after scoring from third base on a Carlos Beltran bases-loaded sacrifice fly against the Houston Astros in the third inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Solarte’s 3 hits lead Yankees over Astros, 4-2

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter reacts after getting hit by a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros in a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. The Astros won 6-2. (AP Photo/ The Courier, Jason Fochtman)

Jeter gets day off; Yanks endure bumpy flight

Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brett Oberholtzer adjusts his cap after walking New York Yankees' Derek Jeter to load the bases in the third inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Astros lose 4-2 as Yankees’ Solarte has 3 hits

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista watches the flight of the ball after hitting a pop up for an out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Thursday, April 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tanaka to make Yankees debut Friday

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Houston Astros's Dexter Fowler (21) is congratulated by third base coach Pat Listach, left, after hitting a triple in the third inning of an MLB American League baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Astros down Yankees again, 3-1

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jesus Guzman, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this photo taken on March 28, 2014, New York Yankees shortstop Eduardo Nunez chases down a ball hit by Miami Marlins' Jarrod Saltalamacchia during the ninth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game in Tampa, Fla. Nunez was charged with an error on the play. Yankees manager Joe Girardi announced Saturday, March, 29, that Yangervis Solarte beat out Nunez for a backup infield job. Nunez, who played in 90 games for the Yankees last year, was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Yankees cut infielder Eduardo Nunez

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Scott Feldman delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston, on opening day for the teams. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Astros spoil Jeter’s last opening day, beat Yanks

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 28, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees Derek Jeter watches his solo home run hit off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore as he runs up the first baseline during a baseball game in New York. Jeter begins his farewell tour in Houston on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, when the New York Yankees open the season against the Astros. Jeter plans to retire at the end of the 2014 season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Beginning of the end for Jeter starts in Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig stands alone in the outfield during pregame activities before the opening game of Major League baseball in the United States between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres Sunday, March 30, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

APNewsBreak: Dodgers set payroll record at $234M

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Yankees RHP Pineda ready for big league return

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda delivers in the second inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Tampa, Fla., Friday, March 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tanaka strikes out 10, Yankees top Marlins 3-0

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke throws during spring training baseball practice in Glendale, Ariz. Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers have knocked Rodriguez and the New York Yankees off baseball's payroll perch. The Dodgers as of Tuesday, March 25, 2014 had a projected payroll of $235 million, according to study of all major league contracts by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Dodgers top spender, ending Yanks’ 15-year streak

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros left fielder Robbie Grossman jumps but can not reach the two-run home run by New York Mets' Anthony Recker during the fifth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game in Kissimmee, Fla., Wednesday, March 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Gee pitches 6 no-hit innings for Mets

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

American League East capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard greets on-deck batter Marlon Byrd at the plate after hitting a third-inning solo home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Vidal Nuno in an exhibition baseball game in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Nuno also allowed a solo home run to Byrd in the inning. Yankees catcher Brian McCann is at left rear. AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Howard, Byrd homer as Phillies beat Yankees 6-0

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka reacts as he walks off the mound at the end of the third innings of an exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Jeter’s farewell, Tanaka’s arrival highlight Yanks

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke throws during spring training baseball practice in Glendale, Ariz. Greinke and the Los Angeles Dodgers have knocked Rodriguez and the New York Yankees off baseball's payroll perch. The Dodgers as of Tuesday, March 25, 2014 had a projected payroll of $235 million, according to study of all major league contracts by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Dodgers, at $235 million, knock Yankees from baseball’s payroll perch

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones scores during the sixth inning of a spring exhibition baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., Thursday, March 20, 2014. The Orioles won 4-2. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Orioles confident of return to playoffs in 2014

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press