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Yankees to Skip Wright in Rotation
CTAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Jaret Wright will be skipped the first time the New York Yankees go through their starting pitching rotation this season. The decision was made because the Yankees have three off days during the opening 10 days of the regular season.

Cardinals Trade Myers Back to Red Sox
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals traded left-handed reliever Mike Myers back to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The team were still discussing what St. Louis will get in return, Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said.

Mora Seeks Happy Ending to Orioles Season
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Melvin Mora did it all for the Baltimore Orioles last season. He led the American League in on-base percentage, ranked second with a .340 batting average and set career highs with 27 homers and 104 RBIs..

Clemens, Sanders Return From Injuries
With youthful enthusiasm, veterans Roger Clemens and Reggie Sanders made their returns from injuries. The 42-year-old Clemens threw 109 pitches in his first start for Houston in 10 days, dominating the Detroit Tigers for four innings Monday. He eventually tired and gave up seven runs in six innings of the Astros' 14-11, 10-inning victory over the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla.

AP Survey: McGwire Could Miss Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mark McGwire could be shut out from the Hall of Fame because of baseball's swirling steroids scandal, heightened by the slugger's refusal to answer specific questions about performance-enhancing drugs before Congress, an Associated Press survey showed..

Clemens, Sanders Return From Injuries
With youthful enthusiasm, veterans Roger Clemens and Reggie Sanders made their returns from injuries. The 42-year-old Clemens threw 109 pitches in his first start for Houston in 10 days, dominating the Detroit Tigers for four innings Monday. He eventually tired and gave up seven runs in six innings of the Astros' 14-11, 10-inning victory over the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla.

AP Survey: McGwire Could Miss Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mark McGwire could be shut out from the Hall of Fame because of baseball's swirling steroids scandal, heightened by the slugger's