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NEW YORK (AP) -- A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.

Nick Swisher belted a game-winning two-run homer off Koji Uehara in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday, lifting the Yankees to a 3-2 victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

The Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson, once a leading Cy Young candidate, has shoulder inflammation and a back strain.

The Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson, once a leading Cy Young candidate, has shoulder inflammation and a back strain.

DETROIT (AP) -- Jeremy Bonderman pitched eight strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the sloppy Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday.

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Joe Torre says he's waiting to announce whether he'll return to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers next year.

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Justin Morneau hasn't played in a game in more than two months, and it's been difficult for him to watch his Minnesota Twins slug through a pennant race without him -- in more ways than one.

Yankees catcher Jorge Posada underwent examinations on Wednesday by a neurology specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital after complaining of concussion-like symptoms, but the tests came back negative.

All Times EDT East Division

All Times EDT East Division

NEW YORK (AP) -- Minus their star catcher, the New York Yankees waited at home plate in a merry pack of pinstripes as Nick Swisher circled the bases following his game-winning home run.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer off Koji Uehara in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday to give the New York Yankees a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles that was tempered by news of a potentially serious injury to Jorge Posada.

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Pinch hitter Nick Evans hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, rewarding R.A. Dickey for an effective start.