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 Yankees beat Red Sox for seventh straight winJoba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees picked up a big win against the Boston Red Sox and then got some help for the pennant race.
Friday's AL Capsules
Joba Chamberlain dominated Boston in his best major league start and surging New York Yankees two games behind their longtime rivals in the AL East with a 1-0 victory Friday night.
Chamberlain dominates as Yankees win 7th straight
David Ortiz was back. Josh Beckett was pitching for the Red Sox. The Fenway Park crowd was pumped up for the renewal of the rivalry with the Yankees.
Frantz: Bonds in New York would be morbid fun
Long have I served as an unpaid and unsolicited advisor to MLB general managers, and when it comes to the possibility of offering employment to one Barry Lamar Bonds, loudly have I screamed, “Run like the wind!” if Barry or his agent so much as text messages a note of inquiry as to the potential availability of a roster spot this season. Yet here I sit in mid-July, befuddled by the realization that I’ve changed my mind.
Giambi homers, Pettitte sparkles in Yanks' 2-1 win
Derek Jeter didn't know what happened. Mariano Rivera appeared just as lost. And if Ryan Sweeney had any idea, Oakland might have won.  Sexson in Yankees' lineup after finalizing dealRichie Sexson finalized his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup against Oakland left-hander Greg Smith.
Jays' A.J. Burnett beats Yankees 4-1 on short rest
Andy Pettitte isn't happy with the way the New York Yankees are playing heading into the All-Star break.  Ex-Yanks star, broadcaster Bobby Murcer dies at 62Bobby Murcer succeeded Mickey Mantle, played in pinstripes with Don Mattingly and watched proudly from the broadcast booth when the New York Yankees returned to power.  Longoria and Hart elected All-Stars in online voteEvan Longoria had big plans for next week's All-Star break - a trip to Las Vegas with some friends. Tampa Bay's rookie third baseman ended up with an even better trip to New York for the last All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. Longoria and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Corey Hart were elected All-Stars by fans in Internet balloting that ended Thursday.
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