Tribe notes: Wedge still searching for a lineup that works

Tribe notes: Wedge still searching for a lineup that works

“It most definitely affected the number of doubles he’s hit. I’ve always said when you hit home runs, you hit doubles. Extra-base hits are important for us as they are for every team.”

The Indians‘ roller-coaster lineup would have continued Friday had the Tribe not got washed out as Franklin Guiterrez and Casey Blake were set to flip-flop spots in the order with Guiterrez taking over the No. via The Chronicle-Telegram

Burnett, Rios help Jays beat Sox

Toronto Blue Jays’ Alex Rios, foreground, rounds first on his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield, rear, in the seventh inning of their MLB baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, … via San Diego Union-Tribune

Hank Steinbrenner disappointed by Yankees‘ start

“It’s not going to work. It’s not a good win percentage. Starting pitching is where it’s at, especially in the postseason. At this point, we’ll see if we even make the postseason.”

Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner said Friday he’s unhappy with New York’s play so far this season and vowed the team would stick with its plan for reliever Joba Chamberlain. via CBS SportsLine

Tigers complete rare sweep of Yankees

The Detroit Tigers overcame a 3-0 first-inning deficit to beat the Yankees 8-4 on Thursday and complete their first three-game sweep of the Bronx Bombers in New York in 42 years. via Reuters

Tigers hope to get back on track at Metrodome

The Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are set to collide tonight in the second of a three-game series at the Metrodome. via KCOY-TV Santa Maria