Rodriguez leads Yankees over Orioles 8-5 - Yahoo! Sports
So there's that.

Hammel OK, Tillman cleared to take next step | orioles.com: News
"The Orioles received good news on a pair of right elbows Friday afternoon, with Thursday night's starter Jason Hammel said to be OK after taking a line drive off his elbow, and Chris Tillman -- who has been dealing with elbow inflammation -- cleared for long toss." Double dose of good news!

PressBox: Arrieta Recalled From Norfolk
Jake Arrieta is now available out of the bullpen for the Orioles. Good for Jake.

Mark Teixeira takes batting practice, expects to be back with Yankees on Saturday vs. Baltimore Orioles - NY Daily News
Mark Teixeira has rubbed enough $100 bills on his leg to finally be able to play again, apparently.

Akron Aeros fend off postseason elimination with victory over Bowie: Minor League Report | cleveland.com
"Akron scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat visiting Bowie and stay alive in the best-of-five Eastern League Western Division playoff series. The teams will play tonight in Akron with the Baysox ahead in the series, 2-1." Ronnie Welty made a crucial error allowing the Aeros to eventually take the win. I has a sad.

Steve Melewski: Machado has been checking in on his former Bowie teammates
"I talked to (Jonathan) Schoop today and Zelous Wheeler. They told me about the game and how well they played. I think they've got a real good chance of winning," Machado said." And I'm betting he got a few question about life in The Show, as well.

Lou Gehrig 121 Games Better Than Cal Ripken Jr. : Bringing Heat
"Cal Ripken Jr. never broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played streak. The record was handed to him." This might be the single dumbest sports column I have ever had the misfortune of glancing at. See if you agree.