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Umpires play the role of judges in the on-field world of baseball. Like members of our judicial branch, umpires keep something of an air of mystery around themselves and their methods, preferring to stay anonymous when possible. Could any baseball fan pick an umpire out of a police lineup?

Celizic: The luxury boxes and $2,500 seats at the new Yankee Stadium aren’t easy sells in these times and this economy. And if the team isn’t winning, it’s impossible. So the Yankees have to win, now more than ever.

Doctor: A-Rod ahead of schedule.

AJ Burnett’s no-hitter disappeared in the seventh inning, and so did his shutout.

It had looked so promising. The Red Sox, whose bats had been in sleep mode for the first seven games of the season, were in the process of knocking around Oakland starter Dana Eveland.

Derek Jeter could be the first New York Yankees player to bat at their new stadium.

America's national pastime took a major hit Sunday night. On home turf, no less. Daisuke Matsuzaka remained undefeated in the World Baseball Classic and defending champion Japan beat the United States 9-4 in the semifinals at Dodger Stadium.

Hobbled and humbled in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is still swinging.