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Richie Sexson hit a run-scoring single in his first at-bat, Alex Rodriguez smacked three hits, and Mike Mussina improved to 12-6 in a victory over the Oakland Athletics.

A. J. Burnett humbled the Yankees, allowing six hits over eight and a third innings and needing just 98 pitches to do it.

Alex Rodriguez passed Mickey Mantle in career home runs in the Yankees’ 9-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, the day Bobby Murcer died.

Cynthia Rodriguez filed for divorce from Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez on Monday in Miami, alleging the slugger engaged in “extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct.”

Alex Rodriguez hit a home run on his first game after a 17-game absence, but Tuesday’s loss was as bad as any of the others the team has suffered this season.

The Yankees have struggled to score runs without their best player in the cleanup spot, and they were relieved to have him back after a 17-game absence.

Jorge Posada, who is on the disabled list, caught Ian Kennedy in the bullpen to get his legs reaccustomed to the feel of his demanding position on Sunday.

On Monday, Manager Joe Girardi said Alex Rodriguez would most likely be out through the weekend with a quadriceps injury.

Alex Rodriguez performed baseball drills for the first time in more than a week Wednesday, and said he could rejoin the Yankees for their May 14 contest with the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees player is not chiming in to the controversy — started by Hank Steinbrenner — over whether he should be a starter or a reliever.