Albuquerque Journal

LEADING OFF

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A look at what’s happening around the majors today: WELCOME BACK: Old-Timers’ Day is always a popular event at Yankee Stadium, and former catcher Jorge Posada figures to draw a lot of attention when he attends for the first time. Tim Raines, set for induction at the Hall of Fame next month, will be recognized during a special ceremony. The 71st edition will take place before New York hosts Texas.

THREE IN A ROW? White Sox manager Rick Renteria has been ejected two straight games this weekend. He was tossed Friday night vs. the A’s for arguing about a foul ball, then got the heave-ho Saturday when he threw his hat and joined third baseman Todd Frazier’s dispute about a replay review.

FOUR IN A ROW? Brandon Phillips has homered in three straight games for the Braves. The streak comes after he delivered game-winning hits in back-toback games last week. The 35-year-old who grew up in the Atlanta metro area is hitting .306 with seven home runs.

ENCORE! Franklin Barreto was a smash in his big league debut, hitting a two-run homer and a single Saturday as the Athletics beat the White Sox. The 21-year-old infielder is a top prospect in the Oakland organizati­on, and was promoted from Triple-A after shortstop Chad Pinder injured his hamstring Friday.

FINDING HIS WAY: Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna says he is out of sorts mentally and feeling “anxious.” The 22-year-old is getting a little break from pitching right now.

“I really don’t know how to explain it,” Osuna said through a translator.

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