Sergio Mitre won in his first start since 2007 and Robinson Cano hit a two-run homer Tuesday to carry the New York Yankees to a 6-4 win over Baltimore. Mitre (1-0), who missed the entire 2008 campaign after having elbow surgery, gave up four runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.

By Mike Phillips, The Miami Herald Mar. 22--JUPITER -- With nine games remaining before they depart for their final two exhibition games in Texas, the Marlins are getting closer to putting together an Opening Day lineup.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs acquired center fielder Juan Pierre for pitching prospects Sergio Mitre, Ricky Nolasco and Renyel Pinto on Wednesday, as the Florida Marlins continued to dump their high-priced players.