Clemens sweats it out

Trenton, N.J. – Roger Clemens allowed three runs and six hits in 51â3 innings while pitching for the New York Yankees’ Double-A Trenton farm team against Boston’s Portland, Maine, affiliate. Clemens threw 102 pitches, and seemed to have tired legs at times.

Hughes throws off mound

Tampa, Fla. – New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes threw 35 pitches off a mound Wednesday during his first bullpen session since straining his left hamstring earlier this month.

Mateo to be activated

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Seattle Mariners pitcher Julio Mateo, who was arrested and charged with assault earlier this month after a dispute with his wife, will be activated from the Triple-A inactive list Friday.