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Mark Teixeira plays simulated game in Tampa, continues to make progess

Mark Teixeira safely slides home to score on

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TORONTO — Mark Teixeira’s strained left calf passed another test Thursday morning, though it still is unknown whether the first baseman will rejoin the Yankees before they return home next week for their final three games of the regular season.

Joe Girardi said Teixeira played in a simulated game in Tampa, doing everything game-related. He had seven at-bats, fielded and ran the bases.

“To...

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