Robinson Cano had three hits, including a three-run home run, and Phil Hughes won his seventh game of the season with one run in seven innings as the Yankees pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-1 on Wednesday night.

Anthony Rieber has the story here.

Ken Davidoff writes that Jorge Posada's switch to DH is best for him and the Yankees. Posada made his return last night. He had been on the disabled list since May 20.

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