Silver Slugger Awards announced (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, November 8, 2011 | No Comments
A trio of Boston Red Sox players took home Silver Slugger Awards, which were awarded Thursday to the top offensive performers at each position. Designated hitter David Ortiz won for the fifth time, while first baseman Adrian Gonzalez and outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury were recognized...
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Rangers Still Have a Chance at Keeping Mike Maddux: Fan's View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Texas Rangers caught a little break on Monday as Mike Maddux pulled his name out of the hat in the Boston Red Sox managerial search. Maddux will still interview with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, but stated that his family was the reason he pulled his name out in Boston.
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While World Series waits, managers mull moves (Yahoo! Sports)
Rain prompts MLB to postpone Game 6, making Cardinals ace Carpenter available for a potential Game 7 against Rangers.
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Brewers and Nationals frontrunners to snag Jose Reyes? (Yahoo! Sports)
Jose Reyes is finally a free agent and teams other than the New York Mets can now fill him in on how much...
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Could Boston's Jonathan Papelbon Be Heading South to Miami After the Winter? Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Could the Boston Red Sox' Jonathan Papelbon be the Miami Marlins' biggest splash in free-agency this offseason? With the 2011 MLB season over, free-agency--and who will end up where--is the biggest thing on the minds of most baseball fans around the nation.
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Indians acquire veteran RHP Derek Lowe (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Monday, November 7, 2011 | No Comments
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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Dour Duquette is in a tough spot as new Orioles GM (Yahoo! Sports)
Dan Duquette, out of MLB since helping build the Red Sox' 2004 title team, faces a severe challenge in Baltimore.
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Dodgers, Red Sox top '11 Gold Glove winners (Yahoo! Sports)
Though Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox endured tumultous off-the-field issues this season, it did not translate to fielding. Clayton Kershaw, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier became the first Dodgers trio to win NL Gold Gloves in the same year, while Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin...
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Hodges, Bavasi, Finley on Hall Veterans ballot (PA SportsTicker)
Former Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges and general manager Buzzie Bavasi and former Athletics owner Charlie Finley are among 10 candidates for the baseball Hall of Fame who will be on the Veterans Committee ballot next month.
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Cardinals expect to find new manager within 10 days (Yahoo! Sports)
St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and general manager John Mozeliak head up a committee that is looking...
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Report: Nationals, Wang agree on 1-year, $4 million deal (Yahoo! Sports)
The Washington Nationals and right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $4 million guaranteed, CSN Washington reported, citing unnamed sources. The deal is dependent on Wang passing a physical, a stipulation that results from the extensive...
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MLB Roundup: Ex-Cardinal Forsch dies at 61 (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Forsch, the former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who threw two no-hitters, and just last week threw out the first pitch of Game 7 of the World Series, died Thursday night. Forsch, 61, collapsed at his home in Tampa, Fla, after suffering a heart aneurysm, his wife, Jan, told The...
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MLB Roundup: Yankees will talk to Rangers' Wilson, Cashman says (Yahoo! Sports)
Brian Cashman has made it known the New York Yankees will seek pitching this offseason, and the general manager backed that up by publicly acknowledging the club's rumored interest in Texas Rangers starter C.J. Wilson. "We haven't talked to him yet, but we will,"...
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Braves Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, November 6, 2011 | No Comments
General manager Frank Wren isn't shy about sending a message when he has to, and he wasted no time doing that during a meeting with the Braves' beat reporters after the season came to a screeching halt. As in this response to a question about right-handed starter Derek Lowe's status next season:
"It's hard to project him as one of our starters at this point," Wren said, "based on the young talent we have."
Young talent, by the way, that Wren is not looking to use in trades. And he didn't need Lowe blocking the rookies' path. So on Halloween, the Braves agreed to eat $10 million of Lowe's $15 million 2012 salary and traded him to the Indians for left-hander Chris Jones, who pitched at Class A Kinston last season.
It was pretty funny the night in September when the...
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MLB Roundup: Ex-Cardinal Forsch dies at 61 (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Forsch, the former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who threw two no-hitters, and just last week threw out the first pitch of Game 7 of the World Series, died Thursday night. Forsch, 61, collapsed at his home in Tampa, Fla, after suffering a heart aneurysm, his wife, Jan, told The...
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Lip-smackin? good: Milwaukee?s Axford wins AMI mustache award (Yahoo! Sports)
Leading the National League in saves and vying for the World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers was only the beginning for closer John Axford this season. Facing even stiffer upper-lip competition Friday night, Axford closed the deal and won the ? Continue reading ?
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MLB Roundup: Ex-Cardinal Forsch dies at 61 (Yahoo! Sports)
Bob Forsch, the former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher who threw two no-hitters, and just last week threw out the first pitch of Game 7 of the World Series, died Thursday night. Forsch, 61, collapsed at his home in Tampa, Fla, after suffering a heart aneurysm, his wife, Jan, told The...
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Report: Pete Mackanin to interview with Cubs (Yahoo! Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete MacKanin will be the first person to interview for the vacant Chicago Cubs managerial position. The meeting with new president of baseball operations Theo Epstein and new general manager Jed Hoyer as early as Thursday, according to ESPN.com.
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Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson Win 2011 Silver Slugger Award (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The New York Yankees announced Wednesday night that center fielder Curtis Granderson and second baseman Robinson Cano each won a 2011 Silver Slugger Award, an honor issued by Louisville Slugger which recognizes the best offensive player at every position in both leagues.
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Matheny (but not Francona) interviews with Cardinals (Yahoo! Sports)
Mike Matheny was considered one of the best defensive catchers in the majors during his 13-year career. Now he'd like to call games from the dugout. Matheny, who has been a special assistant to St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, interviewed for their managerial...
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Detention Lecture: Your 2011 San Diego Padres (Yahoo! Sports)
What, you thought we were done with this whole classroom conceit? Nope. In the interest of completion, we're finally running the lecture for the San Diego Padres, which was delayed for a variety of reasons too long to go into ? Continue reading ?
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Phillies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The only baseball life Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Madson have known is playing in the red pinstripes of the Phillies organization. But those days could be nearing an end as Rollins, the Phils' everyday shortstop since 2001, and Madson, the club's closer in 2011, hit the free agent market in an attempt to cash in on perhaps their last chance at a really big contract.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has said that the club would like to bring both men back. But the Phils are making plans in case both leave for other locations.
"We would like to prepare knowing we have both those players back," Amaro told the Allentown Morning Call on Wednesday. "But obviously there will be some unknowns beyond (the start of free agency), and our job is to make sure that if in fact these...
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Shoulder soreness keeps Reds' Chapman from Arizona start (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Saturday, November 5, 2011 | No Comments
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman is supposed to be making the transition from heat-throwing lefty...
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Derek Lowe Era in Atlanta Finished ? Dealt to Cleveland: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Most Atlanta Braves fans will admit that without Derek Lowe, the team would have never won the National League wild card spot in 2010. That being said, baseball, much like life, is all about what have you done for me lately? As I wrote about at the end of the 2011 season (See...
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Cardinals fans paint St. Louis their favorite color (Yahoo! Sports)
The World Series celebration was all good red fun, the way it ought to be in this Midwestern bastion of baseball.
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Red Sox set to name Cherington GM on Tuesday (The Canadian Press)
BOSTON - Ben Cherington is set to become the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, replacing his former boss, Theo Epstein.
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McCourt will sell Dodgers after senseless battle (Yahoo! Sports)
Frank McCourt ran the Dodgers into the ground while waging a two-year war he ultimately decided to surrender Tuesday.
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Blue Jays aiming to sign David Ortiz? (Yahoo! Sports)
It became clear earlier this week that the Boston Red Sox wouldn't be going after Toronto Blue Jays manager...
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While World Series waits, managers mull moves (Yahoo! Sports)
Rain prompts MLB to postpone Game 6, making Cardinals ace Carpenter available for a potential Game 7 against Rangers.
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McCourt to pay $131M in divorce settlement (AP)
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt must pay his former wife and ex-team CEO Jamie McCourt $131 million by the end of April as part of their divorce settlement, according to a binding settlement filed Thursday. The agreement was signed by the former couple last month but made official Thursday. It calls for the lump sum to be paid in cash and would be tax-free.
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Sandberg Will Not Manage the Cubs: Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Friday, November 4, 2011 | No Comments
On November 2, the Chicago Cubs told manager Mike Quade that he would not return to the team next year and informed ex-Cub Ryne Sandberg that he would not be a candidate as Quade's replacement. As a Cubs fan I have absolutely no problem with letting Quade go.
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Some of baseball's best teams fell short of title (Yahoo! Sports)
By next week, the St. Louis Cardinals or Texas Rangers will go down in the baseball history books as 2011 World...
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Maddux given permission to talk to Red Sox, Cubs (AP)
Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux was given permission to interview for managerial openings with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, though any talking will have to wait until he recovers from a bout with laryngitis. Maddux indicated Thursday that he expects to meet with both teams next week, depending on his recovery time.
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A's bring Young back as pitching coach (Yahoo! Sports)
The Oakland Athletics hired pitching coach Curt Young, who left the Boston Red Sox to return to the team with which he spent most of his career. The A's signed Young to a one-year deal, bringing him back from Boston. Young had spent 23 years in the A's organization, which...
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L.A. Dodgers Hire First Female Head Trainer in Pro Sports: Fan's Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
One of the many things that makes me proud to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan is the team's strong history in setting the standard for equal rights. Baseball fans are all aware the team (as the then Brooklyn Dodgers) broke the MLB color line when Jackie Robinson played for the...
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L.A. Dodgers Hire First Female Head Trainer in Pro Sports: Fan's Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
One of the many things that makes me proud to be a Los Angeles Dodgers fan is the team's strong history in setting the standard for equal rights. Baseball fans are all aware the team (as the then Brooklyn Dodgers) broke the MLB color line when Jackie Robinson played for the...
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Would Pujols really agree to a statue if he were leaving St. Louis? (Yahoo! Sports)
Should Albert Pujols bolt town through free agency this hot stove season, at least St. Louis Cardinals fans will have an awkward memento to remember him by. A 1o-foot, 1,100-pound statue of the two-time World Series winner was unveiled outside ? Continue reading ?
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Cardinals Latest World Champion to Come from Nowhere: A Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The World Series turned out to end up far different than anyone expected back at the start of October. It was easy to believe that since my Philadelphia Phillies dominated the regular season, the postseason would tell the same story.
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Sandberg Will Not Manage the Cubs: Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Thursday, November 3, 2011 | No Comments
On November 2, the Chicago Cubs told manager Mike Quade that he would not return to the team next year and informed ex-Cub Ryne Sandberg that he would not be a candidate as Quade's replacement. As a Cubs fan I have absolutely no problem with letting Quade go.
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Three minor leaguers suspended for drug violations (AP)
Three minor league players have been suspended for violating baseball's drug policy. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Amilcar Arauz, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Reginald Williams and free-agent pitcher Carlos Misell each received 50 game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs. Arauz, on the roster of the Diamondbacks' Dominican Summer League team, and Misell tested positive for...
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Dodgers headed to bankruptcy court auction (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Maybe a "For Sale" sign should be erected outside Dodger Stadium.
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Blue-collar Napoli provides cushion for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports)
Mike Napoli's three-run homer continued a storybook season and pulled Texas even with St. Louis in the World Series.
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Rangers rout Tigers to advance to World Series (Yahoo! Sports)
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange ARLINGTON, Texas -- The last out had barely been made in the Texas Rangers' 2010 season, which ended with a five-game loss to the San Francisco Giant in the World Series, when they set their sights on their goal for 2011: taking things one...
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After 3 World Series titles, La Russa retires (PA SportsTicker)
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
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Rangers' Hamilton must beware of painkillers (Yahoo! Sports)
Recovering addict Josh Hamilton won't say if he's taking injections to help with a groin pull in the World Series.
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McCourt files complaint against men charged in fan beating (Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's lawyer filed a civil complaint against the two men charged in the Opening Day beating of Bryan Stow in Los Angeles Superior Court, asserting that they should be held liable for the attack, not his client or the 13 other parties named...
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Red Sox set to name Cherington GM on Tuesday (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Wednesday, November 2, 2011 | No Comments
BOSTON - Ben Cherington is set to become the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, replacing his former boss, Theo Epstein.
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Giambi staying with Rockies in 2012 (AP)
Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012. The 40-year-old slugger hit .260 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs in 131 at-bats as Todd Helton's backup last season. He hit a home run once every 10 at-bats against right-handers. Giambi contemplated becoming a free agent given that so many teams, including the Phillies and Rays, showed...
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Curtis Granderson's slam leads MLB stars past Taiwan (Yahoo! Sports)
Curtis Granderson was grand on Tuesday. The New York Yankees center fielder pounded a grand slam to help a team of major league stars to a 7-0 win over Taiwan's national team. Granderson connected off Yao-Hsun Yang in the third inning.
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K-Rod's option declined, becomes free agent (Yahoo! Sports)
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez became a free agent along with nearly 150 other players Sunday as his mutual option was declined. Rodriguez had the $17.5 million option bought out when he was traded from the Mets.
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After 3 World Series titles, La Russa retires (PA SportsTicker)
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
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Detention Lecture: Your 2011 Texas Rangers (Yahoo! Sports)
With the postseason now over, all 30 teams are facing an offseason filled with golf rounds and hot-stove strategery. But we're not going to let them start before we deal with the two World Series squads. No sir. No way. ? Continue reading ?
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McCourt ready to sell Dodgers? (Yahoo! Sports)
It's been a bruising couple of years for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt as he has gone through a...
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Red Sox set to name Cherington GM on Tuesday (The Canadian Press)
BOSTON - Ben Cherington is set to become the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, replacing his former boss, Theo Epstein.
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Dodgers hire 1st woman as head athletic trainer (AP)
Posted on | Tuesday, November 1, 2011 | No Comments
The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Sue Falsone as head athletic trainer, making her the first female to hold that job in major professional sports. General manager Ned Colletti announced Falsone's hiring Monday and said Stan Conte has been promoted to senior director of medical services. Falsone (fal-SONY) became the first female physical therapist in the major leagues when she was hired by the...
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A capsule look at the Tigers and Rangers in ALCS (PA SportsTicker)
A look at the best-of-seven American League championship series between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers:
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Tigers 5, Rangers 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange DETROIT -- Coming back to the Motor City revived the Detroit Tigers' hopes of winning the American League Championship Series. After losing the first two games of the best-of-seven series at Arlington, Texas, the Tigers returned home to...
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After 3 World Series titles, La Russa retires (PA SportsTicker)
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer
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Rangers could return all key pieces for 3rd chance (AP)
Moving boxes with the numbers and names of players were scattered around the Texas Rangers clubhouse Saturday. Some were already taped up while others had yet to be filled. Stacked on a pallet in the hall outside were unopened bottles of champagne that had been intended for a championship celebration.
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Epstein deal not done; Selig may mediate (Yahoo! Sports)
With the Chicago Cubs entering Friday reportedly on the cusp of an announcement to hire Theo Epstein, a report indicated compensation to the Boston Red Sox still had not been settled and commissioner Bud Selig has said he might need to step in as a mediator.
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MLB Notebook: Epstein deal not done; Selig might mediate (Yahoo! Sports)
With the Chicago Cubs entering Friday reportedly on the cusp of an announcement to hire Theo Epstein, a report indicated compensation to the Boston Red Sox still had not been settled and commissioner Bud Selig has said he might need to step in as a mediator.
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Which Cubs Jersey to Buy for 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With Theo Epstein in place as President of Baseball Operations Chicago Cubs fans are filled with that oh so rare feeling; optimism. It is it with this optimism in mind that we look to the future and prepare ourselves for the 2012 season.
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Angels get their man, hire Jerry Dipoto to be their new GM (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, October 31, 2011 | No Comments
An official announcement won't take place until Saturday when the World Series is over. But as first reported by FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Los Angeles Angels will name Jerry Dipoto as their new general manager. Dipoto was the Arizona Diamondbacks' ? Continue reading ?
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Cardinals' Game 6 win could be best ever (Yahoo! Sports)
Has a more dramatic World Series game taken place than the 11-inning victory over the Rangers? It's in the conversation.
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Super spoof: What if ?Moneyball? were about the Yankees? (Yahoo! Sports)
Thanks to the "Moneyball" book and movie, we all know what Brad Pitt Billy Beane did when handcuffed to the shoestring budget of the Oakland Athletics. But what if Michael Lewis had decided to document New York Yankees GM Brian ? Continue reading ?
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Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Chris Narveson Has Surgery: Injury Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Chris Narveson of the Milwaukee Brewers had to go through surgery on his left hip. Narveson is one of the young starting pitchers for the organization, and this could be a step back in his progression as a Major League player.
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Cardinals' Game 6 win could be best ever (Yahoo! Sports)
Has a more dramatic World Series game taken place than the 11-inning victory over the Rangers? It's in the conversation.
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Ramirez pleads not guilty to domestic battery (AP)
Former baseball star Manny Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife. Ramirez's attorney filed the written plea ahead of Friday's scheduled arraignment. Ramirez did not appear at the hearing. He is free on $2,500 bail. The 2004 World Series MVP was arrested Sept.
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Report: Mackanin, Sveum first to be interviewed for Boston opening (Yahoo! Sports)
Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin and Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum will be the first two people to be interviewed for the Boston Red Sox manager's job, which was left vacant by the departure of Terry Francona, MLB.com reported Sunday.
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Power Rankings: Sorting through the wreckage (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, October 30, 2011 | No Comments
The Red Sox and Braves imploded and even the team atop the Power Rankings had its share of trouble in the final weeks.
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Thriller sends Series to 1st Game 7 since '02 (AP)
A drained Tony La Russa sat behind the podium, jersey gone and a blue towel draped around his neck, "When you dream," the St. Louis Cardinals manager said, "you dream about seventh game, all the heroics." After one of the greatest games in baseball history, a 10-9, 11-inning victory over Texas in Game 6 in which the Cardinals were twice within one strike of elimination, it was...
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Ryan Vogelsong Finalist for Player's Choice National League Comeback Player of the Year: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The San Francisco Giants drafted a Ryan Vogelsong in the fifth-round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft out of Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Vogelsong went on to be traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2001 after making his major league debut for the Giants in...
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MLB Notebook: Red Sox pitchers deny drinking beer in dugout (Yahoo! Sports)
Boston Red Sox pitchers Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and John Lackey late Tuesday disputed a television report that claimed they drank beer in the dugout during games. The team released statements from the three embattled players, departed manager Terry Francona and CEO Larry Lucchino...
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Marlins deny Orioles interview with Jennings? (Yahoo! Sports)
Dan Jennings is a popular guy. The Baltimore Orioles are looking for a new general manager and the word is that...
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Ha-ha! Fox?s Colby Lewis graphic moves K.C. Royals to Kansas (Yahoo! Sports)
OK, it was one thing for Fox broadcaster Tim McCarver, off the top of his head, to state during Game 1 of the World Series that S-T-R-I-K-E was a "five-letter word." Such a mistake easily can be filed under the ? Continue reading ?
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Angels talking to executives from playoff teams (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Saturday, October 29, 2011 | No Comments
In seeking a return to the postseason, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are looking at a front office personnel who have worked in the front office for playoff teams this season. The Angels have reportedly talked to executives from the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees as part...
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John Lackey needs Tommy John surgery, won?t pitch in 2012 (Yahoo! Sports)
The Boston Red Sox won't have to worry about John Lackey being a toxic presence in their clubhouse next year. During his introductory press conference, new Red Sox GM Ben Cherington announced that Lackey will undergo Tommy John surgery and ? Continue reading ?
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Red Sox set to name Cherington GM on Tuesday (The Canadian Press)
BOSTON - Ben Cherington is set to become the new general manager of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, replacing his former boss, Theo Epstein.
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Top five most talked about umpire calls in World Series history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Being a major league umpire is a tough job. There's lots of travel, a 162-game schedule, and calls that many times are determined by an inch or two. The fact is, umpires make mistakes, even the best umpires that work the World Series.
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McCourt Attempting to Shift Blame in Stow Incident: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
As if Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt didn't have enough people in Los Angeles who do not like him, now his lawyers are suggesting that San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow should share the blame for the Opening Day attack that left Stow in a coma for several months.
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AP Source: Angels to hire Dbacks' Dipoto as new GM (AP)
The Los Angeles Angels have chosen Arizona Diamondbacks executive Jerry Dipoto to be their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the hire told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels haven't formally announced the hiring. The club will hold a news conference about its GM position Saturday, waiting until the conclusion of the World...
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Aramis Ramirez Would Return to Chicago Cubs After Hiring of Theo Epstein: Fan?s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The fans and media aren't the only entities who are excited about Theo Epstein becoming the president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs. The players have also expressed their approval of Jim Hendry's successor.
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Reds' GM denies that Votto could be traded (Yahoo! Sports)
Will the Cincinnati Reds trade first baseman Joey Votto? ESPN reported that it's a possibility, but general manager Walt Jocketty denied it -- and he wasn't thrilled about having to deny it. "I'm tired of talking about it," Jocketty told the Cincinnati...
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Fan's Look: 2011 Reds Highlights (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Friday, October 28, 2011 | No Comments
After starting the season with five straight wins, the Cincinnati Reds had few highlights in 2011. We fans were expecting the reigning NL Central champs to not only repeat in 2011, but also to win a playoff game for the first time in over 15 years.
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Award reminds Griffey of how he missed out (Yahoo! Sports)
Ken Griffey Jr. is honored by MLB at the World Series, which he didn't reach as a player. He says he has no regrets.
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Aramis Ramirez's Return to Cubs Still Possible: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Chicago Cubs' new general manager may have already had an impact for the team for 2012 even before the off-season free agency/trade period has begun. Third baseman Aramis Ramirez may have hinted that he could return to the Cubs after the team hired Epstein.
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John Lackey needs Tommy John surgery, won?t pitch in 2012 (Yahoo! Sports)
The Boston Red Sox won't have to worry about John Lackey being a toxic presence in their clubhouse next year. During his introductory press conference, new Red Sox GM Ben Cherington announced that Lackey will undergo Tommy John surgery and ? Continue reading ?
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Ozzie era begins for Florida Marlins (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - Fresh off a divorce in Chicago, Ozzie Guillen has been reunited with the Florida Marlins and owner Jeffrey Loria.
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Braves name Walker as new hitting coach (Yahoo! Sports)
Greg Walker was named as the Atlanta Braves' new hitting coach Friday, replacing Larry Parrish. Walker had been the batting coach for the Chicago White Sox for the past nine seasons and slugger Paul Konerko and catcher A.J.
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Rangers, Cardinals meet for first time since 2004 (Yahoo! Sports)
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS -- One of the most intriguing aspects of the World Series, until interleague play came about 14 years ago, was the unfamiliarity between the league champions. That intrigue will be back in this year's World Series between the Texas...
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Seattle Mariners Have Tough Decision with Carlos Peguero: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Seattle Mariners have a tough decision ahead when it comes to figuring out what to do with outfielder Carlos Peguero . The promise that he has shown in the Minor Leagues got him a shot at playing in the Big Leagues this past season, but he simply couldn't find a rhythm...
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Ventura introduced as White Sox manager; Konerko considered (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Thursday, October 27, 2011 | No Comments
In introducing Robin Ventura as the Chicago White Sox's new manager, general manager Ken Williams said he considered Paul Konerko as a player/manager, though he never discussed that possibility with the first baseman. Instead the job went to the 44-year-old Ventura, who has no...
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Dodgers bankruptcy showdown postponed (AP)
A Delaware judge has postponed a bankruptcy court showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball that will determine the fate of the ball club. The judge issued an order without comment on Wednesday postponing a four-day evidentiary hearing that was to have begun Monday. According to the order, the hearing is now scheduled for Nov.
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Brewers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
During the regular season, the Brewers' much improved starting pitching covered all of the team's flaws. The pitching allowed them to get away with substandard defense throughout the season as well an inconsistent offense, in particular the bottom of the lineup.
It was only when that starting pitching finally faltered that the Brewers were eliminated in the NLCS by St. Louis in six games. The starters compiled an 8.10 ERA during those six games, with only left-hander Randy Wolf (seven innings, two runs in Game 4) turning in a solid start.
Over the course of the 162-game season, the pitching was solid enough for the Brewers to win a franchise-record 96 games and claim their first NL Central title.
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MLB Notebook: Cubs sign Epstein to 5-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year deal worth nearly $20 million, according to ESPN.com, although other reports put the contract's value at closer to $15 million. As part of the agreement, the Cubs will pick up the conclusion bonus of Epstein's Red...
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Award reminds Griffey of how he missed out (Yahoo! Sports)
Ken Griffey Jr. is honored by MLB at the World Series, which he didn't reach as a player. He says he has no regrets.
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Five notable American sporting events in Tokyo (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Major League Baseball announced that the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will open the 2012 season in Tokyo, Japan . The teams will play a two-game series March 28-29. This is not the first time a significant American sporting event was held in Japan.
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Pujols drama fills void on World Series off day (Yahoo! Sports)
There's still a World Series to decide but all anyone wanted to talk about Friday was Albert's disappearing act.
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Five Memorable World Series Walk-Off Hits: Fan Flashback (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
There are no bigger moments in baseball than walk-off hits, especially when they happen on the biggest sports stage of them all, the Fall Classic. These five game-ending World Series hits are so memorable, many baseball fans remember where they were and what they were doing when...
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Red Sox Might Benefit from John Lackey Surgery: Injury Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Wednesday, October 26, 2011 | No Comments
The Boston Red Sox might actually benefit from the Tommy John surgery that pitcher John Lackey will have to deal with. That's not something a team can often say about an injured starter, but in the case of the Red Sox, it might just ease the stress of having him on the roster...
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MLB Notebook: White Sox considered Konerko for manager job (Yahoo! Sports)
In introducing Robin Ventura as the Chicago White Sox's new manager, general manager Ken Williams said Tuesday he considered Paul Konerko as a player/manager, though he never discussed that possibility with the first baseman.
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Top Game 7 performances in the World Series (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
In World Series history, no single game has seen the influx of emotion and excitement than Game 7. When warranted, Game 7 is the do-all, end-all of the championship drive. It's win or go home, for good. As the 2011 playoffs wind down, and the World Series draws ever closer,...
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World Series Game 5: Napoli's big hit wins it for Rangers (Yahoo! Sports)
By John Perrotto, The Sports Xchange ARLINGTON, Texas -- Many analysts thought the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest edge over the Texas Rangers in the World Series was at manager. The Cardinals have Tony La Russa, holder of a law degree from Florida State and the third-winningest...
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Cards-Phillies a hit on TBS (AP)
The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies were a hit on TV. St. Louis' 1-0 victory over Philadelphia in Game 5 of the NL division series Friday night received a 5.1 rating and was seen by 8,389,000 viewers on TBS, a National League record for first-round games on cable. The Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers game that started at 5:07 p.m.
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A capsule look at the Tigers and Rangers in ALCS (PA SportsTicker)
A look at the best-of-seven American League championship series between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers:
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Napoli, Rangers move 1 win from World Series crown (AP)
Mike Napoli was dialed in, no matter who he was going to face. A charmed season for Napoli and the Texas Rangers got even better Monday night, thanks to a most unlikely twist -- a bullpen telephone mix-up. After a dropped ball and a dropped call, of sorts, loaded the bases in the eighth inning, Napoli delivered a tiebreaking two-run double that beat the St.
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Struggling Shaun Marcum shoulders fate of Brewers? season (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 | No Comments
The Milwaukee Brewers traded for Shaun Marcum this past offseason, thinking he could help out Yovani Gallardo and put the team closer to its first World Series appearance since 1982. On Sunday night, the righthander's two big challenges will be ? Continue reading ?
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Fan's reaction: Atlanta Braves' wild-card lead down to one game (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
After another embarrassing series against the Washington Nationals, the Atlanta Braves' record now stands at 89-70 (as of Sept. 25), and their hold on the National League wild-card race is just a single game over the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Some of baseball's best teams fell short of title (Yahoo! Sports)
By next week, the St. Louis Cardinals or Texas Rangers will go down in the baseball history books as 2011 World...
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Ventura introduced as White Sox manager; Konerko considered (Yahoo! Sports)
In introducing Robin Ventura as the Chicago White Sox's new manager, general manager Ken Williams said he considered Paul Konerko as a player/manager, though he never discussed that possibility with the first baseman. Instead the job went to the 44-year-old Ventura, who has no...
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Epstein "50-50" to stay with Red Sox: report (Yahoo! Sports)
Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is "50-50" to leave "for the right situation," ESPNBoston.com reported, citing an anonymous source. Epstein has been rumored to be a target of the Chicago Cubs, but the Los Angeles Angels also need a GM after Tony...
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Five former Oakland A's with shots at 2011 World Series (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
As the two league championship series get underway in Major League Baseball, fans of the Oakland Athletics may have lost some interest, given the clunker of a 2011 season for the A's. Fans of the green and gold, though, can still root for former white elephants who have a shot...
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Theo Epstein officially cleared to work for Cubs on Friday? (Yahoo! Sports)
It appears as if Friday's off-day at the World Series will be a busy "official" news day in other baseball hamlets. As David Kaplan of Chicago's WGN 720 first reported on Thursday night, the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox ? Continue reading ?
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Valentine and Torre not on Red Sox list (Yahoo! Sports)
Now that Terry Francona and the Boston Red Sox have gone their separate ways, GM Theo Epstein is still hanging...
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MLB Notebook: Cubs sign Epstein to 5-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, October 24, 2011 | No Comments
Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a five-year deal worth nearly $20 million, according to ESPN.com, although other reports put the contract's value at closer to $15 million. As part of the agreement, the Cubs will pick up the conclusion bonus of Epstein's Red...
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Padres' Bell wants three-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Soon-to-be free-agent closer Heath Bell has saved 132 games for the San Diego Padres in the last three seasons...
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2011 Cardinals' offense compares well to '04 (Yahoo! Sports)
2011 Cardinals' offense compares well to '04 ARLINGTON, Texas -- First baseman Albert Pujols created a contretemps of sorts when he didn't make himself available to the media after he committed a key error in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series.
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Pujols drama fills void on World Series off day (Yahoo! Sports)
There's still a World Series to decide but all anyone wanted to talk about Friday was Albert's disappearing act.
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Pavano, Twins top Royals 1-0, avoid 100 losses (AP)
Carl Pavano has a World Series ring, plenty of pitching experience in October and even an All-Star game appearance. The end of this mess of a season for the Minnesota Twins still mattered to the veteran right-hander, who wanted no part of 100 losses. Trevor Plouffe's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning gave Pavano and the Twins a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday,...
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Wrong type shoe may have doomed Beltre on ground out call (Yahoo! Sports)
The velcro-type shoes worn by Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers may have been the reason a ball he claimed hit off his shoe turned into a ground out in the ninth inning of Wednesday's Game 1 of the World Series. It recalled the shoe-polish incidents of 1957 and 1969, but...
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Detention Lecture: Your 2011 Houston Astros (Yahoo! Sports)
As the regular season winds down, 22 teams are facing an offseason filled with golf rounds and hot-stove strategery. But we're not going to let them get off that easy. No sir. No way. In an attempt to bring some ? Continue reading ?
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National League Division Series down to the wire: A fan's reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
There is nothing more exciting in any major sport's playoffs than an elimination game. I don't care what anyone else has to say, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. So when the NLDS kicks off the final two games on October 7 between the Diamondbacks and Brewers...
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Lester admits to drinking during Red Sox games (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, October 23, 2011 | No Comments
John Lester admitted to the Boston Globe that he drank beer in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse with other starters on days they did not pitch, but he said it has nothing to do with the team's September collapse. The Globe ran a story last week in which sources said Lester, John...
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Detention Lecture: Your 2011 Detroit Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
As the postseason soldiers on, the eliminated teams are facing an offseason filled with golf rounds and hot-stove strategery. But we're not going to let them get off that easy. No sir. No way. In an attempt to bring some ? Continue reading ?
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Fan's take: What did we learn about the Seattle Mariners in 2011? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Another disappointing Seattle Mariners season has mercifully come to an end, and M's fans are left to watch other times fight their way to the World Series. When will it be our turn? Ever? Will we have to continue to live in the past and reminisce about the good old days of 1995...
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La Russa fined for criticizing umpires during in-game interview (Yahoo! Sports)
We know that St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa isn't afraid to speak his mind or go to extreme measures to get his point across. He proved that again Sunday, using his on-camera interview with TBS broadcasters Dick Stockton ? Continue reading ?
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Tigers' Ordonez not planning retirement (Yahoo! Sports)
Injured Detroit Tigers slugger Magglio Ordonez may have been considering retirement at mid-season, but he's...
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Tigers bury their season by allowing 9-run inning (AP)
The Detroit Tigers sent themselves into the offseason with the kind of inning they'll be thinking about all the way until spring training. They needed four pitchers to get three outs. They allowed nine straight batters to reach base. They gave up a pair of two-run doubles to the same guy. And all that came after blowing a chance to break the game open at the plate.
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Boston's Ortiz wins Clemente Award (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, October 22, 2011 | No Comments
Boston's David Ortiz has won this year's Roberto Clemente award, given annually to a major league player who gives back through community service and also excels on the field. Ortiz is the second straight Red Sox player to win the honor, announced Thursday before Game 2 of the World Series. Pitcher Tim Wakefield won last year.
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Lenny Dykstra pleads no contest to auto theft (AP)
Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has changed his plea from not guilty to no contest on charges of auto theft and providing a false financial statement. Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Alex Karnanen says the 48-year-old faces up to four years in prison as part of a plea deal. Dykstra and two co-defendants are accused of trying to lease and then sell high-end cars from several car...
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The 10 best Texas Rangers in team history (Yahoo! Sports)
Note: This is an updated version of a post that originally ran in October 2010. The Texas Rangers franchise goes back to the 1961 expansion Washington Senators, and has played in Texas since 1972. But after two indifferent decades in ? Continue reading ?
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Zombie-like resilience propels Cardinals (Yahoo! Sports)
Given up for dead in September, they squeezed into the playoffs and are two wins from the World Series.
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A's bring back Curt Young as pitching coach (PA SportsTicker)
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer
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La. drops try to extradite ex-Tigers star McLain (AP)
Louisiana authorities on Monday dropped a bid to extradite former Detroit Tigers star Denny McLain, major league baseball's last 30-game winner, for trial in a dispute over a scrap metal sale. McLain won the 1968 American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards after winning 31 games and leading Detroit to the World Series.
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First Lady teams with MLB to support troops (PA SportsTicker)
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
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Flores is latest to be cut loose by Angels (Yahoo! Sports)
The Los Angeles Angels continued to clean house in the front office when Abe Flores, director of player development, was given his walking papers over the weekend. Flores, who has held the position for four years, reportedly has been offered a position as a scout in the...
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Brewers' Greinke needs to justify the upgrade (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Friday, October 21, 2011 | No Comments
The pitcher who forced a trade from lowly Kansas City to Milwaukee will have the opportunity he sought in Game 5.
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AP sources: SD to promote Byrnes if Hoyer leaves (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres are ready to promote Josh Byrnes to general manager if Jed Hoyer leaves for the Chicago Cubs, three people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
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Fla. man captures record for most signed baseballs (The Canadian Press)
ODESSA, Fla. - Assembling more than 4,000 autographed baseballs, it turns out, may not have been as tough a task for Dennis Schrader as proving the collection was a world record.
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Padres Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
In 2010, the Padres won 90 games and missed the playoffs by one game.
In 2011, the Padres were bad.
What brought them down in one season?
"A lot of things and no one thing," Padres manager Bud Black said after the Padres went 8-4 over the final 12 games to finish 71-91.
Yes, that's a 19-game backward swing?putting the Padres closer to the 99-loss team of 2008 and the 87-loss team of 2009 than the 90-win team of 2010.
"When you look at this season, we didn't hit as well as we did in 2010, we didn't pitch as well and we didn't defend as well," said Black.
"There are guys in the clubhouse who have played well. We need them to take the next step and play consistently well together.
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White Sox receive 2 players in Guillen deal (AP)
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander Jhan Marinez and infielder Ozzie Martinez as part of the agreement that allowed the Florida Marlins to hire Ozzie Guillen as manager. The Marlins acquired minor league right-hander Ricardo Andres in the deal announced Thursday. Guillen was released this week from the final year of his contract with the White Sox and signed a four-year deal with the...
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