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Thursday, October 12, 2006

Evening News

Evening News [Baseball Toaster, CA - 23 minutes ago]... by Jon Weisman. Dodger vice president of scouting and player development Roy Smith resigned today for jobs unknown, according to Ken Gurnick at MLB.com. ...
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Column: Tragedy strikes the baseball world

Column: Tragedy strikes the baseball world [Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - 23 minutes ago]... "Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is," said New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi, who was also a high ...
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Glavine, Beltran guide Mets in Game 1

Glavine, Beltran guide Mets in Game 1 [Colorado Rockies News - 20 minutes ago]... By Marty Noble / MLB.com. ... Marty Noble is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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Commentary: Richmond: I'm just not feeling you

Commentary: Richmond: I'm just not feeling you [Commonwealth Times (subscription), VA - 54 minutes ago]... What I'm really talking about is the big ball sports. The NFL, NBA, MLB, college football even. This is what gets my heightened attention. ...
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Tragedy strikes the baseball world

Tragedy strikes the baseball world [Fall River Herald News, MA - 26 minutes ago]... "Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is," said New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi, who was also a high ...
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Notes: Carpenter starts on regular rest

Notes: Carpenter starts on regular rest [MLB.com - 20 minutes ago]... By Matthew Leach / MLB.com. ... "They pay a lot of money," he said of MLB's television partners. "The guys who take that money are happy to collect it. ...
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Lidle crash touches Mets' Acta

Lidle crash touches Mets' Acta [New York Mets - 20 minutes ago]... By Bill Ladson / MLB.com. ... "I also feel bad for the people inside the building. It's not just about him and me.". Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. ...
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Lots & Lots Of Backstage TNA News - Angle, Jackie

Lots & Lots Of Backstage TNA News - Angle, Jackie [24Wrestling, OH - 16 minutes ago]... During the broadcast, Cena was surprised when Chicago White Sox star and TNA’s biggest MLB fan AJ Pierzynski walked on set wearing the X Division Championship ...
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Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle had twin passions - pitching and flying

Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle had twin passions - pitching and flying [Metro Toronto, Canada - 14 minutes ago]... this season. "Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is," Giambi said in a statement. "My ...
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Lidle had 2 passions _ pitching, flying

Lidle had 2 passions _ pitching, flying [KVUE (subscription), TX - 16 minutes ago]... this season. "Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is," Giambi said in a statement. "My ...
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Baseball world reacts to Lidle's death

Baseball world reacts to Lidle's death [MSNBC - 16 minutes ago]... know and loved him.”. “Right now, I am really in a state of shock, as I am sure the entire MLB family is. ... I have known Cory ...
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006

NLCS bullpens force bettors to change strategy

NLCS bullpens force bettors to change strategy [Covers, Canada - 41 minutes ago]... the NLDS games. "We know that we have some talented young pitchers," Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan told MLB.com. "I think ...
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Loaiza to see familiar faces in Game 2

Loaiza to see familiar faces in Game 2 [OaklandAthletics.com - 38 minutes ago]... By Ryan Quinn / MLB.com. OAKLAND -- When Esteban Loaiza was pitching in Double-A Zebulon, NC, in 1994, he caught the eye of Jim Leyland. ...
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Third deck to open if A's reach Series

Third deck to open if A's reach Series [OaklandAthletics.com - 38 minutes ago]... By Ryan Quinn / MLB.com. OAKLAND ... Major League Baseball has priced the tickets at $150. Ryan Quinn is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This ...
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Notes: Harden confirmed for Game 3

Notes: Harden confirmed for Game 3 [OaklandAthletics.com - 38 minutes ago]... By Mychael Urban / MLB.com. After days of waffling, the A's announced Tuesday that righty Rich Harden, who missed much of the season ...
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Howard, Santana Highlight Roster For Japan Tour

Howard, Santana Highlight Roster For Japan Tour [WPXI.com, PA - 7 minutes ago]... Sports Network) - The 2006 Major League home run king, Ryan Howard, and American League Cy Young candidate Johan Santana highlight a list of MLB All-Stars that ...
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Monday, October 09, 2006

Twins season in review

Twins season in review [Twinsbaseball.com - 1 hour ago]... By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com. After missing the postseason in '05, not much was anticipated of the Twins in a tough American League Central division. ...
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Cardinals oust Padres: Travel to NY to face Mets in NL title ...

Cardinals oust Padres: Travel to NY to face Mets in NL title ... [Tempo, Philippines - 1 hour ago]... Wednesday. ''We had periods where we played very well, we had periods where we didn't,'' Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa told MLB.com. ...
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Girardi interviews for Cubs' skipper job

Girardi interviews for Cubs' skipper job [New York Mets - 1 hour ago]... By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com. ... Mark Sheldon is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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MLB 2K7: Pure Baseball

MLB 2K7: Pure Baseball [IGN, CA - 59 minutes ago]... the lead gameplay designer from EA's MVP series has jumped teams, signing with Kush Games to help re-create, re-shape, and re-think the MLB 2K franchise ...
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Mets aim to neutralize Cards tandem

Mets aim to neutralize Cards tandem [New York Mets - 26 minutes ago]... By Marty Noble / MLB.com. NEW YORK -- When the Mets drew the Dodgers as their first postseason opponent in six years, the popular ...
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Sunday, October 08, 2006

WHO’S HOT

WHO’S HOT [Corvallis Gazette Times, OR - 7 hours ago]... time almost evenly. “It keeps guys fresh and gives more people game experience,” starting MLB Alan Darlin said. “It gives ...
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MLB: NY Mets 9, LA Dodgers 5

MLB: NY Mets 9, LA Dodgers 5 [DailyIndia.com, NY - 7 hours ago]... LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- The New York Mets earned a sweep of their NL Division Series Saturday night with a 9-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. ...
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Nomar, Thome named Comeback Players

Nomar, Thome named Comeback Players [The Olympian, WA - 6 hours ago]... Major League Baseball would not release vote totals for other players in the balloting, spokeswoman Susan Goodenow said. Voting was conducted on MLB.com. ...
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Sports in Brief | Garciaparra, Thome win comeback award

Sports in Brief | Garciaparra, Thome win comeback award [Centre Daily Times, PA - 6 hours ago]... Former Phillie Jim Thome was the American League winner in his first season with the Chicago White Sox. Voting, by the fans, was conducted on MLB.com. ...
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Report: Torre will be fired

Report: Torre will be fired [Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 6 hours ago]... it's just tough," Torre said, choking back tears yesterday. Several players told MLB.com that they would be surprised to see Torre go. ...
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MLB Playoff Capsules

MLB Playoff Capsules [Frankfort Times, IN - 6 hours ago]... AP. DETROIT (AP) -- Three years ago, they lost 119 games and were a punchline. You know, the Detroit Tigers ... ha, ha, ha. The Tigers ...
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Thursday's MLB Division Series Summary

Thursday's MLB Division Series Summary [KRIS-TV, TX - 4 hours ago]... NEW YORK Detroit rallied to beat the New York Yankees 4-to-3 and even their best-of-five American League Division Series at a game apiece. ...
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Accusations Abound

Accusations Abound [Blogger News Network - 4 hours ago]... of this nation’s mounting problems such as welfare, crime, etc, why does the federal government deem it necessary to involve themselves in MLB’s problems?
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Report: Torre To Resign Or Be Fired; Pinella On The Way?

Report: Torre To Resign Or Be Fired; Pinella On The Way? [All Headline News - 1 hour ago]... Lou Piniella is the first candidate to replace him. Johnny Damon told MLB.com he'd be surprised to see Torre leave. He said, "That's pretty drastic. ...
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