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Soriano, DeWitt hit big jacks to lift Cubs - MLB.com

2010-09-03
Globe and MailSoriano, DeWitt hit big jacks to lift CubsMLB.comThey had two on and one out in the first against starter Randy Wells when David Wright doubled off the left-field wall to give New York a 2-0 lead. ...Dickey allows two big homers in Mets' lossNew York MetsBlake DeWitt's Windblown HR Gives Cubs Win Over MetsBleed Cubbie Blue (blog)all 142 news articles »

Mets find stroke but lose Santana - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Mets find stroke but lose SantanaMLB.comWright provided the biggest blow off Hudson, sending a booming solo homer into the left-field stands in the sixth. And Beltran drove in a fourth run against ...and more »

Fister's gem unravels quickly in loss - Mariners.org

2010-09-03
Kansas City StarFister's gem unravels quickly in lossMariners.orgJose Lopez followed Branyan's two-run blast with a single to left field. It was the final hit of the game for the Mariners as Indians starter Josh Tomlin ...MLB Parlay Picks – Carmona, French, Take Mound as Mariners Host IndiansBetUs.comTribe, Mariners open set at Safeco FieldMLB.comChoo caps win for Tomlin, IndiansIndians.comIndians.com -ESPNall 260 news articles »

Just called up, Allen grand in win - MLB.com

2010-09-01
msnbc.comJust called up, Allen grand in winMLB.comPHOENIX -- As he sat with his coaches Wednesday morning, D-backs interim manager Kirk Gibson listed his options for left field on ...Latos' 10 K's wasted as skid runs to sevenMLB.comDiamondbacks hand Padres seventh straight lossESPNAllen has smashing 2010 debut as D'Backs top free-falling PadresFOX 8 News WVUE-TVall 670 news articles »

Nats' Morgan suspended eight more games - Washington Examiner (blog)

2010-09-03
msnbc.comNats' Morgan suspended eight more gamesWashington Examiner (blog)Teammate Josh Willingham raced over from left field to pick it up as Jones scored on an inside-the-park home run. Morgan apologized after that game. ...MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, MarlinsMLB.comMLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat NationalsBrownsville HeraldMorgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawlThe Associated PressMontgomery Newspapers -Washington Post -MiamiHerald.comall 1,248 news articles »

Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Kansas City StarAtchison's spotless relief carries BostonMLB.comDavid takes that nice swing and hits that ball to left field, which was really big for us." Bergesen lamented the 0-2 fastball he threw to Ortiz, ...Late long balls pick up gutsy LesterMLB.comMatusz's solid outing carries O's past BostonMLB.comall 782 news articles »

Valencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10th - MLB.com

2010-09-01
Kansas City StarValencia rips walk-off to lift Twins in 10thMLB.comGardenhire then turned to right-hander Matt Guerrier to face Miguel Cabrera, who walked on six pitches, before Jhonny Peralta hit a single to left field ...Young subs in for Thome at DHTwinsbaseball.comLaird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers winMLB.comTwins stumble late, fall to Tigers in 13 inningsTwinsbaseball.comDetroitTigers.comall 739 news articles »

Omaha team excited for new home - Columbus Clippers (blog)

2010-09-03
Columbus Clippers (blog)Omaha team excited for new homeColumbus Clippers (blog)A bleacher section capable of seating 275 fans was constructed in left field last month, but the stadium's 6200 permanent seats have yet to be installed. ...and more »

Cabrera day-to-day with biceps tendinitis - MLB.com

2010-09-02
Cabrera day-to-day with biceps tendinitisMLB.comHe did not come out when the Tigers took the field for the bottom of the inning. Don Kelly moved from left field to replace him at first base, ...and more »

Link Fix 9/3/10 | MLB Hub - Where Baseball Season Never Ends

2010-09-03
But in an effort to get me going, I'm going to start off with a delayed Link Fix. Here are what other people are saying about the Tribe while I've ... // Click here to read the rest from Deep Left Field | A Cleveland Indians blog ...

Here he comes again, out of left field - NewsPlurk

2010-09-03
Castrovince: AL Central will be an arms race, As we watch Manny Ramirez's dreadlocks hit the barbershop floor and continue to pore over the elucidative words of wisdom he was gracious enough to bestow... MLB.com ( 9/2/2010 10:03:32 PM -08: 00 ) ... Thome and Cora attest to the slugger's considerable work ethic. Thome and Cora attest to the slugger, BOSTON — Manny Ramirez returns Friday night to Fenway Park, where he once played left field with a bottle of water in his. ...

September Call-ups make impacts and debuts

2010-09-03
In the NY Mets loss to the Braves, outfielder Lucas Duda also made his MLB debut, starting in left field and batting seventh. Duda, a converted first baseman, is expected to play regularly in left field. In the first inning, ...

Love Letters: The truth, little sarcasm, and then some | MLB News ...

2010-09-03
Whomever is playing center field in Anaheim has to cover center and half of left field, too. From: Keith P. Cliff Johnson still can lay claim to one record: Meanest Looking Dude in MLB. Some people might also say 'Ugliest. ...

Major League Baseball: David Wright, Johan Santana lead New York ...

2010-09-03
Wright's 22nd homer made it 3-1 in the sixth. Before his solo shot sailed into the left-field seats, Wright was hitting .059 in 34 at-bats at Turner Field this season. “It was a sinker that he left up a little bit,” Wright said. ...

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera Leaves Game With Biceps Tendinitis -- MLB ...

2010-09-02
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera left Thursday night's game against Minnesota in the sixth inning with left biceps tendinitis. Cabrera went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the game. After coming in from the field ...

Writer declares baseball a conservative sport – Out of Bounds ...

2010-09-03
AT&T Park dimensions: Left field: 335 feet (2000), 339 feet (2004); left-center: 364 feet (2000), 364 feet (2004); center field: 404 feet (2000), 399 feet (2004); right-center: 420 feet (2000), 421 feet (2004); right field: 307 feet ...

Astros Outlast Phillies in 16 Innings; Roy Oswalt Plays Left Field ...

2010-08-24
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Houston Astros' wild 4-2 win over Philadelphia lasted 16 innings, over 5 hours, and saw Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt play left field and ground into the final out Tuesday night. ..... Frankie Piliere. MLB ...

2010 MLB September 1 Callups – Fantasy Baseball Tools | Fantasy ...

2010-09-02
1B / OF Brandon Allen (ARI) – Allen got the start in left field on Wednesday with Justin Upton out of the lineup and day-to-day. Allen went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs, thanks to a grand slam in the seventh innings. ...

MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

2010-09-03
MLB hands out suspensions to Nats, Marlins

MLB: Today in baseball history

2010-09-03
On this date 1917 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies' 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1947 - Bill McCahan pitched a 3-0 no-hitter to give the Philadelphia Athletics a 3-0 win over Washington. 1947 - The New York Yankees ...

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl

2010-09-03
Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins. MLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week.

Duda starts in left field in debut

2010-09-01
Duda starts in left field in debut

MLB: New York Yankees 5, Oakland 0

2010-09-02
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- CC Sabathia became the first 19-game winner this season with a one-hitter over eight innings Thursday in the New York Yankees' 5-0 win over Oakland. New York Yankees - CC Sabathia - NEW YORK - Major League Baseball - Sports

Berkman now in platoon?

2010-09-02
MLB.com reports that Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he's leaning toward a platoon at the designated hitter position, with Lance Berkman starting against right-handers and Marcus Thames getting the nod versus left-handers. "This is tough gig for me because I'm used to playing every day, regardless of who the pitcher is," Berkman said. "I'm used to playing the field, and DHing is like four pinch ...

Sabathia wins MLB-best 19th; Yankees sweep A's

2010-09-02
- recap from game played on September 2, 2010

Morgan gets eight games for melee

2010-09-03
Major League Baseball on Friday handed down suspensions for Wednesday night's on-field brawl between the Nationals and Marlins, and Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan received the longest -- eight games.

Jays keep hobbled Escobar, Lewis out

2010-09-03
NEW YORK -- Yunel Escobar and Fred Lewis did not start on Friday against the Yankees, though Escobar appears closer to returning than Lewis. Lewis, who left Wednesday's game with a right elbow strain, was "available to run but not to hit," according to manager Cito Gaston.

Link Fix 9/3/10: Deep Left Field » I’m sorry, I’ve been battling a nasty cold and have been so disgu... http://bit.ly/d2IdrC #MLB #Clevland

2010-09-03
Link Fix 9/3/10: Deep Left Field » I’m sorry, I’ve been battling a nasty cold and have been so disgu... http://bit.ly/d2IdrC #MLB #Clevland

Base Hit to Left Field. Nuñez Singles. #Yankees #NYY #MLB

2010-09-03
Base Hit to Left Field. Nuñez Singles. #Yankees #NYY #MLB

BASE HIT TO LEFT FIELD!!!!!!!!!!!! RBI SINGLE PEÑA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5-1 LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Yankees #NYY #MLB

2010-09-03
BASE HIT TO LEFT FIELD!!!!!!!!!!!! RBI SINGLE PEÑA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5-1 LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Yankees #NYY #MLB

Here he comes again, out of left field: Boston Globe » There are still some things to look forward to ... http://bit.ly/bm3XTv #MLB #REDSOX

2010-09-03
Here he comes again, out of left field: Boston Globe » There are still some things to look forward to ... http://bit.ly/bm3XTv #MLB #REDSOX

RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

2010-09-02
RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

cool photo ... RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

2010-09-02
cool photo ... RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

2010-09-02
RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

RT @MLB Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers // Love that stadium!

2010-09-02
RT @MLB Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers // Love that stadium!

RT @RAYScowbelle: neat picture! RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers

2010-09-02
RT @RAYScowbelle: neat picture! RT @MLB: Left Field Foul Pole is pot of gold at Target Field http://twitpic.com/2kngze via @beckjason #twins #tigers