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With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotation - MLB.com

2010-09-03
With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotationMLB.comCHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Tom Gorzelanny has seen a replay of Jose Tabata's line drive coming at him on Wednesday. ...and more »

TWIB goes behind scenes at ballparks - MLB.com

2010-09-03
TWIB goes behind scenes at ballparksMLB.comIn the MLB Network "Diamond Demos" segment, Harold Reynolds will explain the proper way to cover second base and tag a runner attempting to steal the bag. ...and more »

Rox welcome Delcarmen for playoff push - MLB.com

2010-09-03
WTNHRox welcome Delcarmen for playoff pushMLB.comManny Delcarmen, a subject of trade rumors involving the Rockies since there were talks of Todd Helton being shipped to the Red Sox ...CarGo riding 10-game extra-base-hit streakColorado Rockies Newsall 348 news articles »

Peralta has right approach in key situations - DetroitTigers.com

2010-09-02
Peralta has right approach in key situationsDetroitTigers.comMINNEAPOLIS -- Jim Leyland pinned part of his Tigers' offensive woes to inexperienced hitters coming up in RBI situations. ...and more »

The Nyjer Morgan Marlins Brawl: Time To Outlaw Barreling Over the Catcher - Bleacher Report

2010-09-02
Washington PostThe Nyjer Morgan Marlins Brawl: Time To Outlaw Barreling Over the CatcherBleacher ReportThis is not the first time this season that a runner hurt a catcher on a collision at home plate. Mark Teixeira plowed over Angels catcher Bobby Wilson, ...The Edge of NyjerMASNsports.com (blog)Game 134 discussion thread: Nationals at MarlinsWashington Post (blog)Jordan Zimmermann was good, and now it could get uglyWashington Postall 1,271 news articles »

Wandy hexes Cards to continue magical run - MLB.com

2010-08-31
Kansas City StarWandy hexes Cards to continue magical runMLB.com... I didn't want it to be [runners on base in the ninth], but a win's a win and I was able to get out of it." Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com. ...Cardinals swept out by Astros to end road trip at 2-8Boston HeraldMLB: Houston 3, St. Louis 0UPI.comCards' road rougher with shutout lossStlCardinals.comall 756 news articles »

THE TRUTH ABOUT MLB's WILD CARD - Bleacher Report

2010-09-02
Bleacher ReportTHE TRUTH ABOUT MLB's WILD CARDBleacher ReportNo wildcard "winner". No wildcard "champion" (as Don Baylor once called his "West-runner-up-Rockies". Thank you in advance for figuring this out.

Cougars out of Koistinen's shadow - Houston Chronicle

2010-09-03
Cougars out of Koistinen's shadowHouston ChroniclePirela is the top runner right now – and should only continue improving. "He is progressing very, very well this year," Rainey said. ...

Rays' Soriano wins MLB Reliever award - 10 Connects

2010-09-02
Rays' Soriano wins MLB Reliever award10 ConnectsA first-time All-Star in 2010, Soriano made five consecutive appearances without allowing a base-runner from August 9th - 21st, collecting five saves with ...and more »

Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there - Chicago Cubs ...

2010-09-03
MLB: Chicago Cubs 7, New York Mets 6 · Soriano, DeWitt hit big jacks to lift Cubs · Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there is no front-runner for the managerial job · Cubs' Hendry, Sanberg meet for lunch · Cubs' Gorzelanny ...

Orioles fall behind early, rally comes up short in loss to Red Sox ...

2010-09-03
With runners on the corners and one out, Mike Lowell hit a grounder to third. Bell's throw to second was behind the bag, and although Brian Roberts made the catch, his off-balance relay bounced through the legs of first baseman Wigginton. A poor fielding play was also a factor in the pivotal second inning. After Beltre hit his 25th homer on Bergesen's first pitch, the Red Sox got another run when Wigginton mishandled a ... MLB News Updates · Proudly powered by WordPress.

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2010-09-03
The Mariners blew a 3-0 lead to cost us on the diamond last night, but the 2008 MLB World Handicapping Runner-up if ready to bounce back strong w/ his 4* MAJOR FRIDAY NIGHT MLB BLOWOUT! With lots of college football action set to go ...

Spanish Champions situation Barcelona Real Madrid - MLB-NFL-NBA ...

2010-09-03
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Rays' Soriano wins MLB Reliever award | MLB News Updates

2010-09-03
A first-time All-Star in 2010, Soriano made five consecutive appearances without allowing a base-runner from August 9th – 21st, collecting five saves with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings pitched. The 30-year-old right-hander closed out ...

Chicago Cubs Blog Fan Site and Schedule with MLB News

2010-09-03
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, who met this past week with managerial candidate Ryne Sandberg, said there is no front-runner for the Cubs' job and he is still in the early stages of the interview process. Running low on time today, ...

Cnylink Local Sports News: Local stars help North Syracuse win ...

2010-09-03
In the bottom of the fifth, O'Kane, with a runner on, made one more mistake – and Ryan Jankowski took it over the fence for a two-run homer.Now trailing 4-3, North Syracuse endured a scoreless sixth inning as O'Kane settled down. Overall, he would give up nine hits, recording five strikeouts against a pair of walks, and head coach Dom Caruso never gave a thought to taking O'Kane out, despite the high stakes. ... MLB News Updates · Proudly powered by WordPress.

Sausages, Slides, and Scores: The 10 Greatest Things About Miller ...

2010-09-03
While the current scoreboard is relatively large and visible from any spot in the park, the team has announced plans to build the third-largest scoreboard in the MLB by Opening Day 2011. ... Sacrifice flies and moving the runner to third are applauded and respected by the fans. There are always the fan favorites, this team's being Braun, Fielder, Trevor Hoffman, John Axford, and Craig Counsell. if the players perform, they will receive their due respect and adoration. ...

Baseball-Yankees blank the A's 5-0 behind Sabathia | MLB News Updates

2010-09-03
Sabathia (19-5) pitched eight innings, allowing one-hitwith five strikeouts, and did not allow a runner past secondbase after the third inning. Jonathan Albaladejo came on in relief and pitched a perfectninth to nail down the one-hitter ...

MLB notes: Marlins' Nolasco out for year

2010-09-03
Ford was called up Wednesday by the Squirrels' parent club and was inserted as a pinch runner in the eighth inning of the Giants' game against the Colorado Rockies. Ford, who is known for his speed, stole 37 bases for Richmond this year. Ford ran for Mike Fontenot, who reached ...

Lewis sits with elbow issue

2010-09-02
Blue Jays OF Fred Lewis did not feature Friday against the Yankees, two days after straining his left elbow. He was available as a pinch runner, however. "He should be available to play tomorrow," manager Cito Gaston told MLB.com. "It just depends on how he feels today swinging. He's still a little sore, but we're thinking perhaps he should be ready to go tomorrow." Toronto Blue Jays - New York ...

Giants bring up speedster Ford

2010-09-02
The Giants recalled OF Darren Ford from Double-A Richmond on Wednesday, and the 24-year-old rookie made his major-league debut that night against the Rockies, scoring a run as a pinch runner. "I'd say that's a big reason he's here," manager Bruce Bochy told MLB.com. "Also possibly to play some defense, get a bunt down, things like that." Bruce Bochy - Darren Ford - Minor league baseball - Major ...

MLB Roundup

2010-09-02
White Sox 6, Indians 4: CLEVELAND -- For the second straight game, Manny Ramirez watched from a few feet away as one of his new teammates hit a decisive home run.Claimed on waivers by Chicago for his renowned power, Ramirez provided only a bloop sing ...

Former Helena Philly named PCL Coach of Year, Interviews for Cubs job

2010-09-03
Sandberg played for the Helena Phillies in 1978. MLB.com

Hendry, Sandberg discuss Cubs' job

2010-09-03
Hendry, Sandberg discuss Cubs' job

Waiver trade deadline a real yawner

2010-09-03
With the exception of the accepted waiver claim of Manny Ramirez by the White Sox, the waiver trade deadline was a real dud, with change-of-scenery-type trades of Manny Delcarmen and Jeff Francoeur the only deadline-day moves. It was a year when GMs were especially aggressive with their claims and blocks, severely limiting deals. But Manny has spiced up trade deadlines before (take the 2008 non ...

Guess Who: The Top 10 MLB Players Immortalized in Obscure Trivia

2010-09-02
More than any other sport, spectators in baseball are expected to know an awful lot about the game's history before they can be considered true fans.

MLB: Kansas City 10, Texas 9

2010-08-31
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth brought Willie Bloomquist home with the winning run Tuesday in the Kansas City Royals' 10-9 victory over Texas. Kansas City Royals - Willie Bloomquist - KANSAS CITY - United States - Kansas

Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there is no front-runner for the managerial job http://fsp.gs/9OYHkd #MLB

2010-09-03
Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there is no front-runner for the managerial job http://fsp.gs/9OYHkd #MLB

@MLB What?! Tim Lincecum must've been the runner up then, right? :)

2010-09-02
@MLB What?! Tim Lincecum must've been the runner up then, right? :)

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2010-09-02
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Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base o... http://ow.ly/18PuzF

2010-09-02
Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base o... http://ow.ly/18PuzF

Lincecum finally wins again for Giants - MLB: Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on... http://bit.ly/9oB6Aw

2010-09-02
Lincecum finally wins again for Giants - MLB: Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on... http://bit.ly/9oB6Aw

ESPN - Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second... http://ow.ly/18PuYM

2010-09-02
ESPN - Giants' Lincecum ends career-worst 5-game skid - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second... http://ow.ly/18PuYM

Lincecum finally wins again for Giants (AP): Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on ... http://bit.ly/ab5isX

2010-09-01
Lincecum finally wins again for Giants (AP): Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on ... http://bit.ly/ab5isX

With a runner at 1st and less than 2 outs, why would a pitcher even dream about swinging the bat? O_o #SFGiants #MLB

2010-09-01
With a runner at 1st and less than 2 outs, why would a pitcher even dream about swinging the bat? O_o #SFGiants #MLB

#MLB Yankees 4 A's 3 ...top 6th,runner on 1st,2 outs

2010-09-01
#MLB Yankees 4 A's 3 ...top 6th,runner on 1st,2 outs