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Morrow tosses a complete game vs. Mets - MLB.com

2012-05-19
NewsdayMorrow tosses a complete game vs. MetsMLB.com... of Major League Baseball entities and may be used only with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. or the relevant Major League Baseball entity: Major League, Major League Baseball, MLB, the silhouetted batter logo, World Series, ...Division Series moves to 2-3 formatESPN (blog)SBJ: MLB owners approve playoff format, discuss A's potential relocationSportingNews.comMLB wild-card winners to host division openersabc11.comRising Appleall 45 news articles »

La Russa presents Punto with World Series ring - Redsox.com

2012-05-19
Sportsnet.caLa Russa presents Punto with World Series ringRedsox.comBy Evan Drellich / MLB.com | 05/19/12 1:05 AM ET PHILADELPHIA -- Utility infielder Nick Punto received his 2011 World Series ring from his former manager, Tony La Russa, before Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.Papelbon makes instant impact against BostonMLB.comInjuries take out Saltalamacchia and RossBoston.comMLB Game Summary - Boston at PhiladelphiaCANOESB Nationall 473 news articles »

O's-Nats rivalry just getting started - MLB.com

2012-05-19
Bleacher ReportO's-Nats rivalry just getting startedMLB.comTo understand the depth of despair among long-suffering local fans, there hasn't been a postseason game played in the shadow of the Capitol building since the original Senators lost Game 5 of the 1933 World Series to the New York Giants on Oct. 7 of ...Why MLB Needs Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles to SucceedBleacher ReportWashington Nationals' Skipper Davey Johnson Talks Baltimore Orioles.Federal Baseballall 448 news articles »

Turner, ex-college roommate Romero reunite - MLB.com

2012-05-18
Turner, ex-college roommate Romero reuniteMLB.comBy Anthony DiComo / MLB.com | 05/18/12 6:32 PM ET TORONTO -- Justin Turner's friendship with Ricky Romero predates their stint as roommates at Cal State Fullerton, where they helped lead the Titans to a College World Series title in 2004.and more »

MLB: Red Sox bring World Series trophies to Togus - Press Herald

2012-05-17
Press HeraldMLB: Red Sox bring World Series trophies to TogusPress HeraldBy Gary Hawkins ghawkins@centralmaine.com TOGUS -- Wilbert Kelly remembers the day in October 1975 when patients on his floor at the VA hospital voted whether to watch the Boston Red Sox battle the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.and more »

Bronchial ailment keeps Teixeira out of lineup - MLB.com

2012-05-19
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comBronchial ailment keeps Teixeira out of lineupMLB.comOn this date in 1928, six-time All-Star Gil McDougald was born. McDougald batted .276 in 1336 games for the Yankees from 1951-60, winning five World Series rings while appearing in eight total Fall Classics. Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com.Teixeira sits out opener with lingering coughYankees.comall 107 news articles »

Silverman: MLB Got It Right With Interleague Play - CBS Local

2012-05-18
CBS LocalSilverman: MLB Got It Right With Interleague PlayCBS LocalUntil that 1997 season, the only times the two leagues would meet on the field were in the All-Star game and the World Series. Arguments about which league was better were heard all over the country – including New York City – and they were made with ...Interleague Play set to add intrigue to seasonMLB.comGiants have history with Interleague opponentsSFgiants.comPhils hope sluggers see some Interleague actionPhillies.comYahoo! Sports -DetroitTigers.com -SI.comall 37 news articles »

MLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt Potential Landing Spots - Call to the Pen

2012-05-19
Call to the PenMLB Rumors: Roy Oswalt Potential Landing SpotsCall to the PenHe wants to pitch for a World Series contender, so the uncertainty surrounding the Phillies will mean that he will only be interested with playing for them at a high price. The reason for his interest in the Rangers isn't surprising, because they have ...Cardinals Rumors 2012: Will St. Louis Make Another Season-Changing Deal?SB Nationall 14 news articles »

TBS to Televise Major League Baseball's Newest Playoff Games - Hollywood Reporter

2012-05-17
Hollywood ReporterTBS to Televise Major League Baseball's Newest Playoff GamesHollywood ReporterThe winners advance to compete with the three division champions from its league in the division series round, followed by the two league championship series and then the World Series. “We believe the additional single-elimination wild card spots will ...10 MLB Teams Already Thankful for the Second Wild CardBleacher Reportall 6 news articles »

MLB: Red Sox bring World Series trophies to Togus

2012-05-17
TOGUS -- Wilbert Kelly remembers the day in October 1975 when patients on his floor at the VA hospital voted whether to watch the Boston Red Sox battle the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.

MLB: Is a 100-Plus Win Season a Guaranteed Trip to the World Series?

2012-05-16
Even though we're a few games short of being 40 games into the 2012 season, there are five teams that are on pace to win 100 games: Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Texas, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Whether or not these teams can sustain this pace and finish with over 100 wins in the season is another story. Based on history, chances are there will not be five teams with 100 or more wins at the ...

MLB Top 6: World Series odds biggest moves

2012-04-28
The 2012 MLB season is nearly a month old, which is enough time for bettors and books to get a rough idea who this year’s contenders could be. Oddsmakers normally wait about four weeks before shuffling the World Series futures, but already the pr...

What Would You Do For a Cubs World Series Win?

2012-05-17
Craig Robinson and Nick Offerman star in a New Era Caps video about what a Cubs fan would do for a World Series win.

Omaha to host Big Ten baseball tournament in 2014

2012-05-19
The Big Ten baseball tournament is coming to Omaha in 2014, a partnership with the College World Series’ host city that the league hopes will help to raise the profile of its annual event. The agreement is only for one year...

Ranking the Best MLB Series of Memorial Day Weekend

2012-05-16
We've been at this baseball thing for a while now, the whole notion of "it's the beginning of the season" is long gone, replaced by legitimate worries over the Red Sox' record or Albert Pujols' terrible numbers or, on the flip-side, the Orioles' hot start.  But aside from ESPN highlights, how much have you seen of Boston blowing it, of Pujols lacking power, of Baltimore belting its way into AL ...

Carlos Ruiz Keeping the Philadelphia Phillies Above Water: Fan Analysis

2012-05-18
You're a catcher on a team that's been to two of the last four World Series. You're wearing a ring. You've been a part of five straight division titles -- in fact, your team has won the division each year you were their stalwart behind the plate. You've handled brilliantly one of the most lauded pitching staffs in baseball's modern history. You've shepherded young starters like Vance Worley into ...

Oregon Ducks baseball program seeks frequent trips to College World Series

2012-05-16
UO's early success is all part of coach George Horton's grander plan of matching his success at Cal State Fullerton, which reached the College World Series six times under his guidance.

Big Ten eyes image boost at TD Ameritrade Park

2012-05-19
OMAHA — The Big Ten baseball tournament is coming to Omaha in 2014, a partnership with the College World Series’ host city that the league hopes will help to raise the profile of its annual event.

@DJGalloESPN rematch of the 1997 world series. MLB is capitalizing on that nostalgia

2012-05-19
@DJGalloESPN rematch of the 1997 world series. MLB is capitalizing on that nostalgia

NBA Playoffs >>> MLB World Series >>> Superbowl #JustHowIFeel

2012-05-19
NBA Playoffs >>> MLB World Series >>> Superbowl #JustHowIFeel

Autographed 1969 New York Mets World Series Champion Team Color Framed Photo - Autographed MLB Photos: This is a... http://t.co/ISz7Nr7L

2012-05-19
Autographed 1969 New York Mets World Series Champion Team Color Framed Photo - Autographed MLB Photos: This is a... http://t.co/ISz7Nr7L

Carlos Pena "Game Five of the 2008 MLB World Series RBI Single" Double Matted 8" x 10" Photograph (Unframed): En... http://t.co/tVvzhUto

2012-05-19
Carlos Pena "Game Five of the 2008 MLB World Series RBI Single" Double Matted 8" x 10" Photograph (Unframed): En... http://t.co/tVvzhUto

Carlos Pena "Game Five of the 2008 MLB World Series RBI Single" Double Matted 8" x 10" Photograph in Black Anodi... http://t.co/3vOKooUe

2012-05-19
Carlos Pena "Game Five of the 2008 MLB World Series RBI Single" Double Matted 8" x 10" Photograph in Black Anodi... http://t.co/3vOKooUe

The Champions League Final will be decided by penalty kicks. Thank goodness the NHL or MLB don't do this with the Stanley Cup/World Series.

2012-05-19
The Champions League Final will be decided by penalty kicks. Thank goodness the NHL or MLB don't do this with the Stanley Cup/World Series.

RT @R_Greco: Champions League final > NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals, MLB world series final, Superbowl

2012-05-19
RT @R_Greco: Champions League final > NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals, MLB world series final, Superbowl

RT @tigers: RT @MLB: Happy 57th birthday to 4-time World Series champion Jack Morris! http://t.co/WTEoANGU #AlwaysATiger

2012-05-19
RT @tigers: RT @MLB: Happy 57th birthday to 4-time World Series champion Jack Morris! http://t.co/WTEoANGU #AlwaysATiger

RT @R_Greco: Champions League final > NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals, MLB world series final, Superbowl

2012-05-19
RT @R_Greco: Champions League final > NBA finals, Stanley Cup finals, MLB world series final, Superbowl