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Brewers' Hoffman earns 600th save (AP)
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| In a season that didn't go as planned for Trevor Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader added another milestone to his illustrious career. Hoffman earned his 600th save Tuesday night, closing out the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. A few months ago, Hoffman couldn't have been sure this day would come. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Phils in 1st for first time since May 30 (AP)
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| They overcame injuries to nearly every starter, suffered through an awful slump for long stretches and kept going. The Philadelphia Phillies are back in first place by the slimmest of margins. Now they'll try to stay there. Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move atop the NL East standings. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Rays rout BoSox, pull closer to Yankees (AP)
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| David Price got plenty of support when Tampa Bay hit five homers. The way he was pitching, he didn't need much of it. The left-hander allowed two hits over six innings and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 14-5 on Tuesday night to move 1 1/2 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Surging Twins push Central lead to 4 1/2 (AP)
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| Jim Thome has found a band of brothers in Minnesota. He's showing off his big swing like the oldest sibling. Thome hit another towering homer, Delmon Young drove in four runs and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Tuesday night to take their largest AL Central lead in 10 days. Francisco Liriano (13-7) raised his second-half record to 7-0 in 10 starts, giving up seven hits and two runs... Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Lincecum Ks 11, Giants stay 1 game back (AP)
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| San Francisco's push to make the playoffs has gained some serious momentum -- Tim Lincecum is back to his old self. The ultra-lanky right-hander was almost perfect through six innings and three Giants homered Tuesday night in a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Francisco has won four straight and six of seven, keeping up the pressure on San Diego in the NL West. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Latos strikes out 10, Padres top Dodgers (AP)
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| Mat Latos quickly answered any lingering questions about his health. For extra measure, the 22-year-old San Diego Padres ace ended up with a big league record. Latos bounced back from stomach flu to strike out 10 for the third time in four starts, pitching the NL West leaders to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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Yanks' Marte, Aceves unlikely to return (AP)
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| Injured relievers Damaso Marte and Alfredo Aceves are not expected back in the New York Yankees' bullpen this season. New York manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday he thinks both pitchers will miss the rest of the year. Marte has been sidelined since July 8 with inflammation in his left shoulder. Aceves has been out since May 12 with a strained lower back. Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Clemens wants lawsuit against him tossed (AP)
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| A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday. Clemens should be able to respond to claims "that are disastrous to his reputation without being subject to a lawsuit," attorney Rusty Harden... Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Gonzalez fueling Rockies' playoff hopes (AP)
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| A little more than a year ago, Carlos Gonzalez looked like he needed more seasoning in Triple-A. Now, he's a contender for the Triple Crown. "I would say that's rapid development," Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. Gonzalez's remarkable 2 1/2 -week tear has put the Rockies back into the thick of the pennant race and placed him squarely in the hunt to become the first... Wednesday September 8, 2010 | Read More... |
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Verlander, Tigers cool off White Sox 9-1 (AP)
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| The Chicago White Sox were trying to do something they hadn't accomplished in nearly 60 years. Instead, they lost a game, some ground in the AL Central race and more players. Chicago, which started the day trailing the Minnesota Twins by 3 1/2 games in the AL Central, already had Paul Konerko and Gordon Beckham sidelined by injuries. Tuesday September 7, 2010 | Read More... |
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