Articles filed under MLB
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Clark a father figure to young D'backsOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX - When Arizona gave Tony Clark a two-year contract extension in August 2005, the Diamondbacks expected him to be a consistent pinch hitter and a fill-in first ba...
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World according to Piniella: He likes to winOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- If you were to set this 2007 Cubs season to music, the theme might be "Getting to know Lou, getting to know all about Lou." That would be "Lou" as in manager ...
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Call-ups Hart, Soto make rosterOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Kevin Hart didn't know quite what to say. "This is awesome," the Cubs' rookie pitcher said Tuesday after being told he's on the playoff roster. "I'm kind of ...
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Young Diamondbacks crash playoff party earlier than expectedOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Their payroll is the fifth-lowest in the major leagues, and their team batting average is lower than that. They have given up 20 more runs than they have scored, becomin...
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Valverde, Dempster know how to close the dealOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Jose Valverde might not be the most well-known closer in the major leagues, but those who have to hit against the Diamondbacks' animated right-hander know why...
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Beckett, Ortiz, lead Red Sox to 4-0 win over AngelsOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - BOSTON (AP) _ Josh Beckett is Mr. Zero when October rolls around. The MVP of the 2003 World Series pitched his second consecutive postseason shutout and, backed by a hom...
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Red Sox, Angels set rostersOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- Tim Wakefield, Gary Matthews Jr. and Bartolo Colon will be sitting out the first round of the AL playoffs. The Boston Red Sox left Wakefield off the playoff ro...
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Marquis expected to be on Cubs' playoff rosterOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- A Cubs source said late Monday that pitcher Jason Marquis will not be left off the team's playoff roster when the team opens the National League division seri...
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Rollins, Phillies back up predictionOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- How's this for pressure? Tell everyone months before the season the team to beat in the division is one that hasn't made the playoffs in 14 years. Jimmy ...
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Expect a tight series … and here's whyOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- The Cubs have tons of playoff experience. The Arizona Diamondbacks do not. Maybe it will matter, maybe it won't. "Experience plays a big role, but at the same...