Division series pitching rotations take shape MLB
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The strongest sets of starters look to be from the Yankees and Red Sox in the AL, the Phillies and Cardinals in the NL.
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World Series could involve intriguing reunions MLB
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Managers Scioscia, Torre, Francona, Leyland and Tracy hope to be fortunate enough to visit old haunts.
Lidge isn't the only weak closing act MLB
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Sources: Selig won't lift ban on Rose MLB
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Pete Rose will remain barred from baseball and the Hall of Fame as long as Bud Selig is commissioner.
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Ricciardi predicts that Halladay won't be dealt MLB
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The Blue Jays general manager says his "gut" tells him that no offer will be enough to land his star pitcher.
Halladay remains a Blue Jay for now MLB
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Feeling Doc's pain at the deadline MLB
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Dodgers, Red Sox hone in on Halladay MLB
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Power Rankings: Dodgers take a dip MLB
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The New York Yankees are the new kings of the rankings, with the two teams from L.A. close behind.
Lee jumps into a race while Halladay languishes MLB
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Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is in trade-period limbo while Cliff Lee gets new life with the Phillies.
Trade Buzz: Halladay hurries up and waits MLB
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When Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay awoke on Friday, there'd not been a resolution to his trade status.
Halladay hurries up and waits MLB
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When Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay awoke Friday, there'd not been a resolution to his trade status.
Peavy traded to the White Sox -- again MLB
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The San Diego Padres finally unloaded expensive starter Jake Peavy to the Chicago White Sox on the second try.
Ricciardi open to offers for Halladay – later on MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
After keeping his ace, J.P. Ricciardi will endure more Roy Halladay trade speculation in the offseason.
Dodgers remain a pitcher short MLB
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L.A. failed to acquire a much-needed starter, and we'll all be able to gauge its importance in October.
Fielder keeps focus on the field MLB
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The Dodgers upped security after Prince Fielder stormed the clubhouse for being hit, though the slugger shrugs off any ill will.
Abreu finds a perfect fit with Halos MLB
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After little interest in the offseason, Bobby Abreu took a pay cut with the Angels. He couldn't be happier.
Power Rankings: Nats climb out of cellar MLB
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The Nationals won four games in a row last week to finally say goodbye to last place … at least for now.
Signing deadline waiting game in full effect MLB
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The baseball world awaits to see exactly how record-breaking Stephen Strasburg's deal will be.
What a peach: Boras orchestrates satisfaction MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
Super agent Scott Boras worked with finesse up to the very last seconds of the MLB draft signing deadline.
Manny's at ease as Dodgers slip in NL West MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
Manny Ramirez has no answers for his skidding stats, but he's not concerned and, hey, it's only August.
Power Rankings: Cards are real deal MLB
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The Cardinals have been making all the right moves, including a leap up the Yahoo! Sports power rankings.
Calamity Cubs MLB
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The struggling Cubs and manager Lou Piniella are pinning hope on their upcoming road trip.
At the Letters: Power Rankings punch lines MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
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Red Sox acquire Wagner from Mets MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
The Red Sox have acquired lefty reliever Billy Wagner in an attempt to fortify their bullpen and hold off the Rangers in the AL wild-card race.
Cabrera's bat enables the Tigers to purr along MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
Miguel Cabrera's strong second half has given the Tigers enough offense to seize control of the AL Central.
Enough with the nitpicking of Jeter MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
The captain of the No. 1 Yankees does enough right to lead the best team in baseball, so Jim Rice ought to zip it.
Sources: Angels eyeing Rays' Kazmir MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
The Angels, looking for ways to bolster the end of their rotation, are reportedly talking to the Rays about pitcher Scott Kazmir.
Psychological issues are no longer taboo MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
Players for the first time are publicly addressing anxiety disorders and depression, and baseball is better for it.
Thome conjures visions of Stairs MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
New acquisition reminds Dodgers followers of the dramatic home run hit by the Phillies' Matt Stairs in the NLCS.
Power Rankings: Cardinals get boost MLB
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Only the Yankees can keep the team that's running away with the NL Central from ascending to the top.
With Kazmir, Angels aim to avoid playoff slump MLB
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Not satisfied with a glut of AL West titles, the Angels strive for a deep run. That's where Scott Kazmir comes in.
Reynolds' reaction to K's is a whiff of fresh air MLB
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59 days 13 hrs 56 mins
Mark Reynolds has reconciled striking out more than anybody ever, and the rest of his game keeps improving.
Power Rankings: Phillies fading fast MLB
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Most teams are locked into their spots this late in the season, but the defending World Series champs drop.
Adaptability makes Coghlan top NL rookie MLB
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Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan flourished after converting to left field and becoming the leadoff batter.
Scioscia mended, motivated the Angels MLB
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Mike Scioscia is the AL's top manager after helping the Angels recover from the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart.
Folksy Tracy just what the Rockies needed MLB
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Jim Tracy turned around Colorado's season by talking the Rockies into playing ball, then staying out of the way.
Power Rankings: Yankees sail along MLB
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The Red Sox are surging, but the Yankees continue their runaway rankings reign.
Wainwright has the right stuff MLB
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The NL Cy Young award ought to go to a Cardinals right-hander other than the dominant Chris Carpenter.
Pujols is the best NL player, period MLB
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There's no debate about the MVP award. It has to go to the Cardinals' Albert Pujols for the third time.
Welcome back: Yanks first into playoffs MLB
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A two-year playoff drought came to an end as the Yankees became the first team to earn a postseason berth.
Power Rankings: Yankees cement top spot MLB
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It's all about the postseason now for the Bronx Bombers, and they might want to rule out Joba Chamberlain.
Power Rankings: Yankees cement top spot MLB
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Welcome back: Yanks first into playoffs MLB
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A two-year playoff drought came to an end as the Yankees became the first team to earn a postseason berth.
Pujols is the best NL player, period. MLB
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62 days 13 hrs 17 mins
There's no debate about the MVP award. It has to go to the Cardinals' Albert Pujols for the third time.
Wainwright has the right stuff MLB
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66 days 8 hrs 21 mins
The NL Cy Young award ought to go to a St. Louis Cardinals right-hander other than the dominant Chris Carpenter.
Power Rankings: Yankees sail along MLB
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67 days 13 hrs 21 mins
The Red Sox are surging, but the Yankees continue their runaway rankings reign.
Folksy Tracy just what the Rockies needed MLB
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69 days 6 hrs 21 mins
Jim Tracy turned around Colorado's season by talking the Rockies into playing ball, then staying out of the way.
Scioscia mended, motivated the Angels MLB
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70 days 6 hrs 21 mins
Mike Scioscia is the AL's top manager after helping the Angels recover from the death of pitcher Nick Adenhart.
Coghlan's adaptability makes him the top NL rookie MLB
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73 days 7 hrs 21 mins
Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan flourished after converting to left field and becoming the leadoff batter.
Power Rankings: Phillies fading fast MLB
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74 days 9 hrs 21 mins
Most teams are locked into their spots this late in the season, but the defending World Series champs drop.
Reynolds' reaction to K's is a whiff of fresh air MLB
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75 days 10 hrs 21 mins
Mark Reynolds has reconciled striking out more than anybody ever, and the rest of his game keeps getting better.
With Kazmir, Angels aim to avoid September slump MLB
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75 days 22 hrs 21 mins
Not satisfied with a glut of AL West titles, the Angels strive for a deep run. That's where Scott Kazmir comes in.
Power Rankings: Cardinals get boost MLB
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81 days 8 hrs 21 mins
Only the Yankees can keep the team that's running away with the NL Central from ascending to the top.
Thome conjures visions of Stairs MLB
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83 days 1 hrs 21 mins
New acquisition reminds Dodgers followers of the dramatic home run hit by the Phillies' Matt Stairs in the NLCS.
Psychological issues are no longer taboo MLB
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84 days 2 hrs 21 mins
Players for the first time are publicly addressing anxiety disorders and depression, and baseball is better for it.
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