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MLB, Turner Sports reach LCS Telecast Agreement — MLB, TURNER SPORTS REACH LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TELECAST AGREEMENT — Major League Baseball has reached a new seven-year agreement with Turner Broadcasting System, which provides TBS the exclusive telecasting rights …
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Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Selig: Owner-union relations at a zenith — Commissioner says labor peace has helped the sport thrive — ST. LOUIS — With Major League Baseball and the Players Association nearing a settlement on a new Basic Agreement, Commissioner Bud Selig said on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium …
Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
Mets Haven't Ruled Out a Return by Hernández — Every time the Mets send out a starting pitcher not named Tom Glavine, they take a huge chance. So by comparison, asking Orlando Hernández to start Game 1 of the World Series does not seem very risky.
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Uribe denies involvement in shooting, claims extortion … SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic — Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe denied any involvement in an incident in which two people were shot early Saturday near his home in the Dominican. — Speaking by phone with ESPNdeportes.com …
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Lyle Spencer / MLB.com:
Undaunted, Mets eye two wins at Shea — Players make no excuses for Game 5; remain focused — ST. LOUIS — Perhaps the Mets and their fans can find consolation in a brief history lesson. Twenty years ago this month ... sure, you know the rest. — Like those unforgettable '86 Mets of Straw and Doc …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Piniella takes on challenges with Cubs — New skipper will seek to end World Series drought — CHICAGO — On the last weekend of the regular season, Lou Piniella was part of the television broadcast team for the St. Louis Cardinals' final game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Marcos Bretón / Sacramento Bee:
Marcos Bretón: Manager's job is overrated
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Juan C. Rodriguez / Sun-Sentinel:
Stars turn out to honor Lidle — · New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was remembered as "a loving husband and an awesome father" at a memorial Tuesday attended by family, friends and teammates of the avid yet inexperienced pilot who was killed on an aerial tour of New York City.
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Epstein's signature finally seals deal — Theo Epstein said it and Larry Lucchino seconded it — Epstein finally has a signed contract. — "We have an understanding that I guess was memorialized with a signature," said Epstein yesterday at a gathering at Fenway Park between print media …
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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Matsui talks progressing — Tsao's return in jeopardy — As the Rockies continue down an encouraging path in contract talks with second baseman Kaz Matsui, they are quickly reaching a crossroads with former closer Chin-Hui Tsao. — Matsui, a free agent, has said repeatedly that he would like to remain a Rockie.
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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Pujols revives St. Louis with one swing … ST. LOUIS — It isn't quite a miracle. And it sure hasn't been a classic. But there's a word for what the St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of doing to the New York Mets. — History. — That's the only word that works at times like these.
Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phillies to explore trades for Burrell — Pitching and protecting Howard are top offseason priorities — PHILADELPHIA — Pat Burrell's frustrating 2006 season may lead to a busy offseason for the Phillies, but one they hope might provide them with a new left fielder.
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King Kaufman's Sports Daily — Fox fires Steve Lyons for the wrong reason. Can we think of one for Thom Brennaman now? — Fox fired Steve Lyons for that? — Lyons spent 11 years uttering bad jokes and insight-free commentary on Fox's national baseball telecasts.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Surgery a last resort for Prior — The Cubs revealed Tuesday that Mark Prior was sent to orthopedic specialist James Andrews on Monday to get a second opinion on his chronically ailing right shoulder. — Andrews found Prior has some "looseness" in his shoulder joints that trainer Mark O'Neal said was genetic.
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Mets already planning for 2007 — ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mets general manager Omar Minaya walked into Dominic's, an Italian restaurant in the Hill section of St. Louis along with Jeff Wilpon, Tony Bernazard and some of their top staff following the Game 5 rainout in the NL championship series.