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John Nadel / Associated Press:
Manny's 5 RBIs lift Dodgers to 1st place — LOS ANGELES (AP)—Manny Ramirez had three chances to hurt the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. He came through twice, and that was more than enough for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers. — After striking out on three pitches with the bases loaded …
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Ben Bolch / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers blast past Diamondbacks — The Dodgers' Chad Billingsley is congratulated after pitching 6 1/3 shutout innings Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Billingsley got the victory as the Dodgers defeated Arizona, 7-2, to move into first place in the NL West. — L.A. takes over first place by pounding Brandon Webb again.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers in the World Series? Stranger things have happened — They may be a deeply flawed team, but the Dodgers lead the sad-sack NL West. — By Bill Shaikin, SUNDAY REPORT — Think blue. Dream big. — The autumn leaves could be blue this year. The Dodgers could be in the World Series.
John Nadel / Associated Press:
Big Unit scratched from start with sore shoulder — LOS ANGELES—Arizona's Randy Johnson, six wins shy of 300 career victories, was scratched from Sunday's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a sore left shoulder. Johnson, who turns 45 on Wednesday, will be replaced by right-hander Max Scherzer.
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Cleveland Indians can choose ‘player to be named’ if Brewers make postseason — Kansas City, Mo.- The Indians have other reasons to hope the Milwaukee Brewers make the postseason besides their friendship with CC Sabathia. — If the Brewers make the playoffs, the Indians get to choose the …
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 142: Yankees at Mariners — YANKEES (75-66) — MARINERS (55-83) — Sidney Ponson (7-5, 5.13) vs. the Seattle hitters. — Ryan-Rowland Smith (4-2, 3.56) vs. the New York hitters. — Notes: The Yankees are 3-2 on their 10-day road trip, having lost the last two. ...
Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
Wakefield out, Sox in trouble — Tim Wakefield recorded five outs in his first 12 pitches tonight. Then he threw 37 more and stalked off the mound having made zero more outs and allowing the game to spiral. The Rangers scored seven runs like this: double, walk, walk, single, single, hit by pitch, walk, walk.
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Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
2 HRs off Twins' pen in 8th lift Tigers — MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Asked about the secret behind this year's surprising success, the young Minnesota Twins have often praised their short memories following disappointing defeats. — With 20 games left in the season, the bad stuff is becoming harder to block out.
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Never trust online directions — Piniella, Sinatro take a wrong turn on the way to Cincinnati — CINCINNATI — Where's Lou? — That was the question in the Cubs' clubhouse Friday. Lou Piniella and first-base coach Matt Sinatro decided to drive from Chicago on Friday morning to Cincinnati.
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Adam Kilgore / Boston Globe:
Injury updates, etc. — There is injury news about three Red Sox, all seemingly pretty good for Boston. Right fielder J.D. Drew thinks he might be back in time to play the Rays, Kevin Youkilis's back is feeling good enough to play while everything is fine at home, and David Aardsma will pitch …
Nicholas Bakalar / New York Times:
Science Answers Why Frozen Ropes Freeze Outfielders — Almost all outfielders have had fleeting moments of panic when balls are hit straight at them. How far away is the ball? How fast is it going? When will it get here? And most important, where should my glove be when it arrives?
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Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Yankees invite 36 to Instructional League — For those of you who love to follow the prospects - and we know you're out there - you'll appreciate this info. — The Yankees start Instructional League on Sept. 17. The first workout will be Sept. 18. They will play a six-game schedule:
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Pavano Is Coming to Terms With Painful Miscalculations — SEATTLE — The scar still looks fresh, 15 months later, on the inside of Carl Pavano's right elbow. Usually, after Tommy John surgery, it settles into a flesh-colored zipper, visible but not so obvious.
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