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Gameday Live 143: Yankees at Mariners — We apologize for the difficulties. Stephen Haynes here with you in the top of the 4th inning. — Derek Jeter and Xavier Nady hit solo home runs to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead. — Bottom of the 3rd — Mike Mussina was coasting with a 2-0 lead …
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees Stop Their Slide in Seattle — SEATTLE — With their chances for the playoffs looking bleak, a startling reality confronted the Yankees at Safeco Field on Saturday. A loss to the Seattle Mariners would have dropped them to fourth place in the American League East.
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
With Giambi out, Damon can play first — SEATTLE - The Yankees will have a lot of work to do with their roster next season, especially after more than $80 million comes off the payroll this winter. — Although there are several areas the Bombers will look to address, the most glaring position of need will be first base.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Game 142: Yankees at Mariners
Game 142: Yankees at Mariners
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Tim Malcolm / Phillies Nation:
Gameday: Phillies (77-64) At Mets (79-62) — Headline: In game one, Phils must focus on the task — The Major Players: Jamie Moyer, Jimmy Rollins, Jayson Werth, Chad Durbin, Pedro Martinez, Fernando Tatis, David Wright, Brian Stokes — The Venue: Shea Stadium, Queens, N.Y.
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Mike Nichols / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Phillies 6 Mets 2 — The Mets (79-63) lost to the Phillies (78-64) today by the score of 6 to 2 in Shea Stadium. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — As Gary Cohen said during today's broadcast, you can tip your cap to Brett Myers's performance during Friday night's game …
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Associated Press:
Padres' Young loses perfect game in 8th, settles for 10-1 win — MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Milwaukee Brewers in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-1 on Sunday.
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David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
Wagner could be done for season — Billy Wagner walked off the mound in disgust a few minutes ago after he was forced to cut short his first session against hitters since Aug. 16 in Pittsburgh. — In between games of today's split doubleheader, Wagner was pitching to Gustavo Molina when he bounced a fastball off his foot.
Chris Haft / Minor League Baseball:
Giants bring up 2008 pick Gillaspie — Third baseman gets quick taste of Majors after 24 pro games — SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants accelerated their youth movement toward warp speed Saturday by purchasing the contract of third baseman Conor Gillaspie, who has all of 24 games of professional experience.
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John Perrotto / Baseball Prospectus:
Scoops of all Sizes from Around the Major Leagues — White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen was chatting with a group of reporters this past week, when the talk turned to analyzing the remaining schedules of the two contenders in the American League Central. Some felt that the Sox had the easier path …
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John Hickey / seattlepi.com Mariners blog:
Silva scratched; Feierabend gets Sunday start — The Mariners had to make a last-minute course correction Sunday morning when Carlos Silva wound up being unable to make his scheduled start. — Left-hander Ryan Feierabend, who was scheduled to start Tuesday against Texas …
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Associated Press
Associated Press:
Purcey helps Blue Jays complete sweep of Rays — TORONTO (AP) — David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games. — GAME REPORT: Blue Jays 1, Rays 0
Larry McShane / NY Daily News:
Keep hands off souvenirs at stadiums — It's the one souvenir fans want to avoid in their final visits to Yankee and Shea stadiums - an official pair of NYPD handcuffs. — With both the Yankees and the Mets set for their final regular season home stands this month, security and scrutiny …
Mark Feinsand / NY Daily News:
Michael journeys to Japan — SEATTLE - In a sign that the Yankees could be involved in some overseas bidding this winter, Gene Michael was sent on a scouting mission to Japan, although it is unclear whether the Yankees have their eye on a particular player.
Michael Schwartz / MLB.com:
Dodgers overtake first place — Ramirez drives in five runs to back gem from Billingsley — LOS ANGELES — Eight days ago in Arizona, the Dodgers had lost eight in a row, trailed the D-backs by 4 1/2 games and were on the verge of being knocked out of the division race by Arizona's one-two punch of Dan Haren and Brandon Webb.
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