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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Ike postpones two Cubs-Astros games — HOUSTON — Games on Friday and Saturday between the Astros and Cubs at Minute Maid Park were postponed on Thursday due to the expected arrival of Hurricane Ike. — “We feel that we will [play this weekend],” club owner Drayton McLane said earlier, when only Friday's game had been called.
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Associated Press:
2 Cubs-Astros games postponed due to Ike — HOUSTON (AP)—The first two games of this weekend's series between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have been postponed because of the potential impact of Hurricane Ike. — The teams were to have started a three-game series in Houston on Friday night.
Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Hurricane Ike puts Cubs-Astros series in limbo — ST. LOUIS - Preparations in Houston for Hurricane Ike are likely to affect the Cubs' series this weekend against the Astros. — The Astros announced Wednesday they are considering moving Friday's game from 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. in an effort …
ESPN.com:
As Ike draws closer, Astros postpone two vs. Cubs — Hurricane Ike, approaching the Texas coastline and expected to reach land this weekend, has temporarily thrown off the National League Central and wild-card races. — The Astros announced Thursday that they have postponed the first two games …
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Tazawa eyes place in major leagues — Right-hander Junichi Tazawa, who helped Nippon Oil to its first title in 13 years at the national corporate baseball tournament that ended Tuesday, will try to sign with a major league club without playing in Japan, baseball sources said Wednesday.
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Report: Japanese RHP Tazawa headed to majors — TOKYO (TICKER) —Righthander Junichi Tazawa is expected to forego professional baseball in Japan and attempt to sign with a Major League Baseball team, according to an article posted Thursday on the Japan Times' web site.
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals — By Tim Dierkes [September 11 at 3:48pm CST] — Next up in our offseason outlook series, the Royals. Here's how they set up for 2009: — C - John Buck - $2.2MM+ — C - Brayan Pena - $400K — 1B - Kila Ka'aihue - $400K — 2B - Alberto Callaspo - $400K
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Associated Press:
Royals get best of Twins bullpen, win in 10 — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David DeJesus hit the winning single in the 10th inning, and Minnesota's bullpen blew another one Thursday in a 3-2 victory by the Kansas City Royals over the Twins. — Minnesota wasted eight impressive innings by Francisco Liriano …
Dave Campbell / Associated Press:
Twins fall 1 1-2 back in AL Central — This was a bad time for the Twins to stop hitting, though—not to mention make one big mistake on the bases. — David DeJesus hit the winning single in the 10th inning for the Kansas City Royals in a 3-2 victory at Minnesota on Thursday …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
BOMBERS BRACE FOR THE FINAL HOMESTAND — ANAHEIM - When the Yankees left spring training, the furthest thing from their minds was the final 10 games at the current Yankee Stadium would be nothing more than dates on a calendar of a meaningless season. — Yet when the Yankees open …
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George A. King III / New York Post:
MEANINGLESS STADIUM SENDOFF ON TAP FOR YANKEES — ANAHEIM - Aura and Mystique have been replaced by Blind Faith. — And, no Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Steve Winwood aren't reuniting for a Yankee Stadium gig. — With his team on the verge of being eliminated and facing the final homestand …
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Dan Levy / The700Level.com:
Morning Extras: I'm Tired of the Chase — I'm tired of this. I'm tired of having to come up with some silver lining for the next two and a half weeks. I'm tired of waking up and seeing the Mets boxscore and wondering if it's even possible to catch a team that has gotten better after each pitcher goes down for the season.
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Sam Donnellon / Philly.com:
Phils' lack of offense an unpleasant truth — THE OTHER DAY Ruben Amaro, the odds-on favorite to be the next Phillies general manager, told a Daily News Live panel that the organization has been pleasantly surprised with the starting pitching this season. — The assistant GM reiterated …
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Rick Chandler / Deadspin:
The Papelbon Dirty Dancing Videos Are Here. Oh, Man — If the Red Sox fail to win the East this season — and let's face it, it's looking more and more doubtful — we can probably blame this. One is never really prepared for a video of Jonathan Papelbon at a high school talent show …
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Carlos Delgado proving to be most valuable Met — Albert Pujols and Carlos Delgado are vying for the NL MVP this season ... As if the high associated with being in first place in the second week of September isn't enough to keep their juices flowing with every pitch and every at-bat …
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Christopher Hanewinckel / Los Angeles Times:
Dodgers are spooked by bold prediction — The Dodgers' Manny Ramirez, left, is congratulated by teammate Andre Ethier after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning Wednesday night in San Diego. Ramirez added another two-run shot in the ninth. — They refuse to discuss the playoffs …
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Corey Brock / MLB.com:
Friars claim knuckleballer Haeger — Former White Sox righty added to pitching mix for 2009 — SAN DIEGO — In another move with an eye on 2009, the Padres added 24-year-old knuckleballer Charlie Haeger to their mix of pitchers, claiming the right-hander off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
Boston Herald:
Halos top Yanks, clinch West title — The Los Angeles Angels clinched their fourth AL West title in five years, with Robb Quinlan hitting a two-run single yesterday in a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Anaheim, Calif. — Francisco Rodriguez earned his 56th save …
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