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Peter Botte / NY Daily News:
Hothead Elijah mixes it up with Pelfrey, fans — The Nationals have worked with troubled outfielder Elijah Dukes on managing his anger this season, but his temper almost got the best of him Wednesday night in a couple of minor incidents with the Mets and their fans at Shea.
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Ted Berg / SNY.tv:
Reyes runs into Mets' record books — Young shortstop slowly developing into superstar — FLUSHING — Jose Reyes stood on second and tipped his hat to the crowd after his 282nd career stolen base pushed him past Mookie Wilson and into first place on the Mets' all-time steals list.
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MetsBlog.com
Mark Hale / New York Post:
HEILMAN FIGHTING TENDINITIS IN KNEE — Though he called it “manageable,” Aaron Heilman admitted last night that he's been battling tendinitis in his left knee all season. — Heilman has had a brutal year, an anomaly for him considering his past success. After three straight strong seasons …
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Brad Penny wants to be a starter for Dodgers again this season — The right-hander, activated from the disabled list, is used in relief against the Padres. He's not sure of his future with the Dodgers. — SAN DIEGO — Activated from his second stint on the disabled list Wednesday …
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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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Baseball Musings
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MEANINGLESS STADIUM SENDOFF ON TAP FOR YANKEES — ANAHEIM - Aura and Mystique have been replaced by Blind Faith.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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Hot Stove New York
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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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Hardball, Associated Press, Sliding Into Home, It is about the money, stupid and 38 Pitches
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
Tackling another hot sports topic — We interrupt our 24/7 Brady Fallout coverage to remind you that there's a pennant race going on in Boston. — The Red Sox and first-place Tampa Bay Rays staged a five-plus-hour, 14-inning epic at the Fens last night. Carlos Pena's three-run homer …
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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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The Griddle
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ESPN.com:
Hurricane Ike puts cloud over Cubs-Astros series — Hurricane Ike, approaching the Texas coastline and expected to reach land this weekend, might affect the National League Central and wild-card races. — The Houston Astros are considering changing the time of their game with the Chicago Cubs …
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Alyson Footer / MLB.com:
Hurricane Ike could alter Friday plans — Game against Cubs may be moved up to start at 1:05 p.m. CT — HOUSTON — The Astros have been out of town during most weather-related disasters that have either hit or threatened to hit the Houston area, but such is not the case this time, as Hurricane Ike gets closer to the Bayou City.
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 …
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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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers rally to avert sweep by Reds — Late surge takes Sabathia off the hook for first Milwaukee loss — MILWAUKEE — For the first time all year, there was no downplaying this one. No one selling it as “Just another win.” — The Brewers' come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Reds …
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:Reds-Brewers, Game 3 — Sorry we're late getting this started …
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Al's Ramblings
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Alvarez grievance hearings under way — Selig, Halem testify Wednesday in first step of lengthy process — HOUSTON — The start of a grievance hearing between Major League Baseball and the Players Association came and went with little fanfare on Wednesday.
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Bucs Dugout
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Marc Topkin / St. Petersburg Times:
Rays alter rotation — BOSTON — The Rays had their reasons — three, actually — for altering their pitching rotation by flip-flopping James Shields and Matt Garza. — Whether there are some residual benefits could be clear in a few weeks. — Taking advantage of today's off day …
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.
Dallas Morning News:
Young Texas Rangers pitchers' experience may pay off — When the Rangers' season comes to an end in three weeks, those evaluating the club would be wise to focus on one number. — Can't place the number for sure just yet, but it will be between 60-65. — It is the number of starts …
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Baseball Time in Arlington
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