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Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs' Friday, Saturday games postponed due to Ike — ST. LOUIS — The Cubs' games Friday and Saturday against the Houston Astros have been postponed because of Hurricane Ike, but the tentative plan is to get the series in Sunday and Monday in Houston. — Monday originally was scheduled as a day off for both teams.
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GoatRiders of the Apocalypse
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz / Houston Chronicle:
Astros postpone Friday-Saturday games against Cubs — The Astros have postponed both Friday's and Saturday's games against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park. — Astros owner Drayton McLane said the team is working with MLB commissioner Bud Selig to determine when the games can be made up.
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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Al's Ramblings
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Two Cubs-Astros games off due to Ike — Hurricane headed toward Texas washes out Friday, Saturday — ST. LOUIS — The Cubs' games Friday and Saturday against the Houston Astros have been postponed to avoid Hurricane Ike, which is churning in the Gulf of Mexico and headed in the direction of Texas.
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Plan in motion to overhaul Cano's swing — Second baseman to work with Long in offseason on hitting — NEW YORK — Robinson Cano hears the whispers, even if he refuses to look over his shoulder. To do so would only compound the disappointment the Yankees second baseman fights each day.
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River Ave. Blues
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Yankees' Offense at Heart of Team's Problems — When the Yankees splurged last winter to preserve the majors' best lineup, they showered millions on several hitters. Another deal went largely unnoticed: a three-year, $1 million contract for the hitting coach, Kevin Long …
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins tripped up in 10th vs. Royals — Liriano dominant across eight innings, strikes out six — MINNEAPOLIS — Coming off their recent disappointing 14-game road trip in which they won just five games, the Twins had a simple mission: To take advantage of the six games that awaited …
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Metrodome Memories
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Rick Gano / Associated Press:
Marcum, Blue Jays Beat White Sox Again — CHICAGO — Shaun Marcum pitched effectively for 7 1-3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays broke a scoreless tie with six runs in the eighth Thursday night in beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 for their 11th win in 12 games.
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MLB.com:
Padres claim right-handed pitcher Scott Patterson off outright waivers from the New York Yankees — Club transfers catcher Michael Barrett to the 60-day disabled list — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres today claimed right-handed pitcher Scott Patterson off outright waivers …
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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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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies can forget about contending — Atlanta roughs up relief pitcher Luis Vizcaino, requiring Colorado to go 15-1 just to finish with a winning record. — The Denver Post — ATLANTA — General manager Dan O'Dowd's brutal honesty about the Rockies last week appeared equal parts assessment and message.
Jay Jaffe / Baseball Prospectus:
Prospectus Hit and Run — The Manny Show — Earlier this summer, for a research project, I had occasion to review the career of former Dodger slugger Pedro Guerrero, a favorite player of my youth. Guerrero spent the first few years of his major league career—or 1978-1980 …
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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George A. King III / New York Post:BOMBERS BRACE FOR THE FINAL HOMESTAND
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Hardball, Sliding Into Home, River Ave. Blues, It is about the money, stupid and Associated Press
ESPN.com:
Earliest reference to baseball found in England — LONDON — Baseball is as American as ... tea and crumpets? — That may be case, according to a diary uncovered in southern England last year but only now being made public. — Julian Pooley, the manager of the Surrey History Centre …
Ken Mandel / MLB.com:
Phils gain on East, Wild Card leaders — Moyer notches 14th victory; Howard belts 43rd home run — PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer demanded the ball and Ryan Howard made one vanish. — With that, the Phillies made progress on the National League Wild Card side of a two-pronged playoff attack …
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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