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Dodgers, Phillies linked in NLCS lore Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Dodgers and Phillies have faced off three times previously in NLCS play, and the two teams will be back at it again, this time in a best-of-seven NLCS, beginning on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. .. read more.. Angels still dealing with sting of ouster Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Angels returned from Boston, fresh from the sting of their ouster from the American League Division Series by the Red Sox. The players cleaned out their lockers Tuesday, still feeling like they had the best team in the American League. .. read more.. Yanks' Hughes dominates in AFL debut Wednesday, October 8, 2008
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Let go by the Dodgers after two injury-plagued seasons, Jayson Werth got a second chance from the Phillies and has made the most of it. Now in the NLCS, as a key member of the Phillies' roster, he face the team that cut him loose. .. read more.. Scherzer taking steps toward '09 in AFL Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Right-hander Max Scherzer allowed two runs (one earned) in seven innings Tuesday in an Arizona Fall League game as he works to strengthen himself in an effort to make the D-backs' rotation in 2009. Several members of Arizona's front office were on hand to watch. .. read more.. Sveum playing the waiting game Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Dale Sveum took over as Brewers manager with 12 regular-season games remaining and helped deliver the to the playoffs, their first stop there since 1982. It's now up to general manager Doug Melvin and principal owner Mark Attanasio to decide whether Sveum deserves to have the word "interim" lifted f.. .. read more.. White Sox have nice nucleus for '09 Tuesday, October 7, 2008
White Sox general manager Ken Williams made several brilliant offseason moves before the 2008 season, and they paid off with a Central Division title. Not matter what happens this offseason, the club already has a strong nucleus to build on for 2009. .. read more.. One Shea locker holds lots of memories Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Most of the lockers at Shea Stadium are nondescript now that their contents and nameplates have been removed. One, though, had karma, grandeur, distinction, dignity and -- who knows? -- maybe some Hall of Fame DNA mixed into the paint. Maybe some traces of Tom Seaver survived. If not physical eviden.. .. read more.. Final Tiger Stadium demolition delayed Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Detroit City Council has granted Tiger Stadium a stay of execution. The council voted, 5-3, on Tuesday to reject a resolution that would have authorized the immediate demolition of the historic ballpark. .. read more.. Dodgers set up for future success Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Los Angeles Dodgers may or may not advance to the World Series, but one thing seems certain: This is a team that will have a legitimate shot at postseason play for a number of years to come. .. read more.. |