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Jones agrees to 1-year deal with White Sox
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CHICAGO — Andruw Jones agreed Wednesday to a $500,000, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Cardinals' Pujols wins his third NL MVP award
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ST. LOUIS — As he explained why he would intentionally walk Albert Pujols even when baseball tradition and accepted strategy screamed not to, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre offered a seven-word defense of his action: "Albert is in a class by himself."
Mauer wins AL MVP in landslide
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NEW YORK — Joe Mauer became only the second catcher in 33 years to win the AL MVP award, finishing first in a near-unanimous vote Monday. The Twins star received 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
With 15 wins, Lincecum wins Cy Young
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NEW YORK — Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award.
Rockies' Tracy, Angels' Scioscia win manager of year awards
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NEW YORK — Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award Wednesday — and earned a new contract, too — while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor.
Greinke records another easy win, takes AL Cy Young
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NEW YORK — When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go — he didn't recognize the number. Only after listening to the voice mail did he call back and find out he had won the American League Cy Young Award.
Rookies of the Year: A's Bailey in AL; Marlins' Coghlan in NL
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NEW YORK — Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor.
Nationals reward Riggleman with full-time skipper's job
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WASHINGTON — Jim Riggleman waited a decade for another chance to be a full-fledged manager in the major leagues — no interim tag attached. He finally earned that job with the Washington Nationals.
Yanks' thoughts already turning to title No. 28
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NEW YORK — The sign men were out bright and early at the Yankees minor-league complex, sticking vinyl strips with a fresh, white "27" over the "26" that had been up on the board for nine long years to mark the team's total of World Series titles.
Yankees back on top again with 27th title
21 days ago by
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NEW YORK — Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again.
INSIDE PITCH
22 days ago by
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• Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Vicente Padilla is recovering from a bullet wound in his leg after a target shooting instructor accidentally shot him. Dr. Eduardo Reguera said Padilla, who signed with the Dodgers in August, didn't need surgery after spending time at a Managua,...
what you missed
22 days ago by
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• One of four young men accused of stealing a monument to Orioles great Cal Ripken has pleaded guilty to theft. Baltimore prosecutors say 19-year-old Jason Stoneburner received a two-year suspended jail term Wednesday and was ordered to pay restitution to the Orioles. Police say...
'Two old goats' set for Series matchup
22 days ago by
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NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.
Inside pitch
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• All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too. Posada and pals visited pitcher C.C. Sabathia six times in the first inning and eight times in the fifth Sunday night, grinding Game 4 of the World Series...
Phils force series back to New York
23 days ago by
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PHILADELPHIA — Put those parade plans on hold, New York. The Phillies are coming back.
Inside pitch
24 days ago by
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• The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 — tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time. He was hit with the first pitch, stood near the plate...
Late Harry Kalas not forgotten
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PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins already knows what he's wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.
Old-time grit puts Yanks one win from first title since 2000
24 days ago by
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PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees were so different nine years ago, when they won their last World Series, so different and yet somehow the same. They revolve now around a constellation of imported superstars with extravagant contracts, primarily Alex Rodriguez. But their grinding ways are unchanged.
Inside pitch
25 days ago by
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• C.C. Sabathia actually likes starting on three days' rest. "I hate to throw bullpens," the New York Yankees big man said. "I don't have to throw a bullpen when I pitch on three days' rest." Sabathia will throw on short rest for the second time when...
Historic home run helps NY gain edge
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PHILADELPHIA — The first instant replay call in World Series history did more than turn a double into a home run. It changed the whole game for Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
Manuel 'upset' about criticism
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PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel took a veiled shot at Fox broadcaster Tim McCarver on Friday when Manuel was asked about a decision from Thursday's Game 2.
Former idol is Hamels' foe tonight
26 days ago by
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PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte pitch important playoff games and still tries to imitate his icy glare on the mound.
Umpires draw attention for the wrong reason
27 days ago by
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NEW YORK — There was another blown call by the postseason umpires in the seventh inning of New York's 3-1 victory over the Phillies on Thursday night.
Yankees get 'must-win,' tie it at 1-1
27 days ago by
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NEW YORK — The alternative was obvious, so the Yankees knew what they had to do.
New York batters baffled in Game 1
28 days ago by
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NEW YORK — Fourth inning, big boppers due up for the powerful New York Yankees.
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