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Strikeout king: Ryan Howard missing in World Series
Coming off a huge NLCS, Ryan Howard is on a record strikeout pace in the World Series.
Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from Tampa Bay Rays
Sources say that the Pirates have agreed to acquire Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura.
Washington Nationals hire Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM
The Nationals have hired former White Sox general manager Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM Mike Rizzo.
MLB playoffs: New York Yankees are still in control, but this World Series has suddenly taken on a personality somewhat similar to that of the 2004 ALCS
Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel
Jim Leyritz says accident wasn't his fault in exclusive 'E:60' interview
Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz, facing trail for DUI manslaughter, insists he was driving responsibly and was not drunk at the time of an auto accident in December 2007 that killed 30-year-old Fredia Veitch in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Toronto Blue Jays' Vernon Wells to have wrist surgery
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will have surgery next week to repair damaged cartilage in his left wrist.
World Series: Shane Victorino of Philadelphia Phillies says hand is fine, expects to play
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino says his hand is fine, despite being hit by a pitch during Game 5 on Monday, and he expects to play in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Joba Chamberlain's mother pleads no contest to felony drug charge, faces up to 20 years in prison
The mother of New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain faces up to 20 years in prison on a felony drug-sale charge.
2009 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies not ready to relinquish their title just yet -- MLB Playoffs
Like Rocky, defending champs rise up, fight off Yankees to force a Game 6 in New York
Cole Hamels: 'I'll never ever quit' on Philadelphia Phillies, fans
Cole Hamels wants to pitch again if the Philadelphia Phillies need him against the New York Yankees in the World Series. It would be the struggling left-hander's turn to take the mound in Game 7 on Thursday.
Utley's record HRs help Phillies trim Yanks' lead
The Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.
Texas Rangers interview hitting coach candidates, could make an offer Tuesday
The Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.
Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley ties Reggie Jackson's mark for World Series HRs
Chase Utley hit his fifth homer of the World Series, tying Reggie Jackson's record for the most in one Fall Classic.
Ramiro Pena takes Melky Cabrera's spot on Yankees roster
Injured outfielder Melky Cabrera has been replaced by backup infielder Ramiro Pena on the New York Yankees' World Series roster.
San Francisco Giants reward Hensley Meulens with hitting coach job
The Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.
New York Mets' Jeff Francoeur has surgery on thumb ligament
Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Center of attention? New York Yankees' meetings at mound
All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too.
Newspaper apologizes for running ad congratulating Philadlphia Phillies on World Series championship
A Philadelphia newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles.
2009 World Series: A good Series spoiled -- MLB Playoffs
New York is turning a potential classic into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th title
2009 World Series: Johnny Damon steals the show -- MLB Playoffs
Yankee outfielder's two stolen bases on one pitch might be Series-defining moment
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols named Hank Aaron Award winners
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues.
A-Rod, Yanks rally in 9th, on verge of 27th title
Alex Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his life, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's alert dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
World Series: New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies warned after third Alex Rodriguez plunking
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.
World Series: New York Yankees' A.J. Burnett to start Game 5 on 3 days' rest
A.J. Burnett will start Game 5 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days' rest Monday night.
World Series: MLB, Fox move camera further back for Game 4
A day after Alex Rodriguez's drive to right field hit a TV camera overhanging the fence at Citizens Bank Park, Major League Baseball and the Fox network placed it a little further out of range for Game 4.
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