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Inside Pitch: Twins' win, Tigers' loss tie up AL Central
The Tigers dropped into a first-place tie with the Twins after looking listless in a 5-1 loss at home to Freddy Garcia and the White Sox.
Towers: Never really told why Padres fired him
Kevin Towers says he really wasn't told why he was fired as general manager of the San Diego Padres, although he figures it's because CEO Jeff Moorad wanted his own guy in the job.
Vacation one day away for Astros after 5-1 loss to Mets
On the next-to-last day of the regular season, the Astros waited out a rain delay before eventually losing to the New York Mets 5-1.
Blue Jays fire GM Ricciardi
The Toronto Blue Jays fired general manager J.P. Ricciardi on Saturday, ending an eight-year tenure marked by an inability to get past the Yankees and Red Sox and into the playoffs.
Inside Pitch: Upton hits for first cycle in Rays' history
Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B. J. Upton spoiled one pitcher’s bid to become a 20-game winner and upstaged another’s dominant performance by hitting for the cycle in a 13-4 home win Friday, becoming the first player in the Rays’ 12-year history to accomplish the feat.
Astros notes: McLane says club not for sale
Owner Drayton McLane admitted frustration while shooting down one of the annual reports claiming the Astros could be for sale.
Tough-luck night for Wandy as Astros fall to Mets
Wandy Rodriguez’s career-high 23rd quality start wasn’t enough in the opener of the season-ending three-game series.
Inside Pitch: Twins keep Tigers from celebrating
Those pesky Twins forced the Tigers to keep their champagne on ice. Scott Baker got plenty of run support and pitched Minnesota to a testy 8-3 victory in Detroit, preventing the Tigers from clinching their first division title in 22 years.
Astros notes: Season ending in first series at Citi Field
Carlos Lee, who has been playing with a sore right hand for over a month, was out of the starting lineup Thursday for only the second time this season.
Johnson's weight-lifting injury serves as lesson
The serious neck injury suffered by USC tailback Stafon Johnson last week serves as a near-tragic cautionary tale for elite athletes and weekend warriors who lift weights to stay fit or build muscle mass.
Paulino wins third game; Astros split series with Phillies
Dave Clark tweaked his lineup a bit, and Miguel Tejada continued his assault while helping Felipe Paulino beat the Phillies 5-3 to tie the four-game series at 2.
Astros notes: Paronto hopes to pitch again this season
A day after suffering a left hamstring strain, righthanded reliever Chad Paronto remained hopeful about pitching again this season.
Another home run mark falls at new Yankee Stadium
Another home run record fell on the final night of the regular season at the new Yankee Stadium.
Phillies clinch NL East with 10-3 win over Astros
Feasting on a pitcher who hasn’t won since Aug. 22, the Philadelphia Phillies pounded Brian Moehler to clinch their third consecutive NL East pennant with a 10-3 victory over the Astros.
Moyer's season over because of groin injury
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer will have season-ending surgery after tearing muscles in his groin and lower abdomen.
Indians fire manager Wedge
The Cleveland Indians have fired manager Eric Wedge in the final days of a disastrous season.
Red Sox clinch playoff berth despite loss to Toronto
Behind a closed clubhouse door, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their sixth playoff berth in seven years in the usual way.
Astros notes: Manzella learning with Tejada's coaching
Dave Clark is committed to letting Miguel Tejada attempt to collect 200 hits this season.
Astros go down on Lopez's first big league start
Wilton Lopez had a pair of chances with the bases loaded Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, once at the plate and another on the mound.
Tigers beat Twins 6-5 to split double header
Justin Verlander kept the Detroit Tigers on top in the AL Central, pitching eight innings in a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night that salvaged a split of their critical doubleheader
Rangers shut down OF Josh Hamilton for season
The Texas Rangers shut down outfielder Josh Hamilton for the remainder of the season Tuesday to rest the pinched nerve in his back.
Blue Jays' Lind hits 3 HR vs. Boston
Toronto designated hitter Adam Lind has hit three homers against the Boston Red Sox.
AL Central race down to 1 as Twins beat Tigers
Orlando Cabrera hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning after a pair of wild pitches and the Minnesota Twins closed within one game of first-place Detroit, beating the Tigers 3-2 Tuesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Valentine to return to ESPN as baseball analyst
Bobby Valentine is returning to ESPN as an analyst for the league championship series and World Series.
Former baseball pro Knoblauch surrenders in assault case
Former New York Yankees star Chuck Knoblauch surrendered to authorities this morning after being charged with assault.
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