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A-Rod, Yanks beat Phils for 3-1 Series edge
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Derek Jeter delivered all game and Mariano Rivera closed it out, as the Yankees moved within one win of that elusive 27th championship.
Memories of Phillies' announcer abound
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Harry Kalas' customary jacket and shoes hang in the Phillies' dugout during games as a reminder of one of the most beloved sports figure in the city's history.
Yankees rally to dump Phillies in Game 3
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After pitching dominated the first two games in the Bronx, the Yankees and Phillies showed their muscle, combining for six home runs in Philadelphia.
Large-market teams dominate major leagues
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Baseball's four league championship series teams were all among the top nine in Opening Day payroll this year, led by the top-spending New York Yankees.
World Series enjoying a rise in the ratings
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Coming off the lowest-rated World Series since 1968, the first two games of the best-of-seven series between the Yankees and Phillies earned a 37 percent gain.
Large-market teams dominate major leagues
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Baseball's four league championship series teams were all among the top nine in Opening Day payroll this year, led by the top-spending New York Yankees.
World Series enjoying a rise in the ratings
25 days ago by
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Coming off the lowest-rated World Series since 1968, the first two games of the best-of-seven series between the Yankees and Phillies earned a 37 percent gain.
Pirates add Garcia to coaching staff
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The Pirates have named Carlos Garcia as the team's first base coach and infield instructor, replacing Jeff Cox who decided not to return for a second season.
Pirates make another trade
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The president of the Class A Florida State League said a plan for the Pirates to plant a minor league team in Bradenton in 2010 is practically a done deal.
Yankees win game two
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Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the Yankees and sent the World Series to Philadelphia all tied up.
Pirates claim pitcher off waivers
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The Pirates today claimed left-handed reliever Justin Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners, where he spent last season at their Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma.
Pirates to buy Reds' Sarasota team, move it to Bradenton
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The Pirates will become the sole owners of their Class A club when they purchase the Sarasota franchise from the Cincinnati Reds and relocate it to Bradenton, Fla.
Sweet-swinging Utley hits two homers off Sabathia as Phillies beat Yankees
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Chase Utley started the NL championship series with two costly errors. He got the World Series going with two big swings.
Pirates, Reds swap Single-A affiliates
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The Pirates and Cincinnati Reds will swap their Single-A affiliates for the 2010 season.
Selig support idea of Series day game
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Bud Selig wants a throwback game in the World Series -- one in daylight.
Sluggers add star power to World Series
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For the first time in 20 years, the World Series will feature a pair of former major-league home run champions when it opens tonight, weather permitting.
McGwire is named Cardinals' hitting coach
October 26, 2009 by
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The Cardinals said that Tony La Russa had agreed to a one-year contract for a 15th season as manager and that Mark McGwire will replace Hal McRae.
The Boss to make appearance at Classic
October 26, 2009 by
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Still the owner but no longer the leader of his beloved Yankees, George Steinbrenner saw just three regular-season games this season.
Phillies receive desired matchup with Yanks
October 26, 2009 by
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Now the Philadelphia Phillies can say it: The defending champs wanted the New York Yankees all along.
Phillies, Yankees exude superstar power
October 26, 2009 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to become the NL's first repeat champion since the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds.
Pirates' McCutchen cops BA's top rookie
October 26, 2009 by
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The analysts at Baseball America named the Pirates' Andrew McCutchen the magazine's major-league rookie of the year.
Pirates reliever Yates requests free agency
October 26, 2009 by
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The Pirates requested outright waivers on reliever Tyler Yates, who then opted for free agency. Yates missed most of last season after having reconstructive elbow surgery.
Baseball America: Pirates center fielder McCutchen rookie of the year
October 26, 2009 by
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Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen hit .286 with 26 doubles, 12 homers, 54 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 108 games. He led National League rookies with 47 extra-base hits and ranked second in multi-hit games, runs, walks and total bases.
Pirates, defensive guru Hill parting ways
October 17, 2009 by
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The Pirates announced that Perry Hill, the renowned first base coach and infield instructor, won't be returning for a second season.
Unhappy with trades, Pirate first base coach jumps ship
October 17, 2009 by
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Perry Hill has expressed unhappiness that the team traded three-fourths of the infield during the season: Jack Wilson, Freddy Sanchez and Adam LaRoche.
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