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MLB Notebook: Twins land Hardy to fill hole at short
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The Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy yesterday, sending speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade.
Yankees, fans celebrate title
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NEW YORK-- Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship yesterday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.
Pirates designate three for assignment
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The Pirates today assigned pitchers Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker to Triple-A Indianapolis, and catcher Steve Larud to Double-A Altoona.
Matsui lifts N.Y. to 27th Heaven: Yankees win Series, 4-2
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NEW YORK -- Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again.
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
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In Neal Huntington's first major transaction prioritizing the present above the future, the Pirates' general manager last night acquired veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for rookie reliever Jesse Chavez.
TV's stream of Series trivia is more than annoying
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Rank the following three things, three things that are very plainly just not right, in order of their general creepiness, starting with the worst.
TV's stream of Series trivia is more than annoying
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Rank the following three things, three things that are very plainly just not right, in order of their general creepiness, starting with the worst.
Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay
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The Pirates tonight made the first move of what might be a busy offseason, acquiring veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Jesse Chavez.
Pirates' Veal named pitcher of the week in Arizona Fall League
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Pirates left-hander Donnie Veal went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in the Arizona Fall League last week and was named the league's pitcher of the week.
Yankees one win from 27th championship
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PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life.
Sabathia will start Game 4 on short rest
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PHILADELPHIA -- CC Sabathia will start Game 4 of the World Series for the New York Yankees on three days of rest. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said it's possible A.J.
Philadelphia transit talks to continue as Series approaches
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A union representing more than 5,000 transit workers is extending the deadline for a strike that could disrupt bus and subway services during the World Series games in Philadelphia.in
Ricketts enter into Chicago 'dream'
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CHICAGO -- The new owner of the Chicago Cubs knows what fans want to hear and he didn't wait long to deliver.
Garcia to replace former infield guru Hill
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The search ending within their own organizational flow chart, the Pirates promoted former infielder Carlos Garcia yesterday to take over two jobs vacated when club officials and Perry Hill
Phillies choose Blanton as Game 4 starter
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Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.
Former Pirate Carlos Garcia named first-base coach
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Former Pirates infielder Carlos Garcia today was promoted to take both jobs vacated when the club and Perry Hill couldn't reach an agreement, causing the Pirates to exercise his option and Hill to return home to his family in Texas.
World Series, Game 2: Yankees' HRs even Series
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NEW YORK -- Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui shook the New York Yankees from their lumber slumber and sent the World Series to Philadelphia all tied up.
Pirates to swap Class A teams with Reds
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Here is a new twist on the wheeling and dealing Pirates: They are swapping high Class A minor league affiliates.
Pirates close to buying high Class-A team in Florida
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to finalizing a deal to purchase the Florida State League team in Sarasota and move the high Class-A team to Bradenton, team president Frank Coonelly said in a statement today.
The move would end the Pirate's affiliation with the Lynchburg (Va.) Hillcats.
World Series, Game 1: Lee, Utley rock Yankees
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NEW YORK -- Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine.
World Series Game 1: In 1950, Phillies were no match
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NEW YORK -- The way Bobby Brown tells it, his New York Yankees were stacked with stars going into the 1950 World Series -- Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford and the great Joe DiMaggio.
World Series Notebook: Martinez regrets ugly 2003 scene
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Pedro Martinez says he regrets tossing Don Zimmer to the turf in a bench-clearing brawl in the playoffs six years ago.
Rendell won't skirt World Series bet
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HARRISBURG -- Well, the people of Pennsylvania can be thankful about one thing -- they won't have to look at Gov. Ed Rendell wearing a New York Yankees skirt.
Publication names Pirate McCutchen rookie of year
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Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been named 2009 Major League Rookie of the Year by Baseball America, the Pirates announced today
MLB Postseason Notebook: Concrete cracks found at new Yankee Stadium
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The New York Yankees might look rock solid, but the concrete at their new stadium is drawing extra scrutiny amid a probe of construction companies.
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