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Angels heading into perfect storm
October 23, 2009 by
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Chone Figgins and the Los Angeles Angels know they're heading straight into more than one kind of storm, and they can't wait to get wet.
NLCS: It's time to break out the pitchers
October 22, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA -- Pedro Martinez broke out the first bottle of champagne, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth puffed on victory cigars, and beer flew everywhere.
Notebook: If Phillies don't win Series, Pedro might return
October 17, 2009 by
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The Philadelphia Phillies are 8-2 in games that pitcher Pedro Martinez has started. And they could be 9-1.
Pirates Offseason: Infield coach chooses not to come back
October 17, 2009 by
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In the first move of an offseason rife with implications for the prospect-based franchise's future, Pirates management and acclaimed infield coach Perry Hill failed to reach an agreement, so club officials announced yesterday that he will not coach for them in 2010.
Voices: Maz's hit scored big for local immigrants
October 17, 2009 by
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Voices is an occasional column in which Post-Gazette arts, entertainment and feature reporters share what's on their minds.
Pirates announce Perry Hill won't return; hire Searage
October 17, 2009 by
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The Pirates announced this morning that first base coach and infield instructor Perry Hill will not return to the organization next year.
Sabathia pitches 8 no-sweat innings
October 17, 2009 by
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NEW YORK -- CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees stopped the Los Angeles Angels cold in the American League Championship Series opener.
MLB Notebook: Players deal with bitter cold weather
October 17, 2009 by
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The threat of inclement weather scuttled the traditional pregame introductions along the foul lines, and it was 45 degrees for CC Sabathia's first pitch, a called strike to Los Angeles Angels
Manager's Martinez call under scrutiny
October 16, 2009 by
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LOS ANGELES -- Grady Little infamously stuck with Pedro Martinez a bit too long. Six years later, did Charlie Manuel yank Martinez a bit too soon in a crucial playoff moment?
Wilson wins Chuck Tanner Award
October 14, 2009 by
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Jack Wilson, who played for the Pirates for nearly nine seasons until being traded to Seattle in July, is the winner of the Chuck Tanner Award for the second time in four seasons.
Dodgers, Phillies up for rematch
October 14, 2009 by
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LOS ANGELES -- The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row, making them the closest thing the NL has to a
Pirates: Mazeroski's homer still a winner
October 13, 2009 by
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When he gets a new day planner each year, Herb Soltman flips the pages to Oct. 13.
MLB Notebook: Cardinals' La Russa not sure he'll return
October 11, 2009 by
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Tony La Russa's not certain he wants to return for a 15th season as St. Louis Cardinals manager.
L.A. edges Red Sox to sweep into American League Championship Series
October 11, 2009 by
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Torii Hunter emerged from the visitors' clubhouse at Boston's Fenway Park to spray champagne over the fans and family gathered there. Erick Aybar did him one better, handing over bottles of bubbly to those who came from California to see the Los Angeles Angels go for the sweep.
Gibson documentary effort drew early support
October 11, 2009 by
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When WTAE news anchor Mike Clark made his pitch for a documentary on Negro Leagues slugger Josh Gibson, he was not expecting a changeup from Albert C. Labriola, acting dean of Duquesne University's McAnulty College.
Mr. Lucky: My days on the field with baseball legend Josh Gibson
October 11, 2009 by
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Editor's note: Elijah D. Miller turned 103 on Sept. 14 in West Mifflin. In the 1930s and '40s, he was a backup batboy for the Homestead Grays of the Negro Leagues.
National League Divison Series: Short-term hire Padilla on mark
October 11, 2009 by
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ST. LOUIS -- Unemployed in August, Vicente Padilla kept the Los Angeles Dodgers going in October.
American League Division Series: Boston on verge of L.A. history
October 11, 2009 by
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BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox had history on their side going into their American League Division Series against the Los Angeles Angels. Now they need hits.
Baseball Notebook: Snow postpones Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies series
October 11, 2009 by
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Snow in Denver scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez's first postseason start in five years.
Pirates' Alvarez ranked No. 1 in Eastern League
October 10, 2009 by
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Baseball America yesterday named three Pirates minor league players among its top 15 prospects in the Class AA Eastern League, including Pedro Alvarez at No. 1.
MLB Notebook: Leyland says 'shame on us'
October 07, 2009 by
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The Detroit Tigers earned an unwanted place in baseball history, becoming the first team to miss out on the playoffs after having a three-game lead with four games left.
Pittsburgh chalks up another sports win
October 07, 2009 by
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It took 16 years, but on-a-roll Pittsburgh has finally been named the No. 1 sports city by Sporting News magazine, beating out 398 other towns in the United States and Canada.
Division Series Roundup: Sabathia, Yankees off to quick start
October 07, 2009 by
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NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark.
Phillies win in breeze behind Lee
October 07, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA -- One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep breath and allowed himself to enjoy the moment. Quite a debut for a postseason rookie.
Phillies win in breeze behind Lee
October 07, 2009 by
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PHILADELPHIA -- One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep breath and allowed himself to enjoy the moment. Quite a debut for a postseason rookie.
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