Fans cheer on Phillies at parade

Friday, October 31, 2008

Fans cheer on Phillies at parade Fans cheer on Phillies at parade Tens of thousands of fans cheered with pride and jubilation as the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies set off on flatbed trucks Friday to begin the city’s first sports title parade [...]

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Brewers players embrace Macha era

Friday, October 31, 2008

Brewers players embrace Macha era Brewers players embrace Macha era Ken Macha’s relationship with players was the topic du jour on Thursday afternoon at Miller Park, where he answered a series of questions about the circumstances of his departure from Oakland before getting [...]

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Breakout in the bigs for Lind

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Breakout in the bigs for Lind
Watching Game 2 of the World Series last week at home in Anderson, Adam Lind found himself sympathizing with the Philadelphia Phillies hitters.
Rays raise expectations for future (AP) One remarkable ride is over, and the Tampa Bay [...]

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MLB might amend postseason rules (AP)

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

MLB might amend postseason rules (AP) Following this wet and wacky World Series, Major League Baseball might consider amending the rules so that all postseason games must be played to full length. “Worth looking at,” Bob DuPuy, baseball’s chief operating officer, wrote Wednesday in an e-mail to The Associated [...]

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Brewers claim 3B McGehee off waivers (AP)

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Brewers claim 3B McGehee off waivers (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers claimed third baseman Casey McGehee off waivers Wednesday from the Chicago Cubs. McGehee, 26, spent most of last season at Triple-A Iowa. McGehee batted .296 with 12 homers and 92 RBIs in 133 games. In a September call up, [...]

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Phillies right where they want to be, one win away

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Phillies right where they want to be, one win away The skies over Philadelphia have cleared and so has the Phillies‘ path to the World Series crown. “This is where we want to …

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Oates steps in to sing anthem for Hall

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Oates steps in to sing anthem for Hall Oates steps in to sing anthem for Hall Daryl Hall was scheduled to perform the national anthem prior to Game 5 of the World Series Monday night, but after he came down with the flu, [...]

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PHOTOS: Rays, Phillies in Game 4

Monday, October 27, 2008

PHOTOS: Rays, Phillies in Game 4 Mother Nature didn’t get in the way of Game 4. The Rays and Phillies said thank you by putting on show. See the best shots here.
Red Sox-Rays Game 7 sets ratings record for baseball on cable TV
The Tampa Bay Rays’ [...]

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Rays again out of sync in Game 4 loss (AP)

Monday, October 27, 2008

Rays again out of sync in Game 4 loss (AP)

Confident and poised during an improbable run to the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally showing signs of being a young, inexperienced team overwhelmed by the moment. Evan Longoria and Carlos Pena are still hitless, normally sure-handed [...]

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Moyer pitched despite severe stomach virus

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Moyer pitched despite severe stomach virus Jamie Moyer didn’t just help the Phillies get a Game 3 win. Ken Rosenthal says he did it despite a serious stomach virus.
Phils edge Rays in wild Game 3It was strange. Bizarre. Weird. A little freaky, too.

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Bob Ford: Moyer leads Phils as Series returns to Phila.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Bob Ford: Moyer leads Phils as Series returns to Phila.
Jeremy Wilt, a member of the Phillies grounds crew, paints the outline of the team logo on the grass at Citizens Bank Park.
World Series: Howard not concerned about power outage
Ryan Howard had [...]

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Pedroia named to TSN All-Star team

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Pedroia named to TSN All-Star team Pedroia named to TSN All-Star team In what might not be the last bit of individual recognition for Dustin Pedroia this offseason, the diminutive sparkplug was named the American League’s second baseman on the annual Sporting News [...]

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Canseco’s book hit a home run

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Canseco’s book hit a home run
With Major League Baseball at its postseason peak, it’s only fitting that Jose Canseco would pick this time to drop back into our lives.

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Home sweet home — Factor or not?

Friday, October 24, 2008

Home sweet home — Factor or not? Home sweet home — Factor or not? Momentum in a short series is critical and, indeed, clubs hosting the first two games have won 11 of the last 14 World Series. But is there really a [...]

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Philadelphia strikes first

Friday, October 24, 2008

Philadelphia strikes first
ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rays have a calm, cool manager in Joe Maddon. The Rays have a historical perspective on which they can rely – that Florida teams have won the World Series in all of their …
New York Mets outfielder Fernando Tatis wins [...]

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Selig pleased with Game 1 ratings

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Selig pleased with Game 1 ratings Selig pleased with Game 1 ratings Commissioner Bud Selig said on Thursday night that he was pleased with the television ratings for Game 1 of the World Series.

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Selig, DuPuy: Baseball in growth cycle

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Selig, DuPuy: Baseball in growth cycle Selig, DuPuy: Baseball still growing While top officials of Major League Baseball said on Wednesday that they are watching the slumping U.S. economy closely, the sport is still very much in a growth cycle. [...]

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LIVE: Rays, Phillies in Game 1 of World Series

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

LIVE: Rays, Phillies in Game 1 of World Series

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Tough pick between Rays, Phillies

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Tough pick between Rays, Phillies Tough pick between Rays, Phillies Everyone loves predictions, and there is no shortage of them out there for World Series between the Phillies and Rays. From current general managers, managers and players to former players and broadcasters, a [...]

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Vegas odds favor Rays to win Series over Phillies

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Vegas odds favor Rays to win Series over Phillies Las Vegas sports books favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies and would owe huge payouts …

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