Archive for October 8th, 2007
Rodriguez homers as New York Yankees fall to Cleveland Indians (AP)
Alex Rodriguez turned in his finest postseason game in years, and it wasn’t enough to save the New York Yankees. It may have been his final game in pinstripes, too. A-Rod hit his first homer in the playoffs since 2004, but the Cleveland Indians beat the Yankees 6-4 Monday night to advance to the American […]
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End of an era? Yankees’ first-round exit likely means end for Torre (AP)
Joe Torre sat quietly in his favorite spot on the bench, stomach churning, eyes fixed low under that navy blue New York Yankees cap. He’s probably headed to the Hall of Fame, Monument Park, every baseball pantheon there is. Today, though, Torre might be a man without a job. After 12 playoff appearances in 12 […]
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Indians 6, Yankees 4
With the series, and possibly Joe Torre’s job on the line, the Yankees couldn’t hold off the Indians, who will play Boston in the ALCS.
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Sizemore hits leadoff home run, Indians win 6-4 and eliminate Yankees from playoffs (AP)
Once Grady Sizemore hit a leadoff home run, the Cleveland Indians were headed to the AL championship series while the New York Yankees were braced for a showdown with their boss. Paul Byrd and the Indians bullpen closed out New York 6-4 in Game 4 Monday night, completing another first-round debacle for the Yankees that […]
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Rockies rookie Troy Tulowitzki is Colorado’s catalyst (AP)
Troy Tulowitzki could be collecting some serious hardware soon: the NL Rookie of the Year award, a Gold Glove, maybe even a World Series ring. Yet, when the Colorado Rookies’ 21-year-old star shortstop meets fellow major leaguers, he’s just like any other wide-eyed youngster coming face-to-face with a childhood hero: he wants an autograph.
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Brewers’ Capuano to have second opinion on shoulder, possible surgery (AP)
Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano will get a second opinion on his non-throwing shoulder Wednesday and may have surgery Thursday after the team physician determined he had a torn labrum. The left-hander began the season 5-0 before losing his final 12 decisions to finish 5-12 with a 5.10 ERA that cost him his starting role.
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Wedge says Indians never considered pitching Sabathia on three days’ rest (AP)
Eric Wedge has been asked several times about his decision to pitch Paul Byrd in Game 4 against the Yankees instead of ace C.C. Sabathia on three days’ rest. So the Cleveland Indians’ manager explained his choice on Monday — again. He said the team never considered going back to Sabathia before a potential Game […]
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Chris Snyder proves a good catch for Diamondbacks (AP)
Chris Snyder was picking out a train set for his son at a toy store when a fan walked up and wished him luck. It doesn’t happen all that often. Snyder is something of an unknown even though he’s the starting catcher on the team with the best record in the NL. “It’s fun just […]
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Yankees replace banged-up Roger Clemens with left-handed reliever Ron Villone (AP)
Roger Clemens was removed from the New York Yankees’ division series roster Monday, replaced by left-handed reliever Ron Villone. Under a new rule, Clemens now is ineligible for the AL championship series if the Yankees advance. He could return to the roster if New York reaches the World Series. Clemens re-injured a hamstring Sunday and […]
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Injured Yankees RHP Clemens off Division Series roster (PA SportsTicker)
Roger Clemens may have thrown his last pitch.
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