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Red Sox not flexing arms as weighty games loom
Bleary-eyed and beaten, the Boston Red Sox returned home after an emotionally and physically draining 9-8 late-night loss to the Tampa Bay Rays to a brilliant autumn Sunday, the weather clear and crisp, the leaves all over New England bursting out in color.
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Lee, Longoria easy award picks; many others are close calls
September 28, 2008
With the regular season ending today, there's only one task remaining before the postseason begins and we see endless promos for the same bad television shows.
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Dodgers win, trim Phillies' series lead to 2-1
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L.A. needs home help
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Rays even series with walkoff victory
October 12, 2008
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A real gem for Red Sox
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O's on Deck: Matusz shines in Arizona Fall League debut
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Myers a hit with bat as Phils take 2-0 lead
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Phillies manager's mother dies before Game 2
October 11, 2008
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Orioles brass meets to discuss direction
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Power surge: Phils prevail
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Rays are far from your average underdogs
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Red Sox-Rays matchup becoming 'a legitimate rivalry'
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Mets' Burgos to be jailed for 3 months before trial
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The Schmuck Stops Here: Oriole Economics 101
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O's on Deck: 2008 season recap -- New York-Penn League
October 10, 2008
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Contrasts at play in NLCS
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Faceoff: Who will win the NLCS?
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McCarver: Ramirez's Boston act 'despicable'
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Known for offense, Phillies also getting a boost from rotation
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Connolly's Corner Sports Bar: Who makes it to the World Series?
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The Schmuck Stops Here: What do the Orioles, Phillies and Dodgers have in common?
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O's on Deck: Tracking prospects in Hawaii Winter Baseball
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Young Rays remaining confident
October 09, 2008
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Faceoff: Can the Rays win the World Series?
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Matsuzaka to start Game 1 for Red Sox
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Orioles reliever Walker doesn't need surgery on elbow
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Tampa Bay-Boston rivalry has punch
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Sports Digest: Bonds says he's enjoying life away from baseball
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The Schmuck Stops Here: Arizona Fall League under way
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Connolly's Corner Sports Bar: Should the O's bring back Mike Mussina?
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The Schmuck Stops Here: Roberts trade revisited
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Lidge focused on present, not Pujols
October 08, 2008
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Red Sox advance in style
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Rays raise bar, reach ALCS
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Dodgers will need to believe in selves again against Phils
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O's on Deck: Ranking the O's minor league starting pitchers
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Connolly's Corner Sports Bar: Tell Andy MacPhail what to do -- quickly
October 07, 2008
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Angels end Red Sox hex, win Game 3 in 12 innings
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Phillies power into NLCS
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White Sox stay in it
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The Flip Side: All about Evan: Longoria desperately seeks different line of questioning
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L.A. basks in sweep success
October 06, 2008
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Dodgers sweep away Cubs
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L.A. facing elimination — and Beckett
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Tampa Bay looks to close out series
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Milwaukee stays alive
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L.A.'s Blake under radar
October 05, 2008
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Drew's ninth-inning blast lifts Red Sox
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Peter Schmuck: Cubs are goats once again
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The Schmuck Stops Here: On the brink in the MLB playoffs
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Rays' win 'just awesome'
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Old friends foes for now
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Phillies' Moyer, 45, not slowing down
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Cubs trying to avoid repeating history
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Mets, Manuel agree on two-year contract
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Medium Well: Thorne to announce O's games in 2009
October 04, 2008
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MacPhail: No surgery needed on Cabrera's elbow
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Cubs fall in miscue-filled Game 2
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Rays' playoff debut a hit
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Phillies handle Sabathia, take 2-0 lead
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Sports Digest: Mets GM Minaya hints at roster changes
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O's on Deck: Ranking the O's minor league relief pitchers
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Angels loose after defeat
October 03, 2008
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Red Sox take opening game from Angels
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David Steele: Wild pitch: O's should re-sign Cabrera
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Mets extend Minaya's deal through 2012
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Hamels dominant for Phils
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Walks help L.A. stage grand opening
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Sports Digest: Mets' Santana has knee surgery
October 02, 2008
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Division Series preview, predictions
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Teixeira finally gets shot at postseason
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Once hopeless, Rays symbols of hope
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White Sox get 'last laugh'
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Sports Digest: Yankees GM Cashman agrees to 3-year contract
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Medium Well: TBS announcing teams
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O's on Deck: Ranking the O's minor league right fielders
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September 30 MLB scoreboard
October 01, 2008
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Lee, Lidge named Comeback Players of Year
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White Sox rout Tigers, force extra game vs. Twins
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Sports Digest: Yankees' Rivera set for shoulder surgery
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September 29 MLB scoreboard
September 30, 2008
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For Orioles, a season of mixed signals
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O's final report card
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A bitter ending for Orioles
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Yanks' Mussina reaches 20 wins for 1st time at 39
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The Schmuck Stops Here: O's squad makes top 10 list of most overpaid teams
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O's on Deck: Ranking the Orioles' minor league center fielders
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Shea goodbye: Mets out; Brewers clinch NL wild card
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White Sox survive for another day
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Award brings Huff some redemption
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Play it again: Blue Jays 10, Orioles 1
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September 28 MLB scoreboard
September 29, 2008
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Winter of wondering
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Brewers beat Cubs, clinch playoff spot
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Win gives O's a little solace
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Last-place Nationals fire five coaches
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David Steele: Win games, win fans
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Dan Connolly: Lee, Longoria easy award picks; many others are close calls
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Play it again: Orioles 2, Blue Jays 1
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Many reasons for low attendance
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September 27 MLB scoreboard

