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  • September 2007

    • Cubs Drop Out of First Place

      Associated Press  |  Sep 10, 07 3:43 AM CDT

      Cubs Drop Out of First Place

      (Newser) - Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and a circus catch. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Pittsburgh Pirates  • Freddy Sanchez  • NL Central  • Lou Piniella  • Nyjer Morgan

    • A-Rod Belts 51st Home Run

      Associated Press  |  Sep 9, 07 4:59 AM CDT

      A-Rod Belts 51st Home Run

      (Newser) - Alex Rodriguez reached another milestone in his outstanding season yesterday in Kansas City, knocking in his 50th and 51st home runs as the Yanks trounced the Royals 11-5. It's the first 50-plus home run season for a Yankee since 1961, when both Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris accomplished the feat. A-Rod now holds the single season record by a third baseman. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • Alex Rodriguez  • home run  • Mickey Mantle  • Adrian Beltre

    • HGH Use Mars Ankiel Comeback

      New York Daily News  |  Sep 8, 07 7:17 AM CDT

      HGH Use Mars Ankiel Comeback

      (Newser) - St. Louis Cardinals’ star slugger Rick Ankiel acknowledged using Human Growth Hormone last night, facing reporters in the dugout after news emerged yesterday that he had received HGH from a pharmacy involved in a prescription-drug scandal. Ankiel took delivery of HGH for a year following a routine elbow surgery in 2003, before it was banned by Major Leage Baseball, according to the New York Daily News . More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • St. Louis Cardinals  • human growth hormone  • hormones  • Rick Ankiel

    • Arizona Puts Padres Away 9-6

      Associated Press  |  Sep 6, 07 5:12 AM CDT

      Arizona Puts Padres Away 9-6

      (Newser) - Jake Peavy gave up eight runs in four innings for a crushing loss that prevented San Diego from pulling ahead of the Diamondbacks in the National League West race. The Padres ace had a stellar record against arch-rival Arizona, including 45 strikeouts in 26 innings and a 1.71 ERA, but pitched last night on only three days' rest. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Arizona Diamondbacks  • San Diego Padres  • Jake Peavy

    • Cubs Retain Half-Game Lead Over Brew Crew

      Associated Press  |  Sep 6, 07 4:10 AM CDT

      Cubs Retain Half-Game Lead Over Brew Crew

      (Newser) - Since signing mercurial ace Carlos Zambrano to a $91.2 million contract, the Cubs have chalked up a 0-5 record and an 8.29 ERA in his last six starts. But off season acquisition Ted Lilly is stepping up. Lilly cooled off the Dodgers to keep Chicago a half game ahead of Milwaukee in the clotted National League Central. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Milwaukee Brewers  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • Carlos Zambrano  • Ted Lilly

    • A-Rod Powers Yanks Past Mariners

      MLB.com  |  Sep 6, 07 3:16 AM CDT

      A-Rod Powers Yanks Past Mariners

      (Newser) - A-Rod wasn't even supposed to play in last night's game. Less than two hours before the opening pitch, Rodriguez was stuck in a Manhattan hospital while doctors examined his injured ankle. Hours later, he cracked his Major League-leading 47th and 48th homer in the 7th inning, leading the Yankees to a 10-2 win over the Mariners. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • Alex Rodriguez  • Seattle Mariners

    • Arizona Within .001 of San Diego

      Arizona Republic (Phoenix)  |  Sep 5, 07 4:31 AM CDT

      Arizona Within .001 of San Diego

      (Newser) - As they have done all season, Arizona followed a lopsided loss with a win, prevailing 9-1 against division-leading San Diego following a 10-2 drubbing. With a 77-63 record, the D-Backs are now just .001 behind the Padres (76-62) in the standings. Enormous All-Star Chris Young, 6'10", was walloped for five runs in four frames. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Arizona Diamondbacks  • San Diego Padres  • Chris Young

    • He's Ba-a-ack

      Associated Press  |  Sep 4, 07 6:46 AM CDT

      He's Ba-a-ack

      (Newser) - Eleven months after rotator cuff surgery, Pedro Martinez became the 15th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts, scoring a win over Cincinnati in his first major-league start of 2007. The wily vet allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings on 76 pitches, and had made just four starts in the minors before his call-up. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Cincinnati Reds  • David Wright  • Carlos Delgado  • Moises Alou  • Pedro Martinez

  • August 2007