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2007 Baseball Playoffs

This year's roster of eight teams was a mix of regular participants (Yankees, Red Sox, Angels), historic franchises trying to overcome years of heartbreak (Cubs, Indians, Phillies), and two young upstart squads (Diamondbacks, Rockies)

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  • September 2007

    • Cubs Smash Reds, Clinch Crown

      Chicago Tribune  |  Sep 29, 07 6:11 AM CDT

      Cubs Smash Reds, Clinch Crown

      (Newser) - The Chicago Cubs confirmed their playoff berth in no uncertain terms yesterday, shutting out the Reds in Cincinnati as the Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Padres. Carlos Zambrano pitched seven innings for his 18th win, and is "thirsty and hungry" to head back to the playoffs with the Cubs for the first time since 2003, reports the Chicago Tribune. More »

    • Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot

      ESPN  |  Sep 27, 07 3:53 AM CDT

      Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot

      (Newser) - The Yankees yesterday clinched a playoff berth for the 13th straight season, with a 12-4 battering of the Devil Rays.  With the win, the 15th in their last 20 games, New York has eliminated defending AL champs Detroit from the playoffs. They will likely face off against the Indians in the ALDS. More »

    • Indians Clinch AL Central Title

      Cleveland Plain Dealer  |  Sep 24, 07 3:39 AM CDT

      Indians Clinch AL Central Title

      (Newser) - Mark Ellis struck out swinging to end a 6-2 loss for the Oakland A's, and to start the celebration for the Indians, who officially claimed the American League Central division title yesterday. Champagne sprayed as Cleveland's signature whipped-cream victory pies flew through the air on the last night of the Indians' final homestand, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. More »

    • Beckett Bags 20th, BoSox Stop Slide

      Boston Globe  |  Sep 22, 07 7:21 AM CDT

      Beckett Bags 20th, BoSox Stop Slide

      (Newser) - Red Sox ace Josh Beckett won his 20th game last night, pulling Boston out of a four-game losing streak and becoming the first pitcher to reach 20 wins since 2005. The 27-year-old Cy Young contender struck out eight and gave up one run in six innings in Boston's 8-1 win over Tampa Bay, reports the Boston Globe . More »

    • Cubs Sit Alone Atop NL Central

      Chicago Tribune  |  Sep 20, 07 4:52 AM CDT

      Cubs Sit Alone Atop NL Central

      (Newser) - Thanks to a Brewers' loss and a gutsy performance by Ted Lilly, the Cubs took sole possession of first place in the National League Central. Lilly, pitching on short rest, allowed just two runs and five hits against the Reds.  The Cubs won the game in the 8th on Matt Murton's pinch-hit fielder's choice that scored Ryan Theriot.   More »

    • Indians Sweep Pivotal Series With Tigers

      Associated Press  |  Sep 20, 07 4:11 AM CDT

      Indians Sweep Pivotal Series With Tigers

      (Newser) - Last night's win over the Tigers was the Cleveland Indians' 20th in 25 games, raising them to a tie with Boston for the best record in baseball, and taking them one step closer to clinching the American League Central division title. Indians ace C.C. Sabathia improved to 18-7, and closer Joe Borowski notched his league-leading 42nd save, reports the AP. More »

    • Indians Outlast Tigers, 6-5

      Associated Press  |  Sep 18, 07 9:10 AM CDT

      Indians Outlast Tigers, 6-5

      (Newser) - With one swing, Casey Blake secured the Indians an 11th-inning win over the Detroit Tigers, and reduced Cleveland's magic number to seven. Blake's walk-off homer could end up being a key step on the way to the Indian's first playoff berth in six seasons, especially if they can take the rest of this series from the Tigers, reports the AP. More »

  • August 2007

    • Indians Zing Zumaya & Tigers in the 10th

      USA Today  |  Aug 24, 07 3:31 AM CDT

      Indians Zing Zumaya &amp; Tigers in the 10th

      (Newser) - The Indians bested the Tigers 3-1 last night, clinching a 2-1 series win and climbing to 2½ games ahead of Detroit in the American League Central division. Though starters Jake Westbrook and Nate Robertson pitched shutouts through eight innings, Tigers closer Joel Zumaya surrendered three hits to Victor Martinez, Kenny Lofton and Chris Gomez to hand the tribe a 10th-inning win. More »

    • Tigers' Jurrjens Aces Indians

      Detroit Free Press  |  Aug 22, 07 12:40 AM CDT

      Tigers' Jurrjens Aces Indians

      (Newser) - Detroit's Jair Jurrjens posted a masterful one-hit performance last night as the Tigers bested Cleveland 2-1. In only his second Major League Baseball performance, Jurrjens threw a no-hitter into the sixth before Jhonny Peralta's homer gave the Indians their sole run. Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen smashed back-to back dingers to pull Detroit within a half game of the division lead. More »

    • Tribe Tramples Tigers to Tie Division Lead

      MSNBC  |  Aug 16, 07 12:40 AM CDT

      Tribe Tramples Tigers to Tie Division Lead

      (Newser) - After dropping the first of a two-game series, the Indians bested the Tigers last night 5-2, tying Detroit for the top spot in the American League Central division. The Indian's Fausto Carmona fanned a career-best 10 batters on the way to his 14th victory, with ace closer Joe Borowski recording his 33rd save in 37 outings. More »

    • Indians Snag Division Lead

      Cleveland Plain Dealer  |  Aug 4, 07 12:07 PM CDT

      Indians Snag Division Lead

      (Newser) - In a showdown between two of the best lefties in baseball, Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia edged out Johan Santana of Minnesota for a 5-2 win, as the Indians took a half-game lead over the Tigers in the AL Central. Center fielder Grady Sizemore hit his 19th homer and drove in 4 RBIs. "As Grady goes, so we go," Sabathia said. More »

  • May 2007

    • Beckett Is Back

      MLB.com  |  May 30, 07 6:22 AM CDT

      Beckett Is Back

      (Newser) - The AL-leading Red Sox stuck it to the Indians, 4-2, as Josh Beckett continues the best season-opening run by a Boston pitcher since Roger Clemens started 14-0 in 1986. Beckett had spent 15 days on the disabled list with an irritated middle finger, but mystified Cleveland to the tune of three hits and two runs in seven innings. More »

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