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ChiSox sweep DH: Manny 2-4 in first
September 5, 2010Manny Ramirez was back at Fenway, again as a foe. The newest member of the White Sox singled twice in their 3-1 win over the Red Sox in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Posnanski: Why Derek Jeter's decline will be fascinating
September 5, 2010Derek Jeter, perhaps the most beloved Yankee of them all, is due for a big pay raise just as his skills are deteriorating. It should be a fascinating development, writes Joe Posnanski.
Reeling Padres lose 9th straight; lead shrinks to 2
September 5, 2010SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Neither a pregame players-only meeting nor the Famous Chicken's fowl humor could keep the NL West-leading
San Diego Padres from stumbling to a nine-game losing streak, their longest since 2003.
Braves blank Fish to stay in first
September 5, 2010MIAMI (AP) -- Clinging to first place, the Atlanta Braves struck out 15 times, went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position
and had two men thrown out on the bases.
Phils overcome home run barrage to top Brewers
September 5, 2010PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A little heads-up baserunning by one of Philadelphia's role players sent Roy Halladay to his 17th win.
Wood bests Wainwright to help Reds extend lead
September 5, 2010ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cincinnati rookie Travis Wood sported a new look Saturday. The long locks were gone, replaced with a shorter,
more military-style haircut.
Uribe's clutch shot in 9th lifts Giants past Dodgers
September 5, 2010LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Juan Uribe hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jonathan Broxton in the ninth inning and Brian Wilson escaped
a jam in the bottom half to preserve the San Francisco Giants ' wild 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday
night.
Joe Lemire: Manny just looking out for No. 1
September 5, 2010A great hitter? Yes. A great teammate? Not so much. Following a bizarre public apology on Friday, Joe Lemire writes it's clear that Manny Ramirez is simply doing what's best for Manny.
Rangers unsure exactly when Lee will pitch again
September 5, 2010MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Cliff Lee's next start for the Texas Rangers is still to be decided.
Thome passes McGwire with 584th HR
September 5, 2010MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jim Thome has passed Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball's all-time home run list with his 584rd career shot.
