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| Homer-happy Dodgers top Cubs in NLDS opener |
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10/02/2008 |
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| Chicago, IL (BettingExpress) - James Loney clubbed a two-out grand slam in the fifth inning and Manny Ramirez homered in the seventh as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-2, in the opener of their National League Division Series. Russell Martin also hit a solo shot in the ninth for the Dodgers, who took advantage of eight walks, including three in the decisive fifth inning, to post their second playoff victory (2-12) since winning the 1988 World Series. Casey Blake added an RBI single in the eighth |
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| Now the real season starts |
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10/01/2008 |
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| eam to reach 100 wins this season, but have lost nine straight postseason games to the Red Sox, including a three-game sweep last season. Each of Boston's last three World Series appearances have started with a series against the Angels. Joe Torre's Los Angeles Dodgers will get the first crack at extending the Cubs' misery. The Dodgers, of course, have the amazing Manny Ramirez, who has been an absolute beast for LA since coming over from Boston at the trade deadline. The other NLDS will pit Milwaukee against Phil |
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| Red Sox start defense of World Series title in Anaheim |
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10/01/2008 |
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| with the Red Sox, winning the final eight of its nine meetings with them. Boston enters the postseason for the fifth time in the last six years without one of its biggest playoff contributors in recent history in Manny Ramirez, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. Without Ramirez, Boston's lineup - specifically slugger David Ortiz - was expected to struggle. Kevin Youkilis and Jason Bay, who was acquired in the Ramirez deal, more than picked up the slack, though, even with injuries to M |
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| Cubs carry title hopes into NLDS opener against Dodgers |
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10/01/2008 |
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| rts Network) - In case you haven't heard, it has been 100 years since the Chicago Cubs last won a World Series title. Their quest to end the longest drought in baseball history begins with the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Chicago was the NL's best team from start-to-finish this season and captured its second straight NL Central crown with a 97-64 mark. Hopefully, the Cubs postseason experience lasts a little longer than their trip last |
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| Cubs pick up option on Piniella for 2010 |
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09/30/2008 |
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| lease. "Lou exudes success, is an excellent leader and brings a humble, confident swagger to our entire organization." Chicago was swept by Arizona in its NL Division Series appearance last season, and on Wednesday the Cubs begin their NLDS with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Regardless of the result, Piniella became the first Cubs manager to lead the team to consecutive postseason berths since Frank Chance did it from 1906-08. Piniella was hired in October 2006, when he signed a three-year deal with an option for a fou |
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| NLDS Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs |
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09/30/2008 |
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| rts Network) - In case you haven't heard, it has been 100 years since the Chicago Cubs last won a World Series title. Their quest to end the longest drought in baseball history begins with the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. Chicago was the NL's best team from start-to-finish this season and captured its second straight NL Central crown with a 97-64 mark. Hopefully, the Cubs postseason experience lasts a little longer than their trip last |
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| ALDS Preview - Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim |
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09/30/2008 |
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| x have now won nine straight postseason games against the Angels. However, Boston enters the postseason for the fifth time in the last six years without one of its biggest playoff contributors in recent history in Manny Ramirez, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. Without Ramirez, Boston's lineup - specifically slugger David Ortiz - was expected to struggle. Kevin Youkilis and Jason Bay, who was acquired in the Ramirez deal, more than picked up the slack, though, even with injuries to M |
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| Braun, Sabathia help Brewers clinch playoff spot |
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09/29/2008 |
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| Doug Melvin and the baseball staff. This guy is just phenomenal. A week or two ago, we were 2 1/2 out and look where we are now." Aramis Ramirez picked up two hits and scored a run for the Cubs (97-64), who are off until Wednesday when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the other NL Division series at Wrigley Field at 6:30 p.m. (et). Bob Howry (7-5) took the loss, charged with two runs and two hits in one relief inning. Angel Guzman allowed one hit and fanned four over his two- inning start. "Our kids |
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| Times set for Division Series games |
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09/29/2008 |
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| aturday, will host Milwaukee on Wednesday at 3 p.m. (et). The Brewers earned the wild card spot on Sunday for their first playoff berth since 1982. The opener of the other NL Division Series will be Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (et) with the West champion Los Angeles Dodgers playing in Chicago versus the Central champion Cubs. There is still one playoff participant to be determined in the American League. The White Sox trail Minnesota by a half-game in the Central. Chicago hosts a makeup game against Detroit on Monday a |
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| Lincecum's strong outing helps Giants edge Dodgers |
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09/28/2008 |
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| BettingExpress) - Tim Lincecum put the finishing touches on a possible Cy Young campaign by tying a career-high with 13 strikeouts in seven more brilliant innings on the mound, as the San Francisco Giants ended the season with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lincecum (18-5) allowed just a run on four hits and two walks while registering nine strikeouts in the first three innings for the Giants (72-90), who had two wins in the three-game set. Nate Schierholtz was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the |
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