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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Rangers' Rupe looking good in long relief role — ARLINGTON - The Rangers called on Josh Rupe to replace Vicente Padilla on the mound Saturday night. Will they do the same for the 2007 season? — Rupe, once considered a leading candidate to land a spot in the 2006 rotation …
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Lone Star Ball
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Jim Reeves / Dallas Star-Telegram:
POSTCARDS FROM THE LEDGE — Rangers' Johns known for her love of baseball — She came to the Rangers when she was only 23 and survived five owners, seven general managers and a dozen different managers. Judy Johns was the single thread of continuity that ran through the Rangers' front office for 34 years.
Gil LeBreton / Dallas Star-Telegram:
Thanks? Give us victories — ARLINGTON - The Rangers will observe a merciful end to their home season with Fan Appreciation Day today. — Free caps. Free parking. A free Hyundai to one lucky ticket holder. — And all the third-place baseball that you can stand.
Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Notes: Ortiz matches Ruth's mark — Big Papi's 53rd homer of season is 32nd hit on the road — TORONTO — Thanks to the heart palpitations that kept him out of the lineup for eight games, David Ortiz will likely run out of time in his quest to join Babe Ruth (60 homers in 1927) and Roger Maris …
Discussion:
The Joy of Sox
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Mark Polishuk / MLB.com:
Snyder starts as Sox aim to finish strong — Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET — The scouting report on Kyle Snyder is fairly simple. When his slow curveball is on, he can be dominating. When it isn't on, however, things rarely go well for the right-hander.
Mark Polishuk / MLB.com:
Chacin eyes fourth win over Red Sox — Boston (83-72) at Toronto (81-73), 1:07 p.m. ET — Conventional wisdom dictates that to compete in the American League East, the Blue Jays have to play well against the Yankees and Red Sox. Toronto still has some work to do with New York …
Associated Press:
Pirates-Padres Preview — When the San Diego Padres leave Petco Field on Sunday following the end of their three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates , they are hoping it isn't for the last time this season. — San Diego (82-72) has a 1 1/2-game lead in the NL West after Saturday's 2-1 win …
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Amanda Branam / MLB.com:
Hensley, Friars look to finish off Bucs — Pittsburgh (65-90) at San Diego (82-72), 1:05 p.m. PT — With eight games remaining in their regular season, the Padres have 82 wins. — San Diego didn't reach that number until the last day of the season in 2005, narrowly finishing the season above .500, despite taking the division.
Discussion:
Ducksnorts
Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Nationals' Johnson Suffers Broken Leg — Femur Fractured in Collision on Field: Mets 12, Nationals 6 — As soon as Nick Johnson's body slammed off that of Austin Kearns, he rolled limply to the turf, screamed in agony and flung his glove in the air, his expression mixing frustration with pain.
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Morning Call:
Shopping Place Ads Opinion Sitemap — | The Kid's last encounter with Florida ended in his worst second-half start that didn't include a cut finger. He couldn't command his pitches and couldn't match Dontrelle Willis' zeroes in the Miami heat and humidity, lasting only four innings in a 3-0 loss Sept. 10.
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Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
In the Driver's Seat — After a long uphill battle, the Phillies are in the lead for the National League wild card. Their 8-6 victory over the Florida Marlins yesterday coupled with the Dodgers' 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks last night put them a half game ahead for the playoff spot.
Discussion:
Philling Station
Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Rockies err in salesmanship — Vinny Castilla was born on July 4, so he knows a little something about celebrations. Today, Castilla will start at third base at Coors Field, bathing in standing ovations during each at-bat as he waves goodbye to Rockies fans.
Discussion:
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cubs can't hold on, fall to Reds — Ramirez sets career high with 37th long ball in loss — CINCINNATI — It's been more than a month since Ryan Dempster got his last save, and after Sunday, he may not get another chance the rest of the season. Whether he'll get the opportunity next year is to be determined.
Discussion:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
John Branch / New York Times:
For N.F.L., Crowd Noise Has Become a Headache — At most big ballgames, noise is good, and more noise is better. — Skin-baring cheerleaders, cartoonish mascots and maniacal M.C.'s take turns trying to whip fans into a frenzy. Scoreboard messages tease the crowd with fake decibel meters and implore fans to "Raise the Roof!"
Vincent M. Mallozzi / New York Times:
He Has Met the Mets and He Owns Them — Andy Fogel of Suffern, N.Y., and his Mets memorabilia. His wife, Rona, sets limits but admits, "It's better than a mistress." — Even Hollywood has made the pilgrimage to the mecca of Mets memorabilia, a shrine to Andy Fogel's favorite team.
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It's Mets For Me
