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Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
A-Rod knows it's over — You could tell as soon as he said it that he would regret it. But Alex Rodriguez, when asked about the Yankees being passed by the Blue Jays in the standings, said the following: — “Toronto's playing really well,” he said. “I'll tell you what …
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David Singh / MLB.com:
Rays edged by Blue Jays in finale — Tampa Bay remains positive despite having lead trimmed — TORONTO — Before the Rays embarked on their current nine-game road trip to Toronto, Boston and New York, they identified it as one of the club's most important treks of the season.
Associated Press:
Purcey helps Blue Jays complete sweep of Rays — TORONTO (AP) — David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games. — GAME REPORT: Blue Jays 1, Rays 0
Anthony DiComo / MLB.com:
Johan, Delgado keep Mets alone in first — Ace's solid effort backed by slugger's two homers, four RBIs — NEW YORK — Eighteen innings and roughly half a day after they arrived at Shea Stadium, the Mets left learning little they didn't already know. They are still a flawed contender …
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Mike Fitzpatrick / Associated Press:
Mets say Wagner may be out for season — NEW YORK (AP)—Billy Wagner is expected to miss the rest of the season, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they try to maintain a slim lead in the NL East. — Wagner has been sidelined since Aug. 3 because of a tender pitching elbow.
David Lennon / On the Mets beat:
Wagner could be done for season — Billy Wagner walked off the mound in disgust a few minutes ago after he was forced to cut short his first session against hitters since Aug. 16 in Pittsburgh. — In between games of today's split doubleheader, Wagner was pitching to Gustavo Molina when he bounced a slider off his foot.
It is about the money, stupid:
IIATMS Exclusive: Paul DePodesta — I've been lucky enough to be able to get a few minutes of San Diego Padres Assistant General Manager Paul DePodesta's time. I had emailed Paul before I visited San Diego and while he was busy at the time (with things like trading Greg Maddux!), he was generous enough to take some questions from me.
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On the Yankees beat:
Gameday Live 143: Yankees at Mariners — We apologize for the difficulties. Stephen Haynes here with you in the top of the 4th inning. — Derek Jeter and Xavier Nady hit solo home runs to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead. — Bottom of the 3rd — Mike Mussina was coasting with a 2-0 lead …
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Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Dodgers end turnaround with sweep — LA wins eighth straight, pushes Arizona 1 1/2 games back — LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks, completed a perfect homestand, ran their win streak to eight and extended their lead in the division to a season-best 1 1/2 games.
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Sons of Steve Garvey
Mike Nichols / MetsBlog.com:
postGame: Phillies 6 Mets 2 — The Mets (79-63) lost to the Phillies (78-64) today by the score of 6 to 2 in Shea Stadium. — For a recap, boxscore, stats, etc., go to SNY.tv. — As Gary Cohen said during today's broadcast, you can tip your cap to Brett Myers's performance during Friday night's game …
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The Times-Tribune:
Postgame notes: “That's the best I've ever seen him.” … Some of the numbers are amazing, starting with the 94 pitches, 75 for strikes — “That's unbelievable,” manager Dave Miley said — but those numbers get even more impressive when you look at just the fastballs.
Kelly Thesier / MLB.com:
Twins can't contain Tigers in finale — Bullpen surrenders lead in sixth; Morneau drives in four runs — MINNEAPOLIS — Sitting in his office before Sunday's series finale against the Tigers, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire looked physically drained. He admitted that Minnesota's recent 14 …
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Metrodome Memories
