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Ben Walker / Associated Press:
Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—This was midnight madness, and then some, at the World Series. — “Freak things kind of happened there,” Eric Bruntlett said after scoring the winning run for the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:47 a.m.
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Hinske replaces Floyd, hits pinch HR — PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Outfielder Eric Hinske was added to the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series roster before Game 4 on Sunday night, and made an immediate impact with a pinch-hit home run. — Hinske replaced designated hitter Cliff Floyd, who has a sore right shoulder.
Marc Topkin / The Heater:
Hinske active, Floyd out, Zobrist starting — The Rays activated INF/OF Eric Hinske on Sunday to replace Cliff Floyd, who has an injured right shoulder. — “It's kind of bittersweet because you never want to see anybody get hurt,” Hinske said. “But I'm excited to be active and have a chance to help anyway I can. ...
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
World Series Game 4 preview … Rays at Phillies — Series: World Series, Game 4 — TV: FOX — Starters: Andy Sonnanstine (2-0, 3.46 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (1-0, 3.27 ERA) — Would Carlos Ruiz's game-winning chopper have gone foul if Evan Longoria let it go?
Gary Dzen / Boston Globe:
Award for Youkilis — Kevin Youkilis was selected by fans as the American League winner of the 2008 Sharp presents Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the most outstanding offensive performer in each league. Chicago's Aramis Ramirez was chosen in the National League.
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Youkilis, Cubs' Ramirez win Hank Aaron award — Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox and Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues. — Ramirez hit .289 with 44 doubles, 27 home runs and 111 RBIs for the NL Central champions.
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:
Royals exploring deal to send Teahen to Indians for outfielder — The Royals are discussing a possible trade with the Cleveland Indians in which they would acquire an outfielder in exchange for Mark Teahen, according to sources with both teams. — Talks are believed to center …
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Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Royals And Indians Talking Teahen — By Steve Adams [October 26 at 5:07pm CST] — Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star writes some surprising news, as it seems the Indians and Royals are discussing a swap of Mark Teahen for an outfielder. It's not often you see two teams in the same division make a trade …
Daren Smith / MLB.com:
BeachBoys' Limonta busts out — Mariners prospect ends slump with two hits, two RBIs — Mariners prospect Johan Limonta ended a two-week drought with two hits, including a two-run homer, and Todd Frazier went 3-for-5 with three RBIs on Friday as the Waikiki BeachBoys cruised to a 10-3 triumph over the North Shore Honu.
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
What to make of latest Smoltz story? — Philadelphia — Things to ponder while marveling at how quickly a story hinting at a possible new address for John Smoltz will inevitably mushroom in the internet era, and wondering if some folks will stop the “AL is superior” mantra if Philly becomes …
Bob Hohler / Boston Globe:
Force play — After his grating escape to Los Angeles, Ramirez will strike it rich again — Their last drop of goodwill wrung dry, the Red Sox and their brooding star parted ways. It was July 31, 2004, and the newly traded Nomar Garciaparra was headed out the door when Manny Ramírez embraced …
