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Troy E. Renck / Denver Post:
Game 5 of World Series suspended — PHILADELPHIA — What's another day after waiting 28 years? — The Philadelphia Phillies dream of a winning their first title since 1980 at the expense of the Tampa Bay Rays was interrupted when Game 5 of the World Series was suspended tonight.
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
World Series Analysis: Rays try to stay vs. Phillies alive in Game 5 — 6:38 p.m.: So whaddaya think, baseball fans? Tonight, in Game 5 of the World Series, do we get the first Phillies' championship since Schmitty, Charlie Hustle and, I don't know, Warren Brusstar?
David Pinto / Baseball Musings:
Playoffs Today — The Philadelphia Phillies stand one game away from a World Series victory with three chances to clinch. They'll use the first tonight starting at 8:29 PM EDT as Scott Kazmir takes on Cole Hamels in a rematch of game 1. — Hamels pitched brilliantly so far in the post season.
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Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:
Can Hamels and the Phils shut the door in Game 5? … Rays at Phillies — Series: World Series, Game 5; Phillies lead 3-1 — TV: Fox — Starters: Scott Kazmir (1-1, 4.15 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (4-0, 1.55 ERA) — Philadelphia is about to win its first championship, in any professional team sport …
Dick Kaegel / MLB.com:
Mailbag: Are Royals in on Peavy? — MLB.com reporter Kaegel answers Royals fans' questions — Given general manager Dayton Moore's desire to add another arm to the rotation, is there any chance the Royals will jump into the Jake Peavy sweepstakes? I think KC would have the type of young talent the Padres would ask for in return.
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John Romano / St. Petersburg Times:
World Series: Phils' fans live down to their reputation — PHILADELPHIA — It is a proud city. A city rich in history and steeped in tradition. In some ways, a city like no other in America. And today, perhaps the city of Philadelphia should be embarrassed.
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Mike Jensen / Philly.com:
Blanton's cap subject of Maddon's concern — Last night, Joe Blanton's sharp command drew immediate attention from Tampa Bay's dugout. So, oddly enough, did the bill of his cap. — As first reported by MLB.com, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told home-plate umpire Tom Hallion …
Matt Sussman / Deadspin:
World Series Game Five Suspended; Phillies' One-Run Lead Delayed Rain Delay — For the entire World Series, it seems like the umpires had been under the mischievous magnifying glass of the sinister “Toy Story” neighbor Sid, just burning under the criticism.
John Brattain / Hardball Times:
Liberty — I'm irked. — I generally support the players and the MLBPA when they go mano a mano with ownership. — I have no problem with players going for top dollar. Heck, Manny Ramirez earned back a little respect from me (his exit from Boston left me with a sour taste in my mouth …
Associated Press:
Rockies' Vizcaino arrested on suspicion for DUI — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Colorado Rockies pitcher Luis Vizcaino was arrested Monday and police said he was driving under the influence. — Officers said he was going 71 mph in a 45 mph zone early Monday morning.
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Fox Sports:
FOX SPORTS MLB VIDEO — Rosenthal's Game 4 recap — The Phillies played their game Sunday to put themselves one win away from the World Series title. Ken Rosenthal recaps Game 4. — Phillies power past Rays — Ryan Howard hit two HRs and starting pitcher Joe Blanton added …
Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Amaro expected to be named Phils' GM — General manager Pat Gillick's three-year contract with the Phillies expires Friday, a day after a possible Game 7 of the World Series. — His replacement? — In recent days, several team insiders have said that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr …
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Monday — By Tim Dierkes [October 27 at 8:22am CST] — David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a C.C. Sabathia rumor: … With Cameron, the Brewers figure to have over $70MM committed (not including Chris Capuano). It's hard to see the Brewers backloading …
