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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?
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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 …
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 …
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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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Marc Narducci / Philly.com:Sluggers cool as ice - but still really cold
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Ben Walker / Associated Press:Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win
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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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
