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Upton's two homers help Rays reach their first ALCS

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:23:00 EST

Worst in the majors last year, the Rays will play for a spot in the World Series after finishing off the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Monday in Game 4 of the AL playoffs.

Can't you hear the Cubs fans? No? Neither can we

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:29:00 EST

The Cubs exited early in the playoffs once again, prompting their fans to openly cry. But something strange happened. They went quiet, choosing to drown their sorrows in seclusion and silence, Ray Ratto says.

Burrell, Rollins go deep, drive Phillies all the way to NLCS

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:04:00 EST

Pat Burrell broke out of his slump in a big way with two homers, one a three-run shot, and Jimmy Rollins and Jayson Werth added solo homers Sunday to lead the Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that clinched their first trip to the NLCS since 1993.

Nuxhall wins fan balloting to be Frick Award finalist

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:21:00 EST

Former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Joe Nuxhall was selected as a finalist Monday for the Ford Frick Award.

Brewers' Weeks has surgery to repair knee cartilage

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:00 EST

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks had surgery Monday to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and is expected to be ready for spring training.

Astros P Backe charged with interfering with police

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:11:00 EST

Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was among 10 people arrested during a brawl with police at a weekend wedding reception in a Galveston hotel bar.

Venezuela players, officials in dispute over WBC

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:49:00 EST

Leading Venezuela players are threatening to boycott next year's World Baseball Classic unless team officials listen to their opinions.

Notes: BoSox unsure about Masterson role in future

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:02:00 EST

Justin Masterson could be a valuable member of Boston's starting rotation in the future. He could be a strong option in the Red Sox bullpen.

Selig warns owners not to 'get too cocky' with pricing

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:21:00 EST

Given the state of the U.S. economy, baseball commissioner Bud Selig warned team owners Saturday not to 'get too cocky' and overprice game tickets.