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Jon Heyman: Hard to figure Jeter's next Yankees contract
September 8, 2010The Yankees love Derek Jeter and Derek Jeter loves the Yankees so the question isn't 'Will the Yankees sign their iconic shortstop?' it's 'How much will it cost?' writes Jon Heyman.
Cliff Corcoran: Pujols, Votto face tough road to catch Gonzalez for Triple Crown
September 8, 2010Albert Pujols and Joey Votto have been battling for the Triple Crown for weeks but as the season winds down, the favorite is actually a dark horse from out West, says Cliff Corcoran.
Why winning Crown is all but impossible
September 8, 2010"Triple Crown" is one of those phrases that has an tinge of antiquity to it, like the word "mitt" or referring to "base ball" or the mythical creature called the "doubleheader". Leading the league in the traditional "big three" categories of batting average, home runs and RBI just isn't done any longer. No baseball fan under 50 has a memory of seeing a Triple Crown, the last being achieved by Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. For three players -- Joey Votto, Albert Pujols and Carlos Gonzalez -- to be making a run at the Crown is highly unusual.
Cubs unveil Williams statue outside Wrigley Field
September 8, 2010CHICAGO (AP) -- A statue of Hall of Famer Billy Williams was dedicated by the Chicago Cubs outside Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
MLB Playoff Race: Ranking Joe Girardi, Bobby Cox and the 10 Contending Managers
September 8, 2010This year in baseball is truly a race for October meant for the history books.
MLB: Today in baseball history
September 8, 2010On this date 1905 - The Pittsburgh Pirates stranded 18 runners in an 8-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds to set a National League record for men left on base. 1955 - The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Braves 10-2 to clinch the National League pennant with a 17-game lead. ...
MLB: Yankees Try to Avoid Four Game Losing Streak
September 8, 2010Entering tonight’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, the Yankees are the only team in baseball without a four game losing streak this season. Tonight’s starter Ivan Nova would like to keep it that way. New York has lost three straight for the fifth time this season. The combination of rough pitching and silent bats has the Yankees off to a lackluster September. During the three game ...
MLB Capsules: Aaron 'saddened' by Bonds, Clemens steroid stories
September 8, 2010NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Aaron's verdict on baseball's steroid scandal: "Saddened." "I'm just saddened by it," said Aaron, who held the all-time home run record until Bonds broke it in 2007. "I'm not a judge and I'm not a juror and I don't know who's guilty and who's what.
MLB Fantasy: Surprise slugger catchers
September 8, 2010While catcher is one of the last positions drafted in fantasy baseball, a few players have stood above the rest this season. Here's a look at some of the bigger surprises from the backstop this year.
Keith Olbermann Rips Baseball Manager On MLB.com Blog
September 8, 2010These days Keith Olbermann is better known for his feuds with the likes of Bill O’Reilly, but according to his latest mlb.com blog post, another major target of Olbermann ire stems from his sportscasting days.
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