Cook added to World Series roster
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Aaron Cook was added Tuesday to the Colorado Rockies' roster for the World Series, and he'll start Game 4 at home against Boston.
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Rodrigo Lopez fills in for scheduled starter Kris Benson on Monday after Benson comes down with strep throat.
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Jason Giambi, a former American League Most Valuable Player who rejoined the team after being diagnosed with intestinal parasites and a benign tumor, was left off the New York Yankees&#39; postseason roster.
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The San Francisco Giants have put  reliever Jonathan Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list because  of a side strain, the team said on Wednesday.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired All-Star pitcher Dan Haren from Oakland and traded major league saves leader Jose Valverde to Houston in separate swaps involving 12 players Friday.
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Miami,FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Marlins released reliever Billy Koch on Tuesday, while catcher Ramon Castro opted for free agency.
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The Sporting News - 1. Neither starting pitchers -- Boston's Jon Lester and Colorado's Aaron Cook -- have started a postseason game in the majors. Whoever can conquer his nerves gives his team the best shot at winning. Given that Lester will be pitching with a 3-0 series lead and staff ace Josh Beckett is in line for a Game 5 start, if necessary, Lester has more reasons to relax and let it go.
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The Yankees are making sure they will be at full strength for this weekend&#39;s series with the Boston Red Sox. Jason Giambi returned from the disabled list Tuesday
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The lineup was loaded with guys who won&#39;t be playing in next week&#39;s playoff games. Not one of the relievers who came out of the bullpen has a shot to make the postseason roster.
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The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Ryan Howard and placed pitcher Brett Myers on the 15-day disabled list on Friday. Howard went on the disabled list on May 12, retroactive to May 10, with a strained left quadriceps. Friday was the first day he could be activated.
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BOSTON -- The World Series champion Red Sox solidified their starting rotation Thursday by signing right-hander Wade Miller, and it looks like catcher Jason Varitek will be back next year.
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Houston pitcher Roy Oswalt and Detroit outfielder Magglio Ordonez were added to the All-Star rosters Friday, taking the place of injured Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez.
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The Red Sox added John Halama to their pitching staff Wednesday, persuading the versatile left-hander to join the World Series champions with a contract that could keep him in Boston through 2006.
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After nearly a month of struggles, Aaron Cook had a discussion with manager Clint Hurdle and pitching coach Bob Apodaca about relaxing on the mound. It proved to be just what Cook need. Well, that and a little run support.
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Kansas City, MO -- New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi will make his first appearance since late July, as the former American League MVP was inserted in the starting lineup for Tuesday night&#39;s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder John McDonald from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday for a player to be named.
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Houston Astros right-hander Roy Oswalt will replace injured Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz on the National League All-Star roster.