DH has become ultimate closer
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David Ortiz was the last person to speak on his behalf in the Red Sox clubhouse after his winning single in the 14th capped a 10-pitch at-bat against Esteban Loaiza scored Johnny Damon to give Boston a 5-4 victory over the Yankees last night in Game 5 of the ALCS.
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It&#39;s not Randy Johnson or Carlos Beltran or even Tony Womack, but the Yankees yesterday made a signing that will bring back an important piece of their very successful recent past.
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The argument could be made that Johnny Damon was the most productive leadoff man in the majors this season. At least among men not named Ichiro Suzuki. It was trend that continued in the American League Division Series against Anaheim.
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There's a method to finding tomorrow's home runs.
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Things are going so well for the San Diego Padres' final-month surge, they could afford to give Trevor Hoffman the day off.
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Now that he is on the verge of joining his father, George, and his brother, Hal, as general partners of the Yankees, Hank Steinbrenner is taking a more assertive role, privately and publicly.
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He&#39;s part of a proposed three-team trade that also includes the Diamondbacks and Dodgers -- a deal reportedly close to being finalized.
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Barry Bonds crept closer to the magic number with a majestic two-run homer and Edgardo Alfonzo collected five hits, scored four runs, and drove in two runs
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The guy who almost joined the Red Sox before the season was bowing down to the Red Sox by the end of the season. As the Yankees turned into the Devil Rays for the final four games of the American League Championship
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As Garret Anderson&#39;s home run ball disappeared over the tall wall in right field in the sixth inning Tuesday night, some even better news flashed from the bulbs just a few feet below the ball&#39;s resting place.
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Aramis Ramirez says he&#39;s just taking advantage of where he&#39;s at. The Chicago Cubs are definitely benefiting. Ramirez notched another milestone Friday when he hit his
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Some very big changes have happened to the Yankees this month, but the biggest is that there is a new sheriff in the Bronx: Hank Steinbrenner.
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX_Claimed RHP Bobby Jenks off waivers from Anaheim. Designated RHP Eduardo Villacis for assignment. Agreed to terms with OF Timo Perez on a one-year contract.
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It started out as a batting cage reunion. But it seemed to turn into a mutual admiration society among fellow Dominican ballplayers when Jhonny Peralta of the Cleveland Indians exchanged pleasantries with Julio Lugo and David Ortiz of the Red Sox before Game 5 of the American League Championship Series last night at Jacobs Field.
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J.D. Drew is still adjusting to the leadoff spot. Hitting there isn't the problem. Finding his name is.
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So that's the fascination with J.D. Drew. Theo hopes you folks didn't mind waiting close to seven months to see why he lavished $70 million on his seemingly lethargic outfield prize. I believe he would say something like, "Good things come to ye who waits," or "he who waits." Whatever.
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Todd Helton has let his emotional guard down a little more each step of the journey to the World Series, starting with the wild-card tie breaker against San Diego to seal a playoff spot.