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Oct 12, 2007 9:38 AM CDT

Is 'the Boss' Still the Boss?

Steinbrenner's position as top decision-maker up in the air

(Newser) - Still reeling from an embarrassing first-round playoff bounce courtesy of Cleveland, the Yankees are wracked with questions about Joe Torre's job security, A-Rod's next contract, and Mariano's future. The biggest question, however, is what George Steinbrenner's role with the team will be. Notably silent in recent years, the old Boss...

Colorado Starts Strong Against Arizona

Oct 12, 2007 2:29 AM CDT

Colorado Starts Strong Against Arizona

Rockies undefeated in postseason with 5-1 win

(Newser) - The Colorado Rockies rode Jeff Francis' solid pitching performance to a win last night, their first in the NLCS against Arizona and their 18th in 19 games. Francis allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings in a game that Diamondback fans delayed in the 7th by throwing debris onto the...

If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Oct 10, 2007 8:35 PM CDT

If Joe Goes, Mo Goes

Yanks superstar closer doesn't see eye-to-eye with Steinbrenner

(Newser) - Yankees closer Mariano Rivera expressed confusion and frustration at the team's apparent desire to release manager Joe Torre, who has led New York to the postseason in each of his twelve years helming the team. Rivera, who is a free agent this winter, hinted that a Torre-less dugout might make...

A-Rod's Agent Eyes Potential Free Agency

Oct 10, 2007 1:20 AM CDT

A-Rod's Agent Eyes Potential Free Agency

Baseball's richest contract may not be enough for slugger

(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez hasn’t indicated if he will opt out his contract with the Yankees, but if he does his agent has ambitious plans. Scott Boras said in a radio interview he will tell suitors that A-Rod is the most valuable player in baseball history, will play until he is...

Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

Oct 9, 2007 6:48 AM CDT

Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

Billionaire Mavs owner says storied club is an opportunity he can't let 'slip by'

(Newser) - When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of...

Cardinals Hold Their Breath Over La Russa

Oct 9, 2007 5:47 AM CDT

Cardinals Hold Their Breath Over La Russa

Will he stay in St. Louis, or could he be headed to New York?

(Newser) - Tony La Russa is still mum on whether he will return to the St. Louis Cardinals for a 13th season, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. While the third-winningest manager in baseball history discusses his plans with his family, Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt is becoming more antsy, and emphasizing that the...

Indians Send Yankees Home

Oct 9, 2007 3:45 AM CDT

Indians Send Yankees Home

Cleveland to face Boston in ALCS; Torre likely to be axed

(Newser) - The Cleveland Indians took Game 4 of the ALDS, defeating the Yankees 6-4 last night to advance to the ALCS, reports the AP. While the Indians have their eye on their first World Series title since 1948, questions consume the Bronx: Will Joe Torre get the ax? Can the Yanks...

Yankees, Torre Still in the Game

Oct 8, 2007 2:19 AM CDT

Yankees, Torre Still in the Game

8-4 win in the Bronx keeps playoff hopes and manager's job alive for one more day

(Newser) - Trailing 0-2 in the ALDS and behind 3-1 in the fourth inning of last night's game, the Yankees finally rallied for an 8-4 win against Cleveland, reports the New York Daily News. The victory keeps the Yanks in the playoffs and Joe Torre at their helm; owner George Steinbrenner decreed...

Angels Fall as Sox Sweep ALDS

Oct 8, 2007 1:35 AM CDT

Angels Fall as Sox Sweep ALDS

Schilling leads Boston to 9-1 win over LA of Anaheim

(Newser) - Curt Schilling pitched seven shutout innings as his teammates put together a 9-1 thrashing of the Angels yesterday to sweep the American League Division Series, the Boston Globe reports. The Red Sox outscored the Angels 19-4 and owned all five home runs in the series, two of which came back-to-back...

Steinbrenner
to Torre: Win
or You're Fired

Oct 7, 2007 12:29 PM CDT

Steinbrenner to Torre: Win or You're Fired

Skipper is done in New York if he can't lead Yanks past Tribe

(Newser) - Joe Torre is one loss away from unemployment. Last night George Steinbrenner told the Bergen County Record the skipper is finished in New York unless the Yankees rally to beat the Cleveland Indians. “He's the highest-paid manager in baseball, so I don't think we'd take him back if we...

Rockies' Road to NLCS is Clear

Oct 7, 2007 8:07 AM CDT

Rockies' Road to NLCS is Clear

Colorado sweeps Philadelphia in second-ever playoff appearance

(Newser) - Pinch hitter Jeff Baker singled home the go-ahead run in Colorado's 2-1 victory over the Phillies, wrapping up a Rockies' sweep. The Rockies are now headed to the first National League Championship Series in the team's 14-year history, after a roller-coaster season that defied the odds, reports the Rocky Mountain ...

Winter Starts Now For Cubs

Oct 7, 2007 4:31 AM CDT

Winter Starts Now For Cubs

5-1 win hands D-backs the series sweep, sends Chicago home

(Newser) - The Arizona Diamondbacks ensured another year without a Cubs championship title last night, shutting down Chicago 5-1 for a sweep of the National League Division Series. The Cubs are "disappointed" to end their 99th season without a World Series win, but manager Lou Pinella promised that "this is...

Yankees Stung at Cleveland

Oct 5, 2007 11:22 PM CDT

Yankees Stung at Cleveland

Swarming bugs help Indians take a 2-0 series lead

(Newser) - The Indians lead the Yankees 2-0 in their ALDS series, following Friday night's 11-inning victory. A game which saw phenomenal pitching from starters Pettitte and Carmona is destined to become famous for the insect swarm that arrived in the later innings. The pests certainly got to Yankee reliever Joba Chamberlain,...

Indians Rout Yanks in Game 1

Oct 5, 2007 4:43 AM CDT

Indians Rout Yanks in Game 1

Teams batters Chien Ming-Wang to take 1-0 series lead

(Newser) - Anchored by a gutsy C.C. Sabathia performance, the Indians beat the heavily favored Yankees 12-3 to take a 1-0 series lead. Sabathia walked six and needed 114 pitches to go 5 innings, but it was enough to get the win, particularly with Asdrubal Cabrera, Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner...

Diamondbacks Take 2-0
Series Lead

Oct 5, 2007 4:38 AM CDT

Diamondbacks Take 2-0 Series Lead

Arizona knocks around Ted Lilly; now one win from advancing

(Newser) - The Diamondbacks roughed up Ted Lilly early on the way to an 8-4 win and a 2-0 series lead that leaves the favored Cubs on the brink of elimination. Chris Young hit a 3-run homer, Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple, and Stephen Drew drove in two, knocking a...

Webb Spins Diamondbacks Win Over Cubs

Oct 4, 2007 2:57 AM CDT

Webb Spins Diamondbacks Win Over Cubs

Early pull of Zambrano from tie game backfires as pen gives it up

(Newser) - Lou Piniella wanted to make sure Carlos Zambrano could start a possible game four. What he didn't want was to see Carlos Marmol turn a 1-1 tie into a 2-1 deficit only four pitches into his relief outing. But that's what happened when rookie third baseman Mark Reynolds homered in...

Rockies Grab Game 1 in Philly

Oct 3, 2007 6:45 PM CDT

Rockies Grab Game 1 in Philly

Francis, bullpen shut down Phillies Top 4

(Newser) - Colorado ace Jeff Francis dazzled the Phillies' top 4 hitters as the Rockies won 4-2 today, taking a 1-0 division series lead. Philly's quartet of Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, Chase Utley, and Ryan Howard fizzled with a collective 0-15 and 9 strikeouts. Utley put up 4 Ks all by himself,...

Should Big Brother Watch Baseball?

Oct 3, 2007 12:57 PM CDT

Should Big Brother Watch Baseball?

LAT columnist thinks MLB is ready for instant replay

(Newser) - The instant replay-expecting public is ready for baseball to get out of the Stone Age, says LA Times columnist Bill Dwyre, following veteran umpire Tim McClelland's controversial call at home plate in Monday's Rockies-Padres game. It sent Colorado into the playoffs and raised pressure for MLB to utilize the instant...

Rockies' Comeback is Complete

Oct 2, 2007 4:12 AM CDT

Rockies' Comeback is Complete

Colorado tops San Diego 9-8 in 13 innings to advance to playoffs

(Newser) - The Colorado Rockies took their season down to the wire, finally clinching a post-season berth in a last-minute rally in the wild-card tiebreaker, reports the Rocky Mountain News. After San Diego broke a 6-6 tie in the top of the 13th, Matt Halliday tripled to tie it up again, then...

Rockies, Padres End Race in Tie

Sep 30, 2007 7:57 PM CDT

Rockies, Padres End Race in Tie

Play one-game showdown Monday for NL Wild Card berth

(Newser) - Rookie starter Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a lights-out game for Colorado, who held off Arizona in the season's final game to pull into a tie with San Diego for the NL wild card. The two teams will play an elimination game tomorrow in Denver, with the winner facing the Phillies in...