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Red Sox sweep Twins in day-night doubleheader

Red Sox sweep Twins in day-night doubleheader

BOSTON (AP)—Brad Penny pitched six solid innings after Tim Wakefield won a rain-shortened complete game, and the Boston Red Sox finished a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 7-3 victory Wednesday night.

Yankees Team Report

Yankees Team Report

Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera are among the most decorated players in Yankees history. On Tuesday, they made a piece of Major League Baseball history as well.

Cabrera’s HR ends 1st homestand at Yankee Stadium

Cabrera’s HR ends 1st homestand at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP)—Melky Cabrera turned on a fastball and sent it soaring into the right-field stands, down an entryway in the bleachers that sparked remaining fans to sprint for the sought-after souvenir.

'Nothing new' in Dodgers, Manny talks

'Nothing new' in Dodgers, Manny talks

‘Nothing new’ in Dodgers, Manny talks
GM Colletti, agent Boras exchange ‘cordial and informative’ calls

A-Rod's MLB meeting may be on hold

A-Rod's MLB meeting may be on hold

Slugger currently batting cleanup in lineup against Reds on Sunday

Johan Santana a question mark for opener

Johan Santana a question mark for opener

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — If Johan Santana is unable to start the Mets’ first game — and the chance of that has increased at least marginally since he developed tightness in his pitching elbow — his love for his country may be the genesis of the problem. Patriotism could be the reason, pitching coach [...]

Dodgers blow by Padres

Dodgers blow by Padres

Six-run first inning helps LA trim magic number to three
 
LOS ANGELES — Joe Torre gathered his club Tuesday night for a pregame meeting and therapy session. The Dodgers responded with a six-run first inning and a 10-1 blowout of the Padres, combining with Arizona’s loss to cut the magic number to clinch the National League [...]

Red Sox beat Lee to punch playoff ticket

Defending champs back in postseason for fifth time in six years
 
BOSTON — With the thirst for postseason champagne lingering around the Red Sox for a second straight night, not even overwhelming American League Cy Young Award favorite Cliff Lee was going to prevent the corks from popping. The Red Sox truly earned their 5-4 victory [...]

Yanks' playoff streak comes to end

Boston’s victory knocks New York out of Wild Card contention
ORONTO — Joe Girardi had spoken optimistically of keeping his Yankees alive in the postseason discussion, even against long odds. His reasoning? There had not been an ‘X’ affixed to the club’s name in the American League standings. Those last hopes for a miracle were dashed [...]

Report: Four-year extension for Minaya

GM acknowledges talks, but Mets decline to discuss contract
NEW YORK — As the Mets strained to move closer to a berth in the postseason, the man most responsible for shaping their roster and their future has moved closer to being rewarded for his work. Omar Minaya, appointed as general manager and executive vice president of [...]