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MLB Final Standings

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World Series 2011 Six Pack Plus

Colby Lewis drops the hammer

Hurting Josh Hamilton lifts Texas

The inning that changed everything

Fortune turns fast for Garcia, Cards

Rangers Steal a Win at the Finish Line

From Foe to Friend for Cards’ Berkman

Rangers remarkable rally rolls Cardinals

Craig Keeps Making Pinch-Hits Look Easy

Hamilton Is Playing the Postseason in Pain

Rangers tie World Series with dramatic rally

Texas defies odds with second Series showing

Hamilton’s pain threshold matches will to win

Rangers turn La Russa’s strategy upside down

This World Series will not be for faint of heart

About Last Night: Rangers Make Some Sacrifices

Baseball will celebrate Cinderellas while TV viewers change channel

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Sox, Cubs at standstill

From the ‘Kid’ to the ‘Savior’

An Incubator of Baseball Talent

Most loved teammate: Yup, John Lackey

Big Papi named 2011 Clemente Award winner

Another Can’t-Miss General Manager Is Hired

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World Series 2011

Saint Louis Cardinals  at  Texas Rangers

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Series tied at 1 game apiece

Game 3 Saturday 10/22 @ 8:05 pm

Performer of the Game: Rangers’ Kinsler

Cards’ incredible ride stalls

Kinsler sparks Rangers rally in ninth

Series tied after Game 2 gets away in 9th

Rangers safely back to bat cave after a classic

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League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated  Milwaukee Brewers 4 games to 2

Texas Rangers  defeated Detroit Tigers  4 games to 2

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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MLB Final Standings

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World Series 2011 Six Pack Plus

‘La Genius’ lives up to the label

A Gritty Bullpen of Fierce Creatures

Little things were a big deal in Game 1

Wilson has to become Texas’ equalizer

Tony La Russa wins Gm. 1 chess match

Rangers have plenty to prove in Game 2

Cards pocket victory they wanted badly

Beltre cries foul on disputed call in ninth

La Russa outfoxes Washington in opener

For Rangers, a Strong Team Behind the Team

Nobody merits ultimate victory like Nolan Ryan

La Russa’s Caring Side Shows Up in the Box Scores

It’s Football Weather, but Series Teams Will Adjust

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Source: Jed Hoyer may join Cubs

Adrian Gonzalez looks for answers

The 2011 Red Sox alternate history

Red Sox deny having beer in dugout

Epstein signing to be made official Friday

How many GMs does it take for the Cubs to replace Hendry?

Jamie McCourt’s Dodgers’ legacy is one of taking and not giving

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World Series 2011

Texas Rangers (0-1) at Saint Louis Cardinals (1-0)

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Game 2 Thursday 10/20 @ 8:05 pm

Craig comes through in a pinch

Quality start for Cardinals in Series

Performer of the Game: Cardinals’ Craig

Rangers bats, bullpen pinched in Game 1

Round 1 in the battle of bullpens goes to Cards

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League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated  Milwaukee Brewers 4 games to 2

Texas Rangers  defeated Detroit Tigers  4 games to 2

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Not odd that NLCS is all even

About Last Night: Forever Young

Riding a Horse as Far as He’ll Go

Ball finally bounces Detroit’s way

Brewers tap into winning formula

Wolf redeemed by second-chance start

Randy Wolf finally gets his playoff win

Tigers show it’s best to be lucky — and good

Young, Verlander and a little luck lift Tigers

Instead of a bag day, Tigers can thank the bag

Behind a Baseball Rivalry, a Battle of Beer Companies

One crazy ricochet could change Tigers-Rangers series

Bad hop, bad C.J. means time to buckle up, Rangers fans

Pujols, Fielder play for high stakes on the field and in contract talks

Inanimate Objects, Unlikely Heroes Lead Tigers, Brewers to Victory

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Off Base’s annual postseason rites

Sounds crazy, but Sox can be saved

Lance Berkman, Jacoby Ellsbury win

In New England, Never Hearing the End of It

Cubs, Red Sox negotiating details of Theo move

Cubs anoint Theo Epstein as their latest Messiah

Raise a glass to the Sox’s continued embarrassment

Dodgers’ bankruptcy could cost Frank McCourt plenty

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals (2-2) at Milwaukee Brewers (2-2)

Game 5 – Friday 10/14 @ 8:05 pm

Cards falter, knotting series

Performer of the Game: Brewers lefty Wolf

Wolf’s strong pitching helps Brewers even series

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (2-3) vs Texas Rangers (3-2)

Game 6 – Saturday 10/15 @ 8:05 pm

Performer of the Game: Tigers ace Verlander

Third base comes up big in Detroit’s 7-5 win over Rangers

Tigers’ homers boost gutsy Justin Verlander to Game 5 win

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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First things first for Cardinals

Skippers’ choices decide Game 3

Cards aren’t used to being ahead

‘Late bloomers’ on time for Rangers

Cardinals’ ‘other guys’ breaking out

It’s never easy with this Cardinals team

About Last Night: Don’t Mess With Texas

Odd decisions loom large in ALCS Game 4

‘Old school’ Cardinals displaying tunnel vision

Edge-of-your-seat ALCS the best drama on TV

Roenicke makes bad call to put Kotsay in center

Extra, extra: Cruz slugs way into playoff history

Roenicke, Brewers losing some of their magic touch

On scale of faith and great baseball, rate this Rangers win an 11

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New Team, Older Curse

An era ends in embarrassment

Time to believe in the Ricketts plan

How long until Cubs compete again?

Theo Epstein’s task: Cubs conundrums

Tito victim of latest Sox smear campaign

Boston, the Red Sox, and Anonymous Sources

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals (2-1) at Milwaukee Brewers (1-2)

Game 4 – Thursday 10/13 @ 8:05 pm

Cards rely on bullpen to beat Brewers

Performer of the game: Cardinals’ Motte

Cardinals relievers slam door on Brewers in Game 3

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (1-3) vs Texas Rangers (3-1)

Game 5 – Thursday 10/13 @ 4:19 pm

Performer of the Game: Texas catcher Napoli

Latest heartbreaking loss puts Tigers on brink of elimination

Cruz, Napoli deliver as Rangers close in on return to World Series

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Tigers continue Game 3 success

Tigers Limp Off With a Victory

Roenicke wins respect of players

Young’s bat goes cold in postseason

About Last Night: Legend of the Fister

Tigers put aside negatives, grab a win

Brewers irked by Cards’ seating chart

October no longer a month for pitchers

Fister, Cabrera get Tigers back in series

Cards-Brewers rivalry can grow on you

Ventura Vows to Be Himself as Sox Skipper

Brewers benefit from neighbors to the north

Injuries Are Starting to Take a Toll on the Tigers

Motor City Gritty: Ailing V-Mart spearheads rally

Martinez, Peralta and Cabrera power Tigers back into ALCS

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Inside the collapse

Your move(s), Ruben

Next stop, Wrigleyville

Francona denies allegations in report

Ranking all 42 postseason walk-off HRs

Accusations fly in filings for key hearing on Dodgers’ ownership

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals (1-1) at Milwaukee Brewers (1-1)

Game 3 – Wednesday 10/12 @ 8:05 pm

Gallardo, Carpenter are all set to duel

Carpenter rejects comparison to Gibson

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (1-2) at Texas Rangers (2-1)

Game 4 – Wednesday 10/12 @ 4:19 pm

Fister outduels Lewis as Tigers take Game 3

Tigers’ bats wake up in Game 3 win over Rangers

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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League Championship Series Six Pack Plus

Quick takes on NLCS

Pujols’ show should silence his critics

Ryan Braun is crazy good right now

Pujols-Marcum no longer a fair fight

ALCS Continues To Deliver The Drama

Tigers in a hole, but series far from over

Hitters will determine this year’s winner

Brewers pick bad time for home clunker

About Last Night: Cruz Control in Texas

Scary strong: Cruz powers Rangers to win

Pujols awesome; Brewer rotation in trouble

Rangers, Lewis can give the heave-ho tonight

In Milwaukee, Sausages Aren’t Just for Tailgating

After Losing Ace, Cardinals Pieced Together a New Plan

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Send Phillies to shop for repairs

Translating Reality: If He Goes, So Do You

Frank McCourt won’t own up to his responsibilities

Writing on wall for Red Sox to sack Chicago-bound Epstein

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals (1-1) at Milwaukee Brewers (1-1)

Game 3 – Wednesday 10/12 @ 8:05 pm

Pujols’ power surge fuels Cards

Pujols’ big night leads Cards over Brewers, evens NLCS

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (0-2) at Texas Rangers (2-0)

Game 3 – Tuesday 10/11 @ 8:05 pm

Cruz’s grand slam in 11th keeps Rangers on Series course

Tigers in a bind after Nelson Cruz hits walk-off grand slam for Rangers

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Wild Card Results

National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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American League

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Axford caps Brewers’ dominant relief

What took Tony so long to pull Garcia?

Broken ankle ends Ordonez’s postseason

Key for Cardinals? Contain Prince, Braun

Teams brush off plunking, ump’s warning

Cards’ bats provide silver lining in Game 1

Brewers and Fans Are Savoring the Moment

Murderers’ row: Braun, Fielder, Betancourt

Greinke’s home perfection defies explanation

Rainout makes Ogando available for Game 2

High-ceiling ALCS arms square off a day later

Tigers’ rotation remains on turn after rainout

About Last Weekend: Brew Crew Drunk On Wins

Preparation by Pitcher Is Fiction; Postponement of Game 2 of the A.L.C.S. Is Real

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals (0-1) at Milwaukee Brewers (1-0)

Game 2 – Monday 10/10 @ 8:05 pm

‘Bam, bam, bam’ go the Brewers

Performer of the Game: Crew left fielder Braun

Braun, Fielder land big blows in comeback victory

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (0-1) at Texas Rangers (1-0)

Game 2 – Monday 10/10 @ 4:19 pm

Game 2 of ALCS postponed until Monday

Rain makes Rangers-Tigers Game 2 a matinee

Ordoñez’s fracture leaves Tigers without right-handed-hitting rightfielder

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Wild Card Results

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National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Texas weathers the storm

No shortage of drama in NLCS

Players recall epic ’82 ‘Suds Series’

Tigers need Max Scherzer to deliver

Rain a recurring obstacle for Leyland

Rain dampens Tigers’ Verlander plans

Rangers’ lineup shows Tigers its depth

Zack Greinke calls out Chris Carpenter

High-ceiling arms square off in Game 2

Cards-Crew set up for battle of contempt

Old school vs. swagger creates bad blood

Let Go by Boston, Playing on Into October

Postseason no stranger to inclement weather

T. Plush taking baseball by storm in playoffs

NLCS will help shape legacies of Prince, Pujols

Milwaukee fans rewarded for 29-year dry spell

A Long Time in the Making, a Brewers-Cardinals Rematch

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Irabu Got Lost on the Road Back

Phillies face decisions in offseason

In Sox lineup, skip these ol’ skippers

In booth, Francona mixes strategy with wit

Phillies Feel the Sting of the Rich and Vanquished

Howard’s torn Achilles among several Phillies injuries

Yankees Levine got it wrong calling season a failure: it was another typical year

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers

Game 1 – Sunday 10/9 @ 4:05 pm

Old ‘friends’ Brewers, Cardinals meet again

Animosity puts extra spice into Cardinals-Brewers series

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers  (0-1) at Texas Rangers (1-0)

Game 2 – Sunday 10/9 @ 7:45 pm

Clouds follow Justin Verlander, Tigers

Rangers overcome rain, Tigers to take 1-0 lead

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Wild Card Results

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National League

Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 3 games to 2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Arizona Diamondbacks 3 Games to 2

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Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Ryan Howard injures Achilles

The day after: Yankees postscript

Frantic finish: Brewers win thriller

Carpenter outduels Halladay in classic

Carpenter channels Gibby in epic victory

Cards-Crew set up for battle of contempt

Brewers ride strengths, surprises to NLCS

Verlander variable swings ALCS to Tigers

Noble in defeat, D-backs make huge strides

Promising season ends too soon for Phillies

Martinez, Miggy a powerful duo on offense

Cardinals’ improbable run continues to NLCS

As Leyland points out, baseball’s a simple game

Phils’ promising season sunk by offensive drought

Royal Plush: Morgan delivers key hit in 10th for Brewers victory

Tigers-Rangers Series May Signal A.L. East Is No Longer Ascendant

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Red Sox games aren’t over yet

Nolan Ryan thinks of Ventura fight

Report: Andy MacPhail leaving Orioles

Rodriguez Insists He Is Up to the Challenge

Why the Yankees Can’t Afford to Lose Sabathia

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National League Championship Series

Saint Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers

Game 1 – Sunday 10/9 @ 4:05 pm

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Saint Louis Cardinals defeated Philadelphia Phillies 

3 games to 2

Carpenter delivers a Phillie-buster

Four aces and bust: Phillies shut out as season ends

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Milwaukee Brewers  defeated   Arizona Diamondbacks

3 Games to 2

Diamondbacks eliminated by Brewers in Game 5

Brewers win thriller, get home-field edge rest of the way

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers

Game 1 – Saturday 10/8 @ 8:05 pm

Tigers know they still have job to do

Rangers take on Tigers’ ace of AL aces tonight in ALCS opener

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Wild Card Results

Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees 3 games to 2

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Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3 games to 1

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Detroit can finally exhale

Leyland Needs No Advice

Posada Emotional After Loss

Pujols, Cardinals face decision

Brewers Have Home and History

‘Proud’ Yankees not without flaws

A Cruel End to a Surprising Season

Most important game in Phillies history

For Braun, Stadiums Remain His Temple

Tigers shock Yankees in dramatic Game 5

Don Kelly hits second and Game 5 thoughts

About Last Night: The City That Never Scores

Tigers’ tense victory is payback for past heartbreaks

Brewers Test Arizona’s Rookie Slugger, and He Passes

Who Needs a Black Cat? Rally Squirrel Toys With the Phillies

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Kenny Williams’ latest gamble a doozy

GM certain Ventura right man(ager) for job

Ventura starts out highly respected — as former player

Before Dodgers’ off-season plans unfold, first domino must fall

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National League

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Saint Louis Cardinals (2-2) at Philadelphia Phillies  (2-2)

Game 4 – 8:37 pm Friday 10/7

Old friends meet in Game 5 showdown

Phillies’ Game 5 has potential to be something special

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Arizona Diamondbacks (2-2) at Milwaukee Brewers (2-2)

Game 4 – 5:37 pm Friday 10/7

Gallardo hopes to be the Brewers’ ace bandage

It all comes down to this for Diamondbacks, Brewers

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American League Championship Series

Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers

Game 1 – Saturday 10/8 TBD

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Detroit Tigers defeated New York Yankees

3 games to 2

Tigers come through big-time in Big Apple

Yankees Exit October, as Tigers Prevail in Decisive Game 5

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Texas Rangers defeated Tampa Bay Rays

3 games to 1

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