Victory lap: Fired Wedge gets another win as Indians beat White Sox 5-1 in doubleheader openerCLEVELAND — Eric Wedge added another win to his managerial resume. He’ll be sending it out soon. T-ball to semi-pro, local sports teams are marketing opportunities for small businessesNEW YORK — On football and soccer fields across the nation, small business owners are taking advantage of a huge marketing opportunity: sponsoring local sports teams. Pirates’ Morton pitches 4-hitter in 4-0 win against Cubs in opener of doubleheaderCHICAGO — Charlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Indians fire manager Wedge in finals days of disappointing season; he’ll finish out seasonCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians fired manager Eric Wedge in the final days of a terrible season. Wedge guided the Indians to one playoff appearance in seven seasons, and this year the club fell out of contention early and is currently one game out of last place in the AL Central. Yankee Stadium to host Big East, Big 12 in bowl game starting in 2010NEW YORK — The teams are set, one from the Big East, one from the Big 12. The site: The new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium. Boston RHP Beckett feels better after missing Monday’s start with back spasmsBOSTON — Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett says he feels a lot better after getting scratched Monday night because of back spasms. In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball’s 7-nation European World Cup called a hitNETTUNO, Italy — International baseball officials are starting to get over the shock of being shut out of the Olympics, and the recently concluded World Cup was hailed as a success in spreading the sport’s reach in Europe. Clint Barmes’ tumbling grab, game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — A giant welt on his forehead was the least of Clint Barmes’ worries. Bobby Valentine returns to ESPN as analyst for league championships, World SeriesNEW YORK — Bobby Valentine is returning to ESPN as an analyst on “Baseball Tonight” for the league championship series and World Series. Braves keep rolling behind Jair Jurrjens, creep closer to Rockies with 4-0 win over MarlinsATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens wants to please his father. Chipper Jones is trying to salvage a disappointing season. Rod Barajas hits go-ahead double in eighth inning as Blue Jays beat Mariners 5-4TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Adam Lind had a tying RBI single in the eighth inning and Rod Barajas followed with a go-ahead double, helping the Toronto Blue Jays rally for another dramatic 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Yankees sweep Red Sox with 4-2 win to clinch AL East and home-field throughout playoffsNEW YORK — Even before Mariano Rivera fielded the final ball, the party started for the New York Yankees. Toronto’s Adam Lind hits three homers against BostonBOSTON — Toronto designated hitter Adam Lind has hit three homers against the Boston Red Sox. Angels celebrate Nick Adenhart’s memory after routing Rangers 11-0 to clinch AL West crownLOS ANGELES — With a departed teammate in their thoughts and celebrations, the Los Angeles Angels ended the AL West race with one emphatic win — followed by one cathartic party. Dodgers look to firm up rotation, and enjoy for a moment, as postseason awaitsPITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers will use the final week of the season to settle on their playoff rotation and try to get Manny Ramirez’s bat going. Yankee Stadium to host college bowl game starting in 2010NEW YORK — A college football bowl game will be played at Yankee Stadium starting in 2010. Braves win again behind Jurrjens and Jones, creep closer to Rockies with 4-0 win over MarlinsATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens pitched seven outstanding innings, Chipper Jones homered and the Atlanta Braves beat Florida 4-0 Monday night for their 15th win in 17 games, a stretch that has lifted them into playoff contention with less than a week to go in the regular season. Mariners perfect mix: Hernandez strong on mound and Griffey homers in Seattle’s 6-2 winSEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. started what might be his final homestand with career homer No. 628, and Felix Hernandez added another strong effort to his AL Cy Young Award resume in the Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streakNETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run. Chris Iannetta’s pinch-hit homer in 11th lifts Colorado Rockies past Milwaukee Brewers 7-5DENVER — Pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer off David Weathers in the 11th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Albert Pujols sets NL mark for assists in a season by a first basemanDENVER — Albert Pujols has recorded his 181st assist of the season, setting a National League mark for first basemen. Clint Barmes’ diving catch and game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — Second baseman Clint Barmes made a diving catch to start a game-ending double play, preserving the Colorado Rockies’ 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. After Beckett is scratched, Blue Jays beat Boston 11-5 to keep Red Sox from clinchingBOSTON — The Toronto Blue Jays took advantage after Josh Beckett was scratched from his scheduled start, scoring seven runs off substitute Michael Bowden to beat the Boston Red Sox 11-5 Monday night in a game that was called in the seventh inning because of rain. Showdown in Motown: Tigers beat Twins 6-5 to split DH and get AL Central lead back to 2 gamesDETROIT — Justin Verlander kept the Detroit Tigers on top in the AL Central, pitching eight innings in a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night that salvaged a split of their critical doubleheader. Angels eliminate Rangers from playoff picture with 5-2 win, clinching wild card for Red SoxANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu homered, fill-in starter Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win in two months and the Los Angeles Angels eliminated the Texas Rangers from playoff contention with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night. Kendry Morales’ 3 RBIs lead Angels to 7-4 win over A’s, reducing magic number to 2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kendry Morales homered and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their first four-game losing streak of the season with a 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Ojeda drive in three runs, leads Diamondbacks over Padres, 7-4PHOENIX — Augie Ojeda had three hits and drove in three runs, Chad Tracy hit his second home run in two games and Arizona beat San Diego 7-4 Sunday. Rays hit 4 homers, beat skidding Orioles 7-6 on Pat Burrell’s go-ahead sacrifice fly in 8thST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pat Burrell hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and pinch-hitter Willy Aybar had one of four Tampa Bay homers as the Rays extended the Baltimore Orioles’ losing streak to 11 games with a 7-6 victory Monday night. Showdown in Motown: Tigers split doubleheader with Twins to maintain 2-game lead in AL CentralDETROIT — Justin Verlander got a sense of what it’s like to follow baseball from afar. A.J. Burnett pitches well in playoff tuneup, Yankees rally past Royals 4-3 in ninthNEW YORK — A.J. Burnett pitched well in an encouraging playoff tuneup and the New York Yankees rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. Florida Marlins ends Atlanta’s seven-game winning streak with 5-4 victoryATLANTA — Jorge Cantu hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh and the Florida Marlins damaged Atlanta’s playoff hopes, winning 5-4 Tuesday night to snap the Braves’ seven-game winning streak. Red Sox clinch AL wild-card berth despite 8-7 loss to Blue Jays (6 HR)BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are back in the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years. The Red Sox clinched the AL wild-card berth when the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday night and eliminated Texas from the race. That gave Boston its seventh wild-card berth — more than any other team in the majors. Quentin homers, Hudson gets first win as White Sox beat Tigers 8-4CHICAGO — Carlos Quentin hit a three-run homer in his second straight game, rookie Daniel Hudson earned his first major league victory and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 Sunday for their third win in 11 games. Cano hits grand slam, Pena hits first career homer as Yankees beat Royals 8-2NEW YORK — Robinson Cano capped a five-run seventh inning with a grand slam, Chad Gaudin made a case for a spot on the Yankees’ postseason roster and a makeshift New York lineup beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 Monday night for the team’s 101st win. Jack Cust, Athletics rally past Angels 15-10 with 6-run 8th inningANAHEIM, Calif. — Jack Cust homered and doubled in the go-ahead run during a six-run eighth inning, Kurt Suzuki and Mark Ellis also went deep, and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 15-10 on Saturday night. |
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