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| If Ben Bernanke's smiling, it's because he passed his first big exam with flying colors. "Every Fed chairman faces his first test in a crisis, and Mr. Bernanke's grade just went overnight from a 'C' to an 'A,' " said Hugh Johnson, chairman of... |
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| KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Gil Meche's arms and hands were coated with sweat, his rhythm completely off from spending so much time trying to dry off.... |
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| For the first time since 1996, the Angels will venture to Baltimore, Boston and New York on the same trip. Then, teams were eager to welcome them; now, the Angels own the best record in the majors.
BALTIMORE -- First stop, Camden Yards, where the Angels begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles tonight. |
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| Minor league rehab assignment makes him appreciate the majors that much more.
LAS VEGAS -- Few Little Leaguers, never mind nine-year major league veterans, enjoy being on a baseball field as much as Juan Pierre. Which is why the last month has been so tough for the Dodgers outfielder. |
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| Back at shortstop for the first time regularly since 2004, he has fielded well and produced at the plate.
These are like the good old days for Nomar Garciaparra . He's hitting, playing shortstop, and, at this moment, healthy. |
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| At least three potential buyers are invited to participate.
NEW YORK -- Tribune Co. is inviting at least three potential buyers who submitted bids for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field near or above $1 billion to participate in a second round of proposals, according to a person involved in the process. |
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| The route begins at Union Station, and the service will continue through the rest of the season.
The city of Los Angeles will run a free shuttle service from Union Station to Dodger Stadium for the Dodgers' 32 remaining home games starting today. |
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| CHICAGO (AP) -- Carlos Zambrano pitched seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Florida Marlins with a 6-3 victory Thursday night.... |
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| ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Ryan Braun had four hits for a second straight game, including a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday night, their eighth straight victory.... |
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| A California League game between Modesto and Visalia was postponed Thursday night when a sheriff's deputy was stabbed during a nearby eviction that prompted a standoff.
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| NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Delgado hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning and Oliver Perez stifled the Philadelphia Phillies again, helping the New York Mets earn a 3-1 win Thursday that gave them sole possession of first place in the NL East.... |
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| Fifteen players and both managers were ejected - and a fan was sent to the hospital - following a 10-minute, benches-clearing brawl in a Class-A minor league game between affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
The ejections were reversed by the league president George Spelius and the game was completed with Dayton winning 6-5. |
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| DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Fifteen players and both managers were ejected - and a fan was sent to the hospital - following a 10-minute, benches-clearing brawl in a Class-A minor league game between affiliates of the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.... |
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| Ryan Braun had four hits for a second straight game, including a two-run homer in the ninth, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday night, their eighth straight victory. |
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| Carlos Zambrano pitched seven solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Florida Marlins with a 6-3 victory Thursday night. |
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