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With the American League champion Tigers taking a break before the start of the World Series, manager Jim Leyland has had his team prepare for the championship on a football field, due to the soaked baseball field at Comerica Park. In a makeshift workout, the Tigers participated in a team
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In a battle of two of the American League's top pitchers, Detroit's Nate Robertson outshone Oakland's Barry Zito, leading the Tigers to a convincing 5-1 win over the Athletics in Game 1 of the ALCS. Zito, known for his dominant performances, was driven back
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The Detroit Tigers, after waiting 22 years for a championship, finally tasted victory, defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. The team, which had lost 119 games just three years ago, has wowed fans and critics alike with their impressive turnaround. As they prepare to face
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Playoff baseball can be a challenging and unpredictable task, with many variables at play. Two books, "Baseball Between the Numbers" and "Winners," offer a scientific approach to understanding what makes a team successful in October. The authors gather data on various team characteristics and reveal the
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A long-standing feud between William Bankhead and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum has turned ugly over the ownership of his father, Dan Bankhead's, memorabilia. Dan Bankhead was the first black pitcher in the major leagues and one of five men to integrate the sport in 1947. William Bankhead
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Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Cory Lidle apologized to his former teammates for critical remarks he made about their effort and will to win, saying they were misinterpreted. Lidle's comments, made on a conference call Monday, were seen as a swipe at his former teammates, who he said did
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Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley has been on a tear, batting .404 in his 33-game hitting streak, the ninth longest in National League history. But despite the impressive accomplishment, Utley remains tight-lipped about the streak, refusing to talk to anyone about it, including his teammates, coaches, and even
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Harold Reynolds, a member of the "Baseball Tonight" team for 11 years, has reportedly been fired from his job as a baseball analyst at ESPN. Reynolds made his last appearance on the show Sunday night, but the network refused to comment on the reason for his departure or
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YES Interactive only on DIRECTV is a first-of-its-kind interactive television content for Major League Baseball, now available as part of New York Yankees telecasts on the YES Network and broadcast by DIRECTV within the Yankees' home television territory. This groundbreaking service is a co-production of the YES Network, DIRECTV,
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Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano is counting on the support of his community to secure a spot on the National League All-Star roster. As one of five candidates in the final Internet balloting for the last All-Star roster spot, Capuano is urging Brewers fans to vote for him as many
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The Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team, faced off against the Tri-City Dust Devils in a Northwest League game at Avista Stadium. The Dust Devils took a strong lead, ultimately winning the game 8-3. Michael Wagner, a pitcher for the Indians, struggled to command his fastballs, and the team&
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David Ortiz showed off his hitting skills in the fifth inning against the Phillies, hitting a deep shot off Jon Lieber that landed under the third deck's McDonald's sign, just like Barry Bonds' 713th career homer two weeks ago. The Red Sox' designated hitter
