National League
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To the victors goes a potential spoiler role as Dodgers beat Giants, 4-2
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull 1 Hour Ago
Chad Billingsley pitches eight innings of two-hit ball and breaks a 2-2 tie with a two-run single as L.A., its own playoff hopes on life support, puts a dent in archrival San Francisco's chances. Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley connects for a two-run single in the fourth inning Friday night. Gary A. While… Full Story »
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Giambi, Tulo homer to ruin Luebke's debut
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull 2 Hours Ago
SAN DIEGO (AP) a" Jason Giambi and Troy Tulowitzki each hit a two-run home run to ruin left-hander Cory Luebke's big league debut and hand the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres their season-high eighth straight loss, 4-3 on Friday… Full Story »
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Hamels' gem helps Phillies knock out Crew
MLB Official Site &bull Today
He allowed just three hits in seven scoreless innings Friday in a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park, which could move the Phillies within a game of first place in the National League East with a… Full Story »
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Colorado Rockies (69-64) at San Diego Padres (76-56), 10:05 p.m.
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Yesterday
If the Colorado Rockies are going to return to the postseason, they need to turn it around soon. This weekend would be a good start, as they begin a three-game series against the National League West- leading San Diego Padres… Full Story »
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Cincinnati Reds (78-55) at St. Louis Cardinals (69-62), 8:15 p.m.
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Yesterday
The last time the Cardinals faced the Reds, they completed a three-game sweep that gave them sole possession of first place in the National League Central. First-place Cincinnati will try to extend its eight-game lead over second- place St. Louis… Full Story »
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Atlanta Braves (78-56) at Florida Marlins (67-65), 7:10 p.m.
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Yesterday
Kenshin Kawakami returns to the Atlanta Braves this evening, as they try to hold onto their dwindling advantage in the National League East in the opener of a three-game set against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium. Kawakami, who… Full Story »
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NL Series to Watch: Reds-Cardinals
Fanhouse MLB &bull Yesterday
The Cardinals have had a horrid few weeks, losing 12 of 16 games and falling a seemingly insurmountable eight games behind the Reds in the NL Central. This weekend could be the final nail as the Reds are in St.… Full Story »
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Astros make presence felt in NL by playing spoiler role
Houston Chronicle MLB News &bull Yesterday
The Astros will not be NL Central champions. They probably will not be runners-up, though it looks a whole lot more possible than it did a week ago. But they have certainly had some impact on what has almost ceased… Full Story »
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Huge rally by the Phils
Baseball Reference Blog &bull Yesterday
Well, if I'm wrong and the Phillies win the NL East, tonight's huge 9-run rally in the 7th inning will be remembered as a major milestone. As I write this, they've given back a run...let's see if they hold on… Full Story »
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Hudson, Pujols tops in NL for August
MLB Official Site &bull Sep 2, 2010
With a stellar month of August on the mound, Hudson has continued his Cy Young-caliber season and earned National League Pitcher of the Month honors, joining the Cardinals' Albert Pujols, named Player of the Month, as August's NL honorees. Hudson… Full Story »
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D'Backs' Hudson named NL Rookie of the Month
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Sep 2, 2010
Hudson went 4-1 with a 1.85 earned-run average in six starts during the month. He led all National League rookies in wins and was first among all rookie pitchers in the majors with 43 2/3 innings pitched and 42 strikeouts.… Full Story »
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St. Louis' Pujols named NL Player of the Month
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Sep 2, 2010
Pujols batted .379 over 26 games in August and led the National League with 11 home runs. He posted a .777 slugging percentage, scored 29 times and drove in 23 runs. Pujols is batting .313 on the year with 35… Full Story »
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Scouting: Cubs @ Mets
Daily Herald Cubs News &bull Sep 2, 2010
The Cubs lost three of four from the Mets at Citi Field in April. The Mets are buried in fourth place in the NL East. They rank near the bottom of several key offensive categories, including runs (14th), on-base percentage… Full Story »
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Bodley: My fearless awards predictions
MLB Official Site &bull Sep 2, 2010
The St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman may be the best player in the NL, but if the season were to end today, Cincinnati's amazing Joey Votto gets my nod for MVP. Pujols, who also won the award in 2005, was… Full Story »
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Tulo back in starting lineup, but groin is still a problem
Denver Post Rockies News &bull Sep 2, 2010Rockies third-base coach Rich Dauer and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez exchange high-fives Wednesday after CarGo hit his 30th homer. Troy Tulowitzki's left groin still isn't right. The shortstop made a start Wednesday night in San Francisco after missing two games, but… Full Story »
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Astros honor Hamilton, 83, for 65 years in broadcasting
Houston Chronicle MLB News &bull Sep 2, 2010
The Astros on Wednesday honored Milo Hamilton, who turns 83 today, for 65 years in broadcasting. What he said: "Henry Aaron in the second inning walked and scored. He's sittin' on 714. Here's the pitch by Downing. Swinging. There's a… Full Story »
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Cards unravel on 10-game trip
STL Today Baseball News &bull Sep 2, 2010
The Cards went 2-8 and were outscored 53-38. Twenty of the Cards' runs came in two games, meaning they averaged 2.25 runs a game in the other eight. The Cards trailed Philly by two games for the NL wild card… Full Story »
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Chapman 'changed the energy in the park'
Cincinnati.com Reds News &bull Sep 2, 2010
Narveson just made us look dead. He was dealing. Whenever a pitcher is dealing, you don't seem to have much life." For the Reds, it was their fourth straight victory and eighth in nine games. It moved them to a… Full Story »
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Bauman: Rotation gives Mets hope for future
MLB Official Site &bull Sep 2, 2010
On the plus side, the Mets have a rotation that would be the envy of the vast majority of Major League teams. Even in the midst of a deeply disappointing season, the Mets had a team ERA that ranked fifth… Full Story »
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Reds' Chapman hits 103 mph, gets 6-1 win
Boston.com MLB News &bull Sep 2, 2010
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, in Cincinnati. Chapman was making his major league debut. Cincinnati won 8-4. Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Aroldis… Full Story »
