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Contenders face varied roads to playoffs: While there is no such thing as an easy road to the playoffs, it appears likely that some contenders will face more scheduling potholes than others during the next month.
Castrovince: AL Central will be an arms race: The battle between the White Sox and the first-place Twins is going to come down to pitching, plain and simple. Because on two teams similar statistically (if not stylistically), the playoff race inevitably becomes an arms race in the September stretch run.
Laird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers win: It took a 13th-inning solo homer from Gerald Laird and a third inning of relief from Jose Valverde to send the Tigers out of town with a 10-9 victory on Thursday night at Target field.
Recap: Sept. 2 at a glance: Though the Major Leagues were operating on a limited slate of six games on Thursday, the action was furious with several playoff races affected.
Cabrera day-to-day with biceps tendinitis: The Tigers have to hope that their star slugger and American League MVP candidate can return quickly from his bout of biceps tendinitis in his left shoulder.
Baker exits game early with right elbow pain: Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday's contest against the Tigers with right elbow pain after pitching just two innings.
Morgan has no regrets about Nats fracas: A day after getting involved in a fracas with the Marlins during a 16-10 loss, Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan said on Thursday he doesn't have any regrets, even though he most likely will be handed a fine and suspension, which could be announced by Major League Baseball as early as Friday.
Liberty Bell: Utley's crack lets Phils break free: The Phillies victimized the Rockies with a nine-run rally in the seventh to take the lead en route to a 12-11 victory that was packed with all the drama and firepower of a three-game set.
Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call: Rockies manager Jim Tracy was ejected by home-plate umpire Paul Emmel in the sixth inning of Thursday's 12-11 loss to the Phillies after arguing Emmel's call that pinch-hitter Mike Sweeney should be awarded first base after being hit by a pitch.
Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston: Adrian Beltre homered and David Ortiz had two RBIs in the second, but it was Scott Atchison's two perfect frames of relief that sealed Boston's 6-4 win vs. Baltimore on Thursday.
Damage in first too much for Hudson: Tim Hudson surrendered four hits during the two-run first inning that gave Johan Santana enough support to help the Mets claim a 4-2 win over the Braves on Thursday night at Turner Field.
Johan day-to-day, exits after five frames: Mets starter Johan Santana left Thursday's 4-2 win over the Braves with a strained left pectoral muscle. He is day-to-day.
CarGo riding 10-game extra-base-hit streak: Carlos Gonzalez has a 10-game hitting streak after a 3-for-5 performance in Colorado's 12-11 loss to the Phillies on Thursday, and he has notched an extra-base hit in each of those 10 games.
Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October: Eric Hinske has made valuable contributions to three straight championship teams. Now he's with the Braves, where he could end up making valuable contributions to a fourth straight championship team.
Morales' absence having profound effect: Imagine the Cardinals without Albert Pujols, the Reds without Joey Votto. Think of the Padres without Adrian Gonzalez, the Phillies without Ryan Howard, the Yankees without Mark Teixeira. Here are the Angels without Kendry Morales.
Manny heading back to Fenway on Friday: The arrival of the White Sox on Friday at Fenway Park for a three-game weekend series means the return -- again -- of former Red Sox standout Manny Ramirez.
Varitek might be nearing rehab stint: Catcher Jason Varitek tested his fractured right foot by running hard from first base to third base before Thursday's game against the Orioles.
Rox welcome Delcarmen for playoff push: Manny Delcarmen, a subject of trade rumors involving the Rockies since years ago, arrived in Denver on Thursday morning prepared to help Colorado in its quest to return to the playoffs.
Elusive big bat key to big Dodgers offseason: Whether or not the Dodgers can pull off some sort of miracle to reach the postseason, they'll be looking at another necessary miracle in the offseason to fix the roster.
Injuries continue to mount for Marlins: Marlins catcher John Baker, who hasn't played since May, will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Friday and infielder Donnie Murphy had wrist surgery on Thursday.

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Date: Jan 18, 2009

Matching (nickname to real name): 1. The Grey Eagle or Spoke 2. Mugsy or Little Napoleon 3. The Tall Tactician 4. Larry or Poli 5. Gorgeous George A. Connie Mack B. George Sisler C. John McGraw D. Nap Lajoie E. Tris Speaker

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"All the fat guys watch me and say to their wives, 'See, there's a fat guy doing okay. Bring me another beer.'"

by Mickey Lolich

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'17 - Philadelphia's Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies' 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
'57 - Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves recorded his 41st career shutout with an 8-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Spahn's shoutout set a major league record for lefthanded pitchers.
'70 - Billy Williams of the Cubs asked to be kept out of the lineup, snapping his National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played. His record was broken in 1983 by Steve Garvey.
'81 - The Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners played the longest game in Fenway Park's history, 19 innings, before the game was suspended with the score tied 7-7. The Mariners won 8-7 in 20 innings when the game resumed the next day.
'86 - Billy Hatcher's homer in the top of the 18th inning gave the Houston Astros an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The two teams played 14 innings the day before and used a major league record 53 players in the game.
'90 - Bobby Thigpen set a major league record with his 47th save in a 4-2 Chicago White Sox victory over Kansas City. Thigpen broke the record set by Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees in 1986.

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When Sandy Koufax came off the disabled list in June of 1955, Tommy Lasorda was sent down to make room for him on the roster.