LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) The Milwaukee Brewers have hired Ken Macha as their new manager on a two-deal deal, the team said on its website on Thursday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) Ken Macha was named manager of the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, replacing interim manager Dale Sveum. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) The Chicago White Sox declined their $16 million option on Ken Griffey Jr. on Thursday, freeing one of baseball's all-time great sluggers to test the open market. ... > full story
MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) The Kansas City Royals acquired slugging first baseman Mike Jacobs from the Florida Marlins in a trade with relief pitcher Leo Nunez Thursday. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30, 2008 (Reuters) The Philadelphia Phillies ended their long wait for a World Series title with a short burst of baseball on Wednesday as they clinched the crown by completing a rain-suspended 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26, 2008 (Reuters) Boston Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis and Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez were honored on Sunday as winners of the Hank Aaron Award as the most outstanding offensive performers in each league. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26, 2008 (Reuters) Game Three of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays got underway on Saturday after a 91-minute rain delay. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2008 (Reuters) St Louis Cardinals' first baseman Albert Pujols was given the Roberto Clemente Award on Saturday ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2008 (Reuters) The experience he gathered as 2008 Opening Day starter in Japan would be useful when he starts Game Four of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton said on Saturday. ... > full story
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25, 2008 (Reuters) The World Series shifted from Florida to Philadelphia on Saturday, mirroring the path taken by Phillies director of scouting Chuck LaMar who has a unique perspective on the Tampa Bay Rays' remarkable rise. ... > full story
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News gives you inside line on betting Game 5 Oct. 29, 2008 (NY Daily News) Baseball bettors in Las Vegas - as well as the bookmakers - are in a unique situation Wednesday evening when it comes to wagering on the conclusion ...
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