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Judge orders Gooden held without bail
Aug 26 2005 10:42PM (CT)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Dwight Gooden will be jailed without bail until an October hearing, a judge ruled Friday, three days after the former star pitcher fled police during a DUI traffic stop.
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Red Sox rally to tame Tigers 9-8
Aug 26 2005 10:28PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Manny Ramirez drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox rallied after a reversed call gave Detroit a disputed homer, beating the Tigers 9-8 Friday night for their 14th consecutive win at Fenway Park.
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Big names help Red Sox raise charity funds
Aug 26 2005 10:17PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Ben Affleck, John Kerry, Roger Clemens and George Steinbrenner helped raise more than $2.1 million on Friday in a telethon for the Jimmy Fund, the children's cancer-fighting charity long favored by the Boston Red Sox.
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Brewers lose Sheets but beat Braves 3-1
Aug 26 2005 10:16PM (CT)
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ben Sheets strained his upper back and left the game in the eighth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
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Williams' homers lead Yankees past Royals
Aug 26 2005 9:48PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Bernie Williams hit a pair of two-run homers, helping Randy Johnson win for the first time in a month and leading the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 5-1 Friday night.
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Devil Rays shell Angels 12-8
Aug 26 2005 9:37PM (CT)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jorge Cantu, Travis Lee and Jonny Gomes all homered in a nine-run fourth inning, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays went on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-8 on Friday night.
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Rookie pitches Rangers past Twins 6-0
Aug 26 2005 9:35PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - David Dellucci and Alfonso Soriano homered in a four-run third inning, and rookie Kameron Loe pitched five shutout innings in his second major league start as the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-0 on Friday night.
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Streaking Athletics stop Orioles 4-1
Aug 26 2005 9:31PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Joe Blanton allowed four hits over six shutout innings and Bobby Crosby hit a two-run homer, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Friday night.
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Surging Indians defeat Blue Jays 9-3
Aug 26 2005 9:28PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - Grady Sizemore stole home, Travis Hafner homered twice and C.C. Sabathia won his fifth straight start, helping Cleveland beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-3 Friday night for the Indians' eighth win in nine games.
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Reds get soggy win over Pirates 6-1
Aug 26 2005 9:22PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. hit two homers, giving him three in two games, and winning pitcher Aaron Harang ended the longest hitless streak by a major leaguer in 14 years with an RBI single, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a soggy 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
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Nats swarm Cardinals 4-1
Aug 26 2005 8:57PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Esteban Loaiza carried a shutout into the seventh inning, Brad Wilkerson hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Friday night.
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Minor league scoreboard operator tossed
Aug 26 2005 8:42PM (CT)
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) - Umpires heard enough from the Dunedin Blue Jays' sound man, and ejected James O'Brien from a minor league game.
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Red Sox release infielder Mark Bellhorn
Aug 26 2005 8:41PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Mark Bellhorn's brief up-and-down career with the Boston Red Sox came to an almost certain end Friday when they released the second baseman after he declined an assignment to Triple-A Pawtucket.
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Marlins hold off Cubs rally to win 7-5
Aug 26 2005 8:17PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Jeff Conine had three hits with two RBIs and three runs scored, and Miguel Cabrera knocked in two runs to help the Florida Marlins defeat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Friday.
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McClendon may not be back with Pirates
Aug 26 2005 7:14PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Lloyd McClendon is convinced the Pittsburgh Pirates' future is already here. The manager just hopes to be part of it.
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Troubled Ponson gets Palmeiro's support
Aug 26 2005 7:08PM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - When Baltimore Orioles first baseman Rafael Palmeiro returned from a suspension for steroid use earlier this month, Sidney Ponson wrapped his arm around his pensive teammate and offered his support.
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Byrd settles differences with Nats manager
Aug 26 2005 7:00PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Outfielder Marlon Byrd rejoined the Washington Nationals on Friday, and met with manager Frank Robinson to patch up their differences stemming from his demotion to Triple-A New Orleans on Aug. 2.
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Gardenhire fine after rapid heartbeat
Aug 26 2005 6:57PM (CT)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire was back in the dugout and feeling better Friday night for the start of a three-game series against the Texas Rangers, a day after missing after missing the final four innings of a game because of a rapid heartbeat.
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Schilling says he's OK after poor start
Aug 26 2005 6:56PM (CT)
BOSTON (AP) - Curt Schilling figures if he feels as well as he did when he allowed six runs in his first start in four months, he'll be a dominant pitcher in the postseason.
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D.C. ballpark construction approved
Aug 26 2005 2:15PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - A $23.2 million contract for initial work on a new stadium for the Washington Nationals will go to a joint venture of three firms.
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Blue Jays designate Huckaby for assignment
Aug 26 2005 12:14PM (CT)
TORONTO (AP) - The Blue Jays designated catcher Ken Huckaby for assignment Friday and recalled catcher Guillermo Quiroz from Triple-A Syracuse.
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Cubs put Ramirez on DL with strained quad
Aug 26 2005 12:10PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs placed slugger Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained left quadriceps muscle and slotted Nomar Garciaparra to take his spot at third base against the Florida Marlins.
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Schilling roughed up in return as starter
Aug 26 2005 8:26AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Curt Schilling could find only one serious negative about his first start in four months _ the final score. The veteran right-hander, who had been in Boston's bullpen most of the season, got knocked around in his first start since April, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-4 on Thursday night, their fourth win in five games since a franchise-record 19-game losing streak.
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La Russa moves past Sparky on wins list
Aug 26 2005 8:04AM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Tony La Russa got the first of what could be several champagne showers this season. He can only hope the next one comes in very late October.
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Schilling shelled, but finds positives
Aug 26 2005 6:29AM (CT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Curt Schilling could find only one serious negative about his first start in four months _ the final score. The veteran right-hander, who had been in Boston's bullpen most of the season, got knocked around in his first start since April, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Red Sox 7-4 on Thursday night, their fourth win in five games since a franchise-record 19-game losing streak.
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Orioles' Ponson arrested on DUI charge
Aug 26 2005 3:28AM (CT)
BALTIMORE (AP) - Sidney Ponson is in legal trouble again after being arrested on a drunken-driving charge. The Baltimore Orioles pitcher, who started the 2004 season as the team's ace, was arrested early Thursday. It's the latest alcohol-related legal problem for Ponson, who was charged in January with driving under the influence in Florida _ a case that has not yet been resolved.
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Holliday gives Rockies 5-4 win over Dodgers
Aug 26 2005 12:40AM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer, Aaron Cook won his third straight start, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Thursday night in the rubber game of the three-game series.
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Wells: Some players still using steroids
Aug 26 2005 12:12AM (CT)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Boston Red Sox left-hander David Wells said Thursday that he believes there are major league players probably still using steroids.
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Mets beats D'backs, completes 4-game sweep
Aug 26 2005 12:07AM (CT)
PHOENIX (AP) - Pedro Martinez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Victor Diaz homered and added a sacrifice fly to lead the New York Mets to a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
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