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Tigers lose, but keep AL Central lead
Sep 27 2006 11:22PM (CT)
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers took another step toward the AL Central title Wednesday night. It just wasn't the step they wanted to take.
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Phillies win to keep pace in wild card
Sep 27 2006 11:20PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - In danger of losing more ground in the NL wild-card race, the Philadelphia Phillies scraped out an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Jimmy Rollins' two-run triple with two outs in the 14th inning Wednesday night.
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Yankees unveil 2006 Murderers' Row
Sep 27 2006 11:17PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - This is what the New York Yankees have been waiting for: their modern-day version of Murderers' Row.
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Astros rally in 15th; win 8th straight
Sep 27 2006 11:14PM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Brad Ausmus' sacrifice fly in the 15th inning finished off Houston's comeback within a comeback as the Astros rallied from five runs down to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Wednesday night, their eighth straight win that kept them close to St. Louis in the NL Central.
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Blanco's single wins it in 9th for Cubs
Sep 27 2006 10:51PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - Henry Blanco missed a crucial sign in the fifth. He made up for it in the ninth with a clutch hit for the Chicago Cubs.
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Limping Mets get another poor Pedro show
Sep 27 2006 10:45PM (CT)
ATLANTA (AP) - Pedro Martinez had endured all sorts of injuries this year. It started in spring training with a sore toe. Then his hip began to hurt. And now comes the ailment that will likely knock the New York Mets' ace out of the first round of the playoffs.
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La Russa staying positive amid collapse
Sep 27 2006 10:43PM (CT)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Cardinals manager Tony La Russa always has been a sore loser, quick to lash out at the slightest provocation during postgame news conferences.
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McCarthy pitches White Sox past Indians
Sep 27 2006 10:24PM (CT)
CLEVELAND (AP) - Brandon McCarthy struck out eight in his first start in more than four months to help the Chicago White Sox to a rain-shortened 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
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Redman helps Royals end 8-game skid
Sep 27 2006 10:08PM (CT)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - David DeJesus and Mike Sweeney homered, Mark Redman pitched eight strong innings, and the Kansas City Royals ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory Wednesday night over the Minnesota Twins.
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Giants, Diamondbacks playing for pride
Sep 27 2006 6:57PM (CT)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants want to affect the playoff races even if both clubs won't be taking part in the postseason. And neither wants to finish last in the NL West.
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Cuba: WBC shouldn't substitute for Games
Sep 27 2006 5:40PM (CT)
HAVANA (AP) - The World Baseball Classic was an important step in baseball's international development but is no consolation for the elimination of the sport from the Olympics, the president of Cuba's Olympic Committee said.
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A's clinch AL West; Cards lead now 1 1/2
Sep 27 2006 6:53AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Oakland A's have clinched the American League West title, while the St. Louis Cardinals' lead in the National League Central is down to 1 1/2 games.
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A's back in postseason as AL West champs
Sep 27 2006 3:42AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Nick Swisher bounced from players, to coaches, to front office personnel, making sure every member of the Oakland Athletics' organization was soaked in champagne.
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A's beat Mariners to clinch AL West
Sep 27 2006 2:08AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Frank Thomas walked up from behind, drenched Jason Kendall with champagne and welcomed him to a fraternity the catcher has waited 11 seasons to join.
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Angels lose; on verge of elimination
Sep 27 2006 2:07AM (CT)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels knew their playoff hopes were dashed. No need to punish themselves by watching the finish of Oakland's game at Seattle.
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