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| Russell Martin's only hit of the night was a ninth inning solo home run off of Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis on Wednesday night as the Dodgers took Game 1 of the NLDS in Wrigley 7-1. |
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| Derek Lowe, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 10/1, 9:08 PM CT |
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| Derek Lowe settled down after a second inning two-run home run. He lasted six innings, struck out six and scattered seven hits and a walk to earn the victory in Game 1 of the NLDS. |
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| Mark DeRosa, 2B, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 10/1, 9:04 PM CT |
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| Mark DeRosa accounted for all of the Cubs RBI on Wednesday in their 7-2 playoff loss to the Dodgers. He was 2-for-4 with a two-run home run off of Dodgers starter Derek Lowe. |
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| Ryan Dempster had one of his worst games of 2008 in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday. He lasted just 4.2 innings, walked seven, allowed four hits and four earned runs. All the runs came on a James Loney grand slam after Dempster had walked the bases loaded. |
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| Manny Ramirez hit a solo home run and scored two runs in Wednesday's 7-2 victory at Wrigley Field. He had two hits, including an infield single, and a walk in five plate appearances. |
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| James Loney, 1B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 10/1, 8:54 PM CT |
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| James Loney hit a grand slam on his only hit of the night as the Dodgers took home field advantage from the Cubs in a 7-2 victory on Wednesday. |
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| Carlos Quentin has been left off the White Sox playoff roster according to the AP. |
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| The Star-Tribune reports that Josh Beckett played long toss Wednesday before the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels began their AL division series, and remains on track to start Game 3 on Sunday in Boston. |
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| CBS Sports reports that the New York Mets scheduled a telephone news conference for Thursday to announce a new contract for general manager Omar Minaya.
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| Newsday reports that Brian Cashman expects Joba Chamberlain to be in the starting rotation for 2009. |
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| Javier Vazquez will throw in Game 1 of the ALDS against Tampa Bay on Thursday according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Chipper Jones' MRI revealed that the pain in his shoulder is a result of acute tendinitis according to MLB.com. He was prescribed a few weeks of rest and a strength program for the 36-year-old third baseman, who won his first career batting title on Sunday.
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 10/1, 5:39 PM CT |
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| CC Sabathia will pitch on Thursday in Game 2 of the NLDS on three-days rest for the fourth straight start. |
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| The Brewers soon-to-be ace Yovani Gallardo threw 75 pitches over four innings in Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Phillies. The youngster yielded three unearned runs following a Rickie Weeks error. Coming back from knee surgery, the Brewers did not want to go much beyond 75 pitches for Gallardo on Wednesday. |
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| Prince Fielder struck out three times in four at bats in Game 1 of the NLDS on Wednesday. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 10/1, 4:59 PM CT |
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| Slugger Ryan Howard drew three walks against the Brewers during Wednesday's 3-1 win in Game 1 of the NLDS. |
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 10/1, 4:56 PM CT |
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| Chase Utley tallied a double and two RBI in the Phillies Game 1 victory over the Brewers. |
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| Cole Hamels, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 10/1, 4:53 PM CT |
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| Cole Hamels was outstanding in Game 1 of the NLCS at home against the Brewers. He tossed eight innings of shutout ball while allowing just two hits and striking out nine. Brad Lidge gave up an unearned run in the ninth as the Phillies took Game 1 3-1. |
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| Troy Percival will not likely be on the ALDS roster for the Rays according to the Tampa Tribune. He is still dealing with a knee problem although he did pitch some in the final week of the season. The roster will not be official until 10 a.m. on Thursday. |
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| The New York Daily News reports that Ambiorix Burgos allegedly struck and killed two women in a hit-and-run crash in his homeland of the Dominican Republic. |
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| James McDonald has made the Dodgers' postseason roster for the opening round against the Cubs, according to the LA Daily News. As a result, Ramon Troncoso has been left off the roster. |
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| Doug Brocail's 2009 option has been declined by the Astros, according to the AP. But the team will still try to re-sign him and GM Ed Wade said, "Doug did a terrific job for us this year. He was a workhorse out of the bullpen and brought a solid veteran presence to our clubhouse. Although we’ve declined to exercise the 2009 option, it’s our hope that we can get Doug back here for next season. I have already spoken with him, and he expressed definite interest in being with us."
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 10/1, 1:19 PM CT |
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| Pat Burrell has been cleared to play in Game 1 of the NLDS against Milwaukee, and is in the lineup in left field, according to the AP. |
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| Johan Santana underwent surgery today to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to the NY Post. |
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| Felix Pie, CF, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 10/1, 10:10 AM CT |
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| The Cubs have reportedly selected Felix Pie over Micah Hoffpauir for the postseason roster in the opening round against the Dodgers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
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| Hank Blalock's $6.2 million option in 2009 will "almost certainly" be picked up by the Rangers, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Milton Bradley is coveting a multi-year deal, but the Rangers are not ready to satisfy his wish, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Jensen Lewis, P, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 10/1, 9:36 AM CT |
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| Manager Eric Wedge remarked that Jensen Lewis is not likely to be the Indians' closer in 2009, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Wedge said, "We want to go out and get a closer so we have two options at that spot. Jensen Lewis did a good job for us on a short-term basis."
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| The Padres are expected to file a grievance against Khalil Greene for missing the final two months of the season, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Manager Joe Torre said Takashi Saito could close if there is a save situation in Game 1 against Chicago, according to the LA Times. |
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| Hong-Chih Kuo underwent a heart exam in an attempt to determine why his fingers went numb and turned red while warming up Saturday, according to the LA Times. |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 10/1, 7:51 AM CT |
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| Mike Lowell is projected to start at third base in Game 1 against the Angels, according to the Boston Globe. While the Globe projects him to start, manager Terry Francona remains uncertain and said, "We just don't know yet. I thought Mikey Lowell looked pretty good. I thought it was very encouraging the way he moved around. The movement he did do didn't grab at him. That was very encouraging."
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 10/1, 7:45 AM CT |
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| J.D. Drew, who has been recovering from a herniated disk in his back, is being projected to start Game 1 against the Angels in right field, according to the Boston Globe. |
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