The Tampa Bay Rays have almost everything they could want for a September playoff run.
Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Reid Brignac, Carlos Pena, Kelly Shoppach and Willy Aybar congratulate each other on beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2.
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Pitcher Roger Clemens returned to the nation's capital Monday, but this time, instead of answering questions and getting scolded by members of the U.S. House, Clemens hung out in the back rooms of the U.S. District Court and spoke four words.
Roger Clemens's only words during the hearing in U.S. District Court were "not guilty, your honor."
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On the day the Los Angeles Dodgers said goodbye to a former superstar slugger known for wearing a baggy uniform and dreadlocks and swinging a big stick, the superstars working to decide the team's future Monday wore slick business suits and hearing aids and comfortably slung around words with many syllables.
A divorce trial between Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and wife Jamie could determine the ownership future of the team.
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Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty today to six counts of lying to Congress at his arraignment in federal court in Washington.
Over 23 seasons, Roger Clemens recorded 354 wins, 4,672 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.12 -- Hall of Fame numbers that might not land him in the Hall of Fame.
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Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced this morning that pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg will probably require "Tommy John" elbow ligament replacement surgery.
Stephen Strasburg will seek a second opinion before having Tommy John surgery.
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The Washington Nationals aren't planning on any playoff celebrations this year, so they'll make do with moments like Thursday night's thrilling victory.
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols watches his 400th career home run sail into the right-center field seats during the fourth inning against the Nationals.
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They are breathlessly awaiting Manny Ramirez's arrival on the South Side of Chicago, but while the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a potential trade, it's quite possible the unimaginable will occur.
The White Sox have indicated a desire to acquire Manny Ramirez. Bnut now that the Dodgers are in contention, they are more inclined to keep him.
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Cliff Lee insists there's no reason to panic despite his recent struggles.
Starter Francisco Liriano won his sixth consecutive decision after the Twins beat Cliff Lee and the Rangers 6-4.
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A judge assigned to Roger Clemens' perjury case issued a gag order Monday prohibiting public comments by the principles in the case that could affect the jury pool for a possible trial.
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UPDATE, 5:31 p.m. ET: Lee and cash are headed to the Braves, it was confirmed after the Cubs' 5-1 loss to San Diego at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will receive minor league pitchers Robinson Lopez, Tyrelle Harris and Jeffrey Lorick; none are considered elite prospects.
Derrek Lee is slated to leap right into a pennant race with his pending deal from the Cubs to the Braves.
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The Braves know the routine.
Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, right, celebrates with teammates Melky Cabrera, center, and Diory Hernandez after driving in the game-winning run in the ninth inning against the Nationals.
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The players' union filed a grievance against the New York Mets and the commissioner's office on Wednesday, protesting how the team has handled Francisco Rodriguez since he was injured in a fight at Citi Field.
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Joe Mauer put his smooth batting-title swing on a fifth-inning fastball from Gavin Floyd and watched it soar to left field, as it has so many times this season at Minnesota's new ballpark.
Twins pitcher Matt Capps celebrates after the final out of Minnesota's 7-6 win over the White Sox.
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A home run that won a pennant nearly 59 years ago was reborn this week, due, ironically, to the death of the man who hit it.
Hank Aaron's record-breaking home run had deep cultural and historical significance.
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David Price has been an All-Star, pitched in a World Series and with 15 wins is a leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award. But the Tampa Bay Rays say their left-hander will be rested during the final six weeks of the season, even as they fight for a playoff spot.
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Joe L. Brown, the general manager whose shrewd trading and expert rebuilding of the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system resulted in two World Series championships, died after an extended illness. He was 91.
The Pirates under the direction of general manager Joe L. Brown won the 1960 World Series on Bill Mazeroski's home run. Maz heads for home at Forbes Field after connecting in the ninth inning of Game 7 against New York.
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For the second consecutive season, the Washington Nationals and Scott Boras each resorted to a four-corners offense before teaming up on a buzzer-beating contract for a mega-prospect.
Bryce Harper reached agreement on a deal with the Nationals minutes before Monday night's deadline.
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Shaun Marcum is getting used to losing no-hit bids late in the game.
Starter Shaun Marcum held the Athletics hitless through six innings, finishing with a one-hitter in the Blue Jays' 3-1 win.
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Jason Bartlett beating an ill-advised throw to second base keyed Tampa Bay's comeback win over Cliff Lee.
The Rays' Carlos Pena, fresh off the disabled list, follows through on an tiebreaking RBI single off Rangers starter Cliff Lee in the eighth inning.
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Max Scherzer kept the Detroit Tigers in control most of the way. Once Jose Valverde came in, that's when things got wild.
The Yankees' Brett Gardner slides hard into second base, but Tigers second baseman Carlos Guillen is able to make an accurate throw to complete a game-ending double play, getting Derek Jeter out at first.
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Jose Canseco has signed a contract with an independent minor-league team in south Texas.
Former AL MVP Jose Canseco, 46, is officially introduced as a member of the minor-league Laredo Broncos during a news conference on Monday.
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It took Alex Rodriguez 47 pressure-laden at-bats to go from career home run No. 599 to No. 600.
Alex Rodriguez hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning, the third of his three home runs in the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Royals.
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Roy Halladay has been one of the best pitchers in baseball for years. Now that he's in the National League, he's also figuring out how to hit.
Phillies ace Roy Halladay struck out seven and allowed four hits in eight innings in Philadelphia's 4-0 win over the New York Mets.
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Carlos Zambrano may no longer be the Chicago Cubs' stopper, but he played the role Saturday in a ballpark where he's had a lot of success.
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Cardinals to win for the first time since June.
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From the very first knuckleball that R.A. Dickey floated toward the plate, he could tell this would be trouble -- for the Philadelphia Phillies, that is.
Angel Pagan plants a pie in the face of Mets starter R.A. Dickey, who threw a complete-game, one-hitter against the Phillies and earned a 1-0 win.
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