Mookie Wilson has been dismissed once again by the New York Mets. The Mets announced several changes to their staff Wednesday, saying Wilson will not be brought back as the first base coach. Wilson is among the most popular Mets in team history. He was offered another job in the organization, and there was no indication of whether he would take it.
Mookie Wilson out as Mets 1B coach (AP)
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Athletics hire Hale as bench coach (AP)
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Oakland manager Bob Melvin is reuniting with Chip Hale, hiring him as bench coach for the Athletics. The A's said Wednesday that Hale is receiving a two-year contract to work under Melvin. Hale, a Bay Area native, had been third base and infield coach for the New York Mets the past two seasons. Hale worked in those same two jobs under Melvin with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2007-09, when the...
Francona to fill in for McCarver at ALCS (AP)
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Fox analyst Tim McCarver will miss the first two games of the AL championship series because of a medical procedure and will be replaced by former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona. McCarver will have a "minor heart-related procedure" later this week, the network said Wednesday. He's expected to rejoin announcer Joe Buck for Game 3 next Tuesday.
LF Holliday back in Cardinals' lineup (AP)
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Matt Holliday was in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup for their must-win Game 4 of the NL division series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Tony La Russa made out two lineup cards prior to Wednesday's game, one with Holliday in it and one without him. The star outfielder has been out because of an injured right middle finger.
Sabathia available out of 'pen for Game 5?
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Yankees SP CC Sabathia told ESPN.com on Wednesday that he would be available out of the bullpen for Game 5 of the ALDS against the Tigers. "I'm definitely available," Sabathia said. Sabathia started the Game 3 on Monday night, allowing four runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. He also walked six and struck out three while throwing 106 pitches.
Napoli fine, ready for ALCS
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Texas C/1B Mike Napoli is fine after being involved in a home-plate collision in Tuesday's ALDS game against Tampa Bay. According to The Dallas Morning News, Napoli was checked twice for signs of a concussion and was able to play the entire game. He showed no post-collision difficulty either. "I'm going to go in hard, too, if I have a chance and the game is on line like this one," said Napoli, wh
Nathan to remain with Twins?
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Twins general manager Bill Smith told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune on Tuesday that the team is interested in bringing Joe Nathan back next season. Nathan posted a 4.84 ERA in 48 appearances this season, including going 14 for 17 in save chances.
McCarver among 10 up for Frick Award (AP)
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Tim McCarver, Skip Caray and Ken Coleman are among the 10 finalists for the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting. The finalists also include three fan selections produced from online balloting -- Mike Shannon, Tom Cheek, and Eric Nadel. A total of 37,212 votes were cast, a record under this voting format.
Oswalt seeks to pitch Phillies into NLCS (AP)
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The last time Roy Oswalt faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the postseason, he pitched his previous team into the World Series. The next time he takes the mound at Busch Stadium, he'll have a chance to help his current club advance. Oswalt looks to remain undefeated as a starter in the playoffs and help the Philadelphia Phillies wrap up their NL division series against the Cardinals in Game 4 on...
Rox may target Wright for hot corner
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The Denver Post reports that some major league executives expect the Rockies to pursue a trade with the Mets to acquire 3B David Wright this offseason. The Mets have stated that Wright is not available, but the Rockies have a need to fill at third base, and they also have a bargaining chip in 3B prospect Nolan Arenado. Also, trading Wright could free the Mets to re-sign SS Jose Reyes. Wright is c
Goldschmidt's slam helps Arizona survive (AP)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks put one rookie on the mound and another in the No. 5 spot in the batting order in a game they had to win. Both seemed oblivious to the pressure. Both came through brilliantly. And the Diamondbacks lived to play another day. Josh Collmenter, he of the unorthodox tomahawk-throwing pitching style, shut down Milwaukee's big hitters for the third time this season and Paul...
Kennedy would start Game 5
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As expected, Arizona manager Kirk Gibson named his ace, Ian Kennedy, as the starting pitcher for Game 5 of the NLDS against the Brewers, should the Diamondbacks stave off elimination in Game 4. He would oppose Yovani Gallardo in Friday's deciding game. Kennedy started the first game of the series, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and a walk in 6 2/3 innings, taking the loss.
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