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Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig (L) and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt are shown in this combination of file photos

MLB: Dodgers' Lawyers Conflicted, Should Be Removed

The lawyers for the bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers have put the interests of the owner, Frank McCourt, ahead of the baseball team they represent and they should be disqualified, according to Major League Baseball.

Red Sox Beat Yankees, Keep Wild Card Lead

Red Sox batter Ellsbury watches the ball as he follows through on his swing after he hit a three-run home run against the Yankees in the 14th inning of the second MLB American League baseball game in New York
The Boston Red Sox kept their noses in front in the American League wild card race after Jacoby Ellsbury's three-run homer in the 14th inning gave them a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees in the second game of a double header on Sunday.
Tampa Bay Rays' Reid Brinac (15) jumps into the the arms of his teammates after hitting a walk off home run against the New York Yankees

Wild Card Races Heat Up as Cardinals, Rays Win

The St. Louis Cardinals kept the heat on Atlanta in the race for the National League's wild card berth on Saturday with a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs that came courtesy of a walk and a wild pitch in the ninth inning.
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Angels Playoff Hopes Dimmed by Jays

The Anaheim Angels' playoff hopes dimmed on Thursday after Edwin Encarnacion slammed a 12th inning walkoff homer to lift the Toronto Blue Jays a 4-3 win.
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Yankees stings Rays to clinch AL East

The New York Yankees clinched the American League East to enter Major League Baseball's postseason for the 16th time in the last 17 years with a doubleheader sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
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Brewers Stumble in Title Tilt

Milwaukee had a minor stumble in their march to their first division title in 29 years when they lost 5-2 at the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
Fans hold sign celebrating 602nd save of New York Yankees pitcher Rivera, a career record, at Yankee Stadium in New York

Rivera Cements His Unique Status as a Closer

Ever since closer Mariano Rivera joined the New York Yankees in 1995, he has been viewed as one of a kind by team mates and he fittingly made that accolade official on Monday with his 602nd career save.
Yankees closer Rivera throws during warm-ups before his team plays the Toronto Blue Jays during their MLB baseball game in Toronto

Yankees' Rivera Becomes All-Time Saves King

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera set Major League Baseball's career saves record with his 602nd on Monday by retiring the Minnesota Twins in order in the ninth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers seek media rights auction

The Los Angeles Dodgers have proposed an auction of the right to broadcast the baseball team's games in a bid to bring in billions of dollars to stabilize its finances and end its bankruptcy.
Phillies' Howard gestures to a photographer after the team clinched the Eastern Division title in their National League MLB baseball game in Philadelphia

Rivera Ties Save Record, Phils Win NL East

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera equaled the Major League Baseball (MLB) saves record on Saturday when he clinched a 7-6 win for the Bronx Bombers over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Sandoval Hits for Cycle in Giants Win

San Francisco's Pablo Sandoval hit for the first cycle of his Major League Baseball career to lead the Giants to an 8-5 over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday at Coors Field.
Athletics' Willingham celebrates after winning their MLB American League baseball game against the Tigers in Oakland

A's Tame Tigers as Rays Close on Red Sox

The Oakland Athletics snapped Detroit's 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 win on Thursday, halting the Tigers' march toward their first division title since 1987.
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Mariano Rivera Achieves 600 Saves

Yankees great Mariano Rivera has solidified himself as one of the top closers of all-time, becoming the only other person in MLB history with 600 saves. He is one save away from tying the all-time saves record.
New York Yankees closing pitcher Mariano Rivera delivers on his way to recording his 599th career save against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning of an MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California September 11, 2011.

Yankee Rivera Saves the Day for 600th Time

Mariano Rivera became the second pitcher in baseball history to reach 600 career saves as he put the finishing touches on the New York Yankees' 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield throws out Toronto Blue Jays Aaron Hill at first base during the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston

Wakefield Finally Gets 200th Career Win

Tim Wakefield ended the long wait for his 200th career win on Tuesday, the 45-year-old knuckleball pitcher picking up the victory in Boston's 18-6 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Angels starting pitcher Haren works against the Yankees during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim

Angels' Haren Blanks Yankees 6-0

Los Angeles Angels starter Dan Haren pitched a complete game to shutout the New York Yankees 6-0 at Angel Stadium on Saturday.

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