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Philadelphia Phillies turn tables on Los Angeles Dodgers
PHILADELPHIA — There was a time when Nomar Garciaparra was just about the last hitter a pitcher wanted to see at the plate in a big situation. That time wasn't Friday, however. Brad Lidge absolutely obliterated Garciaparra in a three-pitch mismatch...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Juan Pierre, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Dodgers will still give it their best shot
PHILADELPHIA -- If it felt like an eternity Friday hanging in there with the Dodgers through yet another playoff loss, what must it have been like for Sandy Koufax, who was sitting beside the Screaming Meanie the whole time?
You know the old saying:...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Matt Kemp, Sandy Koufax, Manny Ramirez, Baseball
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Phillies beat Dodgers to take 2-0 series lead
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterPHILADELPHIA -- Chad Billingsley tried to gather himself but couldn't. The game was unraveling for the Dodgers. Perhaps the season was too. But Manager Joe Torre didn't move. He didn't call for anyone to warm up in the bullpen during a four-run second...Tags: History, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Russell Martin, National League
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Mattingly and Manny have helped Dodgers hitters
Special to the Los AngelesThe offensive awakening of the Dodgers can be labeled a 3-M production: Manny, Mattingly and Maturity. If, as an extension of manager Joe Torre, the work of hitting instructor Don Mattingly -- Donnie Baseball at 47 -- has been overshadowed by the mass...Tags: Joe Girardi, Don Mattingly, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Values
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Manny Ramirez is still the life of the party
MANNYWOOD -- He tapes a message from a fortune cookie above his Dodgers locker: "Don't look back -- Always look ahead." But then a joking Manny Ramirez asks about a fortune of another sort: "You think I'm going to get a full share [of playoff money] from...Tags: Kenny Lofton, Chicago Cubs, Jim Belushi, Physical Fitness, Nike Incorporated
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Dodgers sweep away Cubs
For The Associated PressManny Ramirez and Joe Torre needed only three games to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their first postseason series in 20 years. The Dodgers wrapped up their stunning three-game sweep of the Cubs in the National League Division Series with a 3-1...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers
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A new Dodgers lineup rises with Joe Torre
Of all the numbers floating atop the sudsy Dodger Stadium joy Saturday night -- 20 years, three-game sweep, eight more wins -- the most important one was never mentioned.
In a sport that celebrates perseverance, it's a number that doesn't make sense.
In...Tags: Matt Kemp, Chicago Cubs, Manny Ramirez, Juan Pierre, Baseball
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Manny: We can do it again
Of The Associated PressIn the midst of the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild champagne celebration, a dripping Manny Ramirez had a message for future postseason opponents. ''We did it once,'' the dreadlocked slugger screamed. ''Believe me, we can do it again.'' The way they dominated...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball
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Chad Billingsley wants to be razor sharp
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThere was an unusual amount of facial hair on Chad Billingsley's boyish face Wednesday, but the 24-year-old right-hander said he wasn't growing a playoff beard. "I haven't had a start in a long time," Billingsley said. Billingsley says he only shaves on...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Takashi Saito, Baseball, Russell Martin, Eric Karros
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Derek Lowe's win is monumental
He wins the game, enhancing his reputation as a big-game pitcher and setting himself up for a big contract as a free agent, and the first thing out of Derek Lowe's mouth: "I want a statue like Lima. "Lowe & Lima," he said, "the 'L boys,' " and if that'...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Geovany Soto
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Cutting-edge procedure works for Dodgers' Takashi Saito
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTakashi Saito is the Dodgers' closer again -- at least that's what Saito said he was told by pitching coach Rick Honeycutt at the start of the National League division series. Saito didn't fool the Cubs in the ninth inning of Game 2, giving up two runs...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Takashi Saito, Baseball, Health Treatments, Greg Maddux
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Pitcher-friendly park awaits Cubs in L.A.
Chicago Tribune reporterThis National League Division Series switches sites after a day off Friday, and the Cubs can only hope scenic, spacious Chavez Ravine is a better setting for them, starting with Game 3 on Saturday. Dodger Stadium, where the fans arrive late and leave...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Manny Ramirez, Baseball, Juan Pierre
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