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Friday's Diamond Notes

The Tigers bring a 2-0 lead over the A’s home to Detroit in hopes of wrapping their ALCS up without having to make another trip to Oakland.

 
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Cards & Mets Not Armed, But Ready

A pair of consensus picks in the preseason to win their respective divisions, the Mets and Cardinals both limp into the NLCS with major concerns in the starting pitcher ranks.  That should make this series more mysterious and even closer than how it might first appear on paper.

 
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A's & Tigers Get Ready To Rumble

The underdogs prevailed in the two AL Division Series with relative ease. Now the Tigers and A's are set for a tougher battle in the ALCS.

 
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ALDS Game 3 Previews

The NL playoffs take a day off while the AL dives into a pair of Game 3s in LDS play.  Oakland will go for a sweep of the Twins at home in the afternoon contest while the Tigers and Yankees square off in Detroit with a pair of veteran left-handers poised for prime time action.

 
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NLDS Game 2 Previews

We went from everyone drooling early on about a possible Maddux-Glavine matchup in prime time to having a bit of a chuckle at seeing the Weaver-Wells matchup in the early game as the most entertaining battle of arms.  Don't be surprised if both NLDS games wind up being nice pitchers duels.

 
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Mets, Dodgers Set For Game 1

El Duque, who pulled up a bit lame with a calf injury on Tuesday working out, hopes he can make his scheduled start today for the Mets in Shea against the Dodgers.  Los Angeles hopes they can win their first playoff game in about 18 years.

 
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A's-Twins: Starting Southpaws Scream Under

The Twins host the A's in Game 1 of their ALDS, and it's easy to look at a Zito-Santana matchup and have your first thought be 'under.' But with the total set at a paltry 7, the decision becomes tougher.

 
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Hump Day Over, Under Aug 23

A couple of National League games on opposite coasts should be on opposite ends of the scoring spectrum tonight.  The fact the two contests also feature contending teams should only serve to increase the level of excitement.

 
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Hump Day Over, Under Aug 16th

Expect tired bats and legs in Houston this afternoon after an 18-inning affair last night between the Cubs and Astros. And the Bronx should light up with offensive fireworks as the O's and Yankees play Game 3 of a 4-game set.

 
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Hump Day Over and Under Aug 9

Sometimes the stars align just so to present excellent chances on over/under lines. Two such games exist for Wednesday.

 
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Puppy Love And The Dog Days

With the pennant races heating up all across the MLB landscape, shopping for the right dog has never been more important. Just how much is that doggy in the window?

 
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