Red Sox and Cubs emerge as playoff darlings
Baseball fans buzz as the Red Sox and Cubs surge into the postseason race. Players envision a historic World Series matchup with stars like Sosa and Wood fueling the excitement while Boston and Chicago chase their first titles since long-ago eras.
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Cubs and Braves poised for NL playoff clash
A preview of Atlanta chasing the NL East title with a top hitting attack and four 100 RBI players versus Chicago’s strong rotation led by Wood Prior Zambrano and Clement. Baker notes good pitching could decide the series as both teams seek a deep run in 2000s postseason.
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Braves Clinch Opening Win Over Mets In Five
Ortiz and Hampton lead early offense as Atlanta takes a 21 to 7 scoreline while Maddux dominates on the mound. BiBp.m. FOX and ESPN schedule show a potential game five at 7:06 p.m. local time.
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Braves Back In All Too Familiar Territory
The Braves face renewed challenges as they return to a familiar problematic phase in their season. Key players regroup as the team aims to reestablish form and steady performances following recent setbacks.
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Braves Cubs Capsule Preview of NLDS series
A look at the best of five series between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves with game dates, projected lineups, rotations, and key past matchups. Noting the Braves dominance in division titles and Dodgers who faced Chicago in recent years, plus Chicago's Dusty Baker led club and prior collisions.
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Playoff schedule for division series and beyond
Major league baseball post season schedule lists division series matchups including New York, Minnesota, Oakland, Boston, San Francisco, Florida and Chicago with dates from September 30 to October 26. Pitchers and game times are given for each game and potential if necessary dates are included.
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Bonds Aims to Lead Giants to World Series Title
Barry Bonds seeks a third straight playoff push with the San Francisco Giants as they open the division series against the Florida Marlins at Pacific Bell Park. Jason Schmidt starts Game 1 vs Josh Beckett, while Bonds carries a .341 season with 45 homers into the postseason amid a revamped lineup.
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Foulke Seen as A's Edge In Playoff Bullpen
Oakland GM Billy Beane says relievers can be replaced, but Keith Foulke has been the standout closer for the A's this season. Foulke posted 43 saves in 48 chances with a 2.08 ERA, 88 strikeouts, and 20 walks, anchoring a bullpen in a low-budget run to the division series against Boston.
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