Royals to reshuffle after worst season in club history
After a 58 104 finish matching a club record for losses, Kansas City announces changes to pitching and third-base coaches plus the major and minor league strength coordinators. Owner David Glass vows to stay the course, support for Allard Baird and Tony Pena, and a push to rebuild around young talents including Zack Greinke and Abraham Nunez.
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Division Series schedule and matchups listed for 2004 MLB playoffs
The document details scheduled games for the division series across American and National Leagues. It lists teams such as Minnesota, New York, Anaheim, Boston, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, with pitcher records and game times, plus planned paths for league championship series and the World Series. Additional calendar items cover free agent filing, general managers meetings, salary arbitration deadlines, winter meetings, and contract deadlines.
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Playoff Storylines Set as Contenders Buy Time
October playoffs begin with Curt Schilling Pedro Martinez and other aces revved up. Red Sox Astros risk in deep rotation and Cardinals Yankees carry 100-win pasts but lack a true ace. Dodgers Braves Twins and Angels vie for supremacy as injuries and rematches shape the postseason chase.
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Melvin fired as Mariners manager after 63-99 season
Seattle ousted Bob Melvin after a 63-99 season ending with their 99th loss. Melvin’s two-year run included a 93-69 mark in 2003 after Lou Piniella’s departure. Coaching staff were told they may pursue other jobs, though under contract through Oct. 31.
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Gibbons given one year to steer Blue Jays back to winning
John Gibbons receives a one year contract to return as Toronto Blue Jays manager after guiding a last place team to a 20 30 run to close the season. He became interim manager August 8 after Carlos Tosca was fired and the club opened 47 64.
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Brewers buyer vows no major changes to team
Milwaukee investor Mark Attanasio said he will not overhaul the Brewers in the field or front office after buying the team for about 220 million. He believes Milwaukee is already on a winning path and plans to raise the payroll, aiming for perennial competitiveness while the sale awaits MLB approval.
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