Selig blasts pace of Game Three World Series
Acting commissioner Bud Selig criticized pitchers for delaying World Series play in Cleveland as Florida won 14-11 in a 4 hour 12 minute game. He ruled out neutral site day games and proposed shorter schedules and earlier starts next year to boost ratings and demo reach. He defended NBC apology over comments and urged division winners gain postseason scheduling edge.
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Gold Glove winners unveiled in World Series year
Florida catcher Charles Johnson and Cleveland stars Omar Vizquel Matt Williams top a year of Gold Glove honors announced by Rawlings before Game Four of the Series. Major winners include Rafael Palmeiro Chuck Knoblauch Bernie Williams Ken Griffey Jr Greg Maddux Barry Bonds Ivan Rodriguez J.T. Snow Craig Biggio Ken Caminiti Raul Mondesi Larry Walker and more across AL and NL. Continuous accolades note Mussina Mondesi Snow each won multiple Gold Gloves as the league honors were shared by players from several teams.
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Indians even Series as wind chill greets 44,877 crowd
Indians beat Marlins 6 to 3 to tie the World Series at 2-2 before 44,877 fans in 18-degree wind. Wright moved to 3-0 postseason with six innings, Williams homered for San Francisco and Alomar went 8-for-17 in the Series. Marcus Grissom went 0-for-4, ending a 15-game hit streak.
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Hernandez Sways Cold with Coffee Fueled World Series Start
Florida pitcher Livan Hernandez, unfazed by Cleveland cold, vows to throw the baseball with coffee as fuel. He faces Orel Hershiser in Game Five after delivering a dominant NLCS performance and earning MVP honors. Hernandez, 22, has steadied the Marlins in October while his mother awaits an emergency visa. Hershiser struggled, allowing seven runs in just over four innings, dropping to 8-2 in postseason play.
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Davis wins Roberto Clemente Award after cancer surgery return
Eric Davis, 35, who returned from colon cancer surgery to help the Baltimore Orioles reach the AL championship, received the Roberto Clemente Man of the Year Award. He posted eight homers, 25 RBIs, and a .304 average, and amid chemotherapy remains hopeful he is cancer free. In World Series notes, Cuba will air Game Five via Radio and TV Marti to include Cuban-born pitcher Livan Hernandez. Also in Cleveland, Ringling Bros Circus opens during the World Series with solid advance sales and expected walk-ups.
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Judge orders trial for former scout Luis Rosa in Dominican case
A Dominican Republic judge ordered former San Francisco Giants scout Luis Rosa to stand trial on charges of sexually molesting young players at a San Pedro de Macoris training camp. A separate civil trial against the Giants was also ordered. no dates were set. Rosa faces up to 10 years in prison and a $36,000 fine if convicted on all counts. He, 51, pleaded not guilty to sexual misconduct and fraud and remains detained without bail.
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