Payroll dangers have passed says baseball chief aide
Bud Selig warned a team risked missing payroll next week but his top aide and other officials said any immediate financial problems had been resolved. An anonymous high official noted prior cash-flow issues at Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, though both clubs denied ongoing trouble.
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Astros stay hot with 4-3 win over Reds
Astros slugger Geoff Blum drove in three with a third inning homer and Roy Oswalt spun seven-plus innings as Houston beat Cincinnati 4-3. Oswalt improved to 10-5 after facing a bases-loaded jam in the sixth, while Jeff Bagwell and Daryle Ward sparked a second inning rally with back-to-back doubles off Elmer Dessens.
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Major League Baseball standings and schedule notes
Philadelphia hosts N Y Mets as D Amico contrasts with 4 7. Cincinnati visits Houston while Miller 4 3 starts. Thursday results show Atlanta 8 Montreal 5 and Mets 9 Phillies 1. Other games include Arizona at Los Angeles and Colorado at San Francisco with noted pitchers and start times.
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Indians Fire Manager Manuel in Major Shakeup after Disappointing Season
Cleveland dismissed Manuel after a season of setbacks and a midseason rebuild that included trading ace Bartolo Colon to Montreal. Third baseman Joel Skinner was named interim manager, with Shapiro hinting Skinner could become full time boss after the year.
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Martinez Aims to Finish Strong Despite Slump
Martinez talks about adjusting his stance and staying calm after rough at bats. He says early struggles weren’t about bat speed and dismisses lingering doubts, citing a key home run off Kerry Wood as proof his power remains. La Russa counters the chatter, defending his player.
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Murphysboro runs past Zeigler in Legion clash
Murphysboro topped Zeigler 12-0 on Thursday night as Brian Manis Clay Layne and Guy Draper drove in two runs each. Top Murphysboro hitters included Manis Lukes Draper and Korando with multiple hits, lifting Murphysboro to an 18-10 record.
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