Diamondbacks sweep Cubs to reach NLCS in 5-1 win
Arizona, led by Chris Young's leadoff homer and stellar defense, beat Chicago 5-1 to sweep the best-of-five series. Livan Hernandez worked six innings, four double plays turned, as the Diamondbacks advance to the NL Championship Series for the second time in franchise history, aiming at Colorado or Philadelphia.
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Cubs fall in NLDS as 99-year drought deepens in Chicago
The Arizona Diamondbacks swept the Chicago Cubs 5-1 in three games, ending Chicago’s title quest since 1908. Derrek Lee had two hits, while Alfonso Soriano and Aramis Ramirez went 0-for-7 with no RBIs. Soriano made the final out. Ramirez went 0-for-12 in the series. Cubs owner shift looms after Tribune Co. sale plans.
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Angels at home for Game 3 in ALDS against Red Sox
Angels, limping with Guerrero and Anderson hurt, host Boston in Game 3 after dropping two straight. Scioscia weighs lineup shifts as Schilling headlines a rematch of their 2004 bloody sock game and the crowd vows rally monkey support. Kendrick stays hopeful in a must-win setup.
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Boston Loses No 2 Lead as A L L Cubs Win Series
In the AL playoffs Boston and Los Angeles split a pair with Boston taking game two to lead 2-0, then fall short in subsequent matchups. Schilling and Weaver face off as Coxed fall ballots, while Cleveland dominates New York in a blowout to even or lead the series 2-0. Arizona closes out Chicago in the NL, and Colorado sweeps Philadelphia to clinch the series.
Cardinals Pick Up Isringhausen Option For 2008
The St. Louis Cardinals exercised an $8 million option on closer Jason Isringhausen, ensuring his return next season. Mozeliak cited his hip surgery recovery and value to the bullpen, noting Isringhausen led with 32 of 34 save chances and a 2.48 ERA in 65 innings. The move follows Walt Jocketty’s dismissal.
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Hearst appeals ruling on public release of steroid case names
Hearst Corp appeals a district court ruling that there is no public right to reveal the names of baseball players tied to steroid allegations from a 2005 IRS sworn statement used to obtain a search warrant for Kirk Radomski. Mariners coaching staff reshuffle announced. Chavez back after shoulder surgery.
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