Mike Mussina pitches scoreless ball into the 6th inning, and rookie Robinson Cano lines a three-run double in the 1st as the New York Yankees defeat Bartolo Colón and the Los Angeles Angels, 4 – 2, in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.

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Mike Mussina pitches scoreless ball into the 6th inning, and rookie Robinson Cano lines a three-run double in the 1st as the New York Yankees defeat Bartolo Colón and the Los Angeles Angels, 4 – 2, in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.

The Chicago White Sox rout the Boston Red Sox, 14 – 2, to take the first game of their American League Division Series. The White Sox hit an ALDS record-setting five home runs.

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The Chicago White Sox rout the Boston Red Sox, 14 – 2, to take the first game of their American League Division Series. The White Sox hit an ALDS record-setting five home runs.

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres, 8 – 5, to take the first game of their National League Division Series. Reggie Sanders set an NLDS record with six RBI, including the third grand slam in Cardinals postseason history in the 5th inning.

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The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres, 8 – 5, to take the first game of their National League Division Series. Reggie Sanders set an NLDS record with six RBI, including the third grand slam in Cardinals postseason history in the 5th inning.

With John Hart’s resignation yesterday, the Rangers name his assistant Jon Daniels to be the team’s general manager. The 28 year-old, who is ten months younger than BoSox boss Theo Epstein, becomes the youngest GM in big league history.

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With John Hart’s resignation yesterday, the Rangers name his assistant Jon Daniels to be the team’s general manager. The 28 year-old, who is ten months younger than BoSox boss Theo Epstein, becomes the youngest GM in big league history.

In a recorded message shown at the start of the last regular season game at Busch Stadium, Joe Buck, unable to be in attendance due to calling an NFL game on national television, asks the crowd to honor his late father by singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” a cappella. A stirring rendition fills the ballpark when 50,000 voices join in unison to sing the national anthem, a fitting tribute to the late and beloved Cardinal broadcaster.

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In a recorded message shown at the start of the last regular season game at Busch Stadium, Joe Buck, unable to be in attendance due to calling an NFL game on national television, asks the crowd to honor his late father by singing the “Star-Spangled Banner” a cappella. A stirring rendition fills the ballpark when 50,000 voices join in unison to sing the national anthem, a fitting tribute to the late and beloved Cardinal broadcaster.

The Brewers compile their first non-losing season since 1992 when the team finishes the season with an 81-81 record. Milwaukee had a chance to finish with a winning record but dropped their last two games to the Pirates at PNC Park.

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The Brewers compile their first non-losing season since 1992 when the team finishes the season with an 81-81 record. Milwaukee had a chance to finish with a winning record but dropped their last two games to the Pirates at PNC Park.

Delta Air Lines names one of its Boeing 757s ‘Big Papi’ in honor of the Red Sox designated hitter. David Ortiz attends at the dedication ceremony at Logan International Airport, where the company unveils the newly lettered jet, a Song Plane.

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Delta Air Lines names one of its Boeing 757s ‘Big Papi’ in honor of the Red Sox designated hitter. David Ortiz attends at the dedication ceremony at Logan International Airport, where the company unveils the newly lettered jet, a Song Plane.

Mariner outfielder Ichiro Suzuki becomes the first player in baseball history to collect 200 hits each of his first five seasons in the big leagues. The Japanese native, who was last season’s AL batting champ, joins Willie Keeler (1894-1901), Wade Boggs (1983-89), Chuck Klein (1929-33), Al Simmons (1929-33), and Charlie Gehringer (1933-37) as the sixth major leaguer to have reached this plateau for at least five consecutive seasons.

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Mariner outfielder Ichiro Suzuki becomes the first player in baseball history to collect 200 hits each of his first five seasons in the big leagues. The Japanese native, who was last season’s AL batting champ, joins Willie Keeler (1894-1901), Wade Boggs (1983-89), Chuck Klein (1929-33), Al Simmons (1929-33), and Charlie Gehringer (1933-37) as the sixth major leaguer to have reached this plateau for at least five consecutive seasons.

Jhonny Peralta sets a new club record for home runs hit by an Indian shortstop. The 24 year-old’s third-inning blast against the Devil Rays gives the Dominican his 24th round-tripper of the season, one more than Woodie Held hit in 1961.

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Jhonny Peralta sets a new club record for home runs hit by an Indian shortstop. The 24 year-old’s third-inning blast against the Devil Rays gives the Dominican his 24th round-tripper of the season, one more than Woodie Held hit in 1961.

The San Diego Padres clinch the fourth division title in their 37-year history, beating the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 1. The Padres (79-79) need to win three of their last four games to finish above .500. Since 1969, and excluding strike years, the 1973 Mets own the lowest winning percentage of a division champion by going 82-79 (.509) to win the NL East that year.

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The San Diego Padres clinch the fourth division title in their 37-year history, beating the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 1. The Padres (79-79) need to win three of their last four games to finish above .500. Since 1969, and excluding strike years, the 1973 Mets own the lowest winning percentage of a division champion by going 82-79 (.509) to win the NL East that year.