Stanton’s 5 RBIs power Marlins past Pirates (AP)

Last week, Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez suggested that Mike Stanton wear his gray pants for home games to turn around the rookie slugger's misfortunes at Sun Life Stadium. Stanton wasn't entirely against the idea -- he went into Thursday night's game hitting just .161 at home, but .320 on the road.

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Derek Jeter tries to get swing right for October (AP)

For a decade and a half, he has been a constant for the New York Yankees, sparking the offense and getting big hits at key moments. This, however, has been a most un-Jeter-like season for Derek Jeter, the captain with five World Series rings. For a stretch lasting from June 30 through Sept. 10, Jeter scuffled to a .229 average with two homers and 21 RBIs -- the lowest average for that long a period...

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Lincecum, Giants continue to win arms race (Yahoo! Sports)

With a weekend showdown against the Padres looming, S.F. rides stellar pitching to maintain its advantage.

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AL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

The hard-hitting Toronto Blue Jays honoured outgoing manager Cito Gaston in a truly fitting way.

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Travis Snider dons fake mustache for Cito, hits record home run (Yahoo! Sports)

For most retirement ceremonies, an excellent Donruss Diamond Kings -looking portrait painted by the center...

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AL Roundup: A look at Wednesday’s games (The Canadian Press)

The hard-hitting Toronto Blue Jays honoured outgoing manager Cito Gaston in a truly fitting way.

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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 29, 2010

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So long Cito – Gaston says bye with 8-4 win (The Canadian Press)

TORONTO - Cito Gaston's unshakable and steadying hand has guided the Toronto Blue Jays through virtually every single high-point in franchise history.

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Hill, Snider and Buck homer, Blue Jays beat Yanks (AP)

Aaron Hill hit a three-run homer, John Buck and Travis Snider added solo drives and the Toronto Blue Jays gave retiring manager Cito Gaston a winning send-off in his home finale, beating the New York Yankees 8-4 Wednesday night. The Yankees remained a half-game behind Tampa Bay in the AL East race. The Rays lost 2-0 to Baltimore.

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Four years later, Liriano is lights-out again (Yahoo! Sports)

The Twins’ playoff fortunes rest with the hard-throwing left-hander whose arm is finally 100 percent again.

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Selig glad Rangers have stability, great ownership (AP)

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says the AL West champion Texas Rangers have what the franchise deserves, with stability and a great ownership group. Selig's visit to Rangers Ballpark on Wednesday came seven weeks after owners approved the sale of the team to a group headed by team president Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg.

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