Baseball notebook: MLB takes over control of Dodgers (Yahoo! Sports)

The continuing saga over control of the Los Angeles Dodgers took an abrupt turn Wednesday when Major League Baseball announced it was taking over control of the team, effective immediately. "I have taken this action because of my deep concerns regarding the finances and...

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All in: Rangers finally reach first World Series (AP)

The Texas Rangers did a victory lap, sharing the moment with their frenzied fans. They sprayed each other with ginger ale on the field to involve the AL championship series MVP in the celebration, and doused their manager with the contents of a water cooler. Fireworks and confetti filled the Texas sky.

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A-Rod, Yankees rally in 8th, beat Texas in ALCS (The Canadian Press)

ARLINGTON, Texas - Nolan Ryan hollered from the front row, manager Ron Washington pumped his fist in the dugout and C.J. Wilson kept in control on the mound.

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Cliff Lee solid in return to mound, leads Rangers past Yankees (SportingNews.com)

Cliff Lee walked his first and last batters Sunday. In between, the Texas Rangers' left-hander was in control against the New York Yankees. Lee pitched into the ninth inning in his first start after missing a turn with a sore back, helping the Rangers to a 4-1 victory and a three-game sweep of the world champs. "I wanted to go out there and get us as deep in the game as I could and put up as many zeroes as I could," Lee told reporters.

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Scherzer dominant for 6 innings, Tigers beat Yanks (AP)

Max Scherzer kept the Detroit Tigers in control most of the way. Once Jose Valverde came in, that's when things got wild. Scherzer pitched two-hit ball for six shutout innings and a shaky Valverde got Derek Jeter to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded Monday night, giving the Tigers a 3-1 win over the New York Yankees.

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MLB owners approve sale of Texas Rangers (AP)

Major League Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Texas Rangers to an investment group led by Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and sports attorney Chuck Greenberg on Thursday. The sale was formally approved at a MLB owners' meeting in Minneapolis, marking the end of a monthslong struggle that Ryan and Greenberg endured to take control of the club.

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