NLDS – Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 3
The Chicago Cubs face elimination on Saturday in Game 3 as they travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers. Chicago has played very poorly in the first two games of this series and now everyone’s favorite in the National League could be gone in three straight. The Cubs will look to Rich Harden to save their season. He will be opposed by Hiroki Kuroda of the Dodgers.
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ALDS – Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels – Game 2
The Anaheim Angels may have had the best record in the Major Leagues this season but if they don’t win Game 2 on Friday night they could be headed for an early exit in this year’s playoffs. The Angels lost the opener of this best of five series 4-1 on Wednesday and now must beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox on Friday or face the unpleasant prospect of having to win three straight against the World Champs.
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ALDS Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays – Game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The Rays won 6-4 on Thursday thanks to two home runs by Evan Longoria. Tampa will send Scott Kazmir to the mound on Friday. He will be opposed by Chicago’s Mark Buehrle.
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NLDS – Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs Game 2
A pivotal Game 2 takes place on Thursday night as the Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their National League Divisional Series. Chicago will be going with Carlos Zambrano while the Dodgers counter with Chad Billingsley.
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ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 1)
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon. The Sox come into the game having won three must-win games in a row just to make the playoffs while Tampa has been resting at home. Now Chicago must piece together a pitching rotation while Tampa is set, starting with their best pitcher, James Shields on Thursday.
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Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies Pick and Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers got a huge come from behind win on Wednesday as they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-3, getting two runs in the eighth inning. Manager Ned Yost has not been one to panic even though his team just completed a 3-7 homestand.
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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays Preview 8/21/08
The New York Yankees are in danger of falling out of the American League playoff race and have a tough task on Thursday as they face Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays. Halladay is 14-9 on the season with a 2.64 ERA. He will be opposed by Sidney Ponson who is 7-3 on the season with a 4.19 ERA.
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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays Preview 8/20/08
The top two teams in the American League conclude their series on Wednesday as Tampa Bay hosts Los Angeles. The Rays send Matt Garza to the mound on Wednesday while the Angels counter with Jered Weaver.
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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Preview 8/20/08
An excellent pitching matchup should be on tap Wednesday night as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres. Dan Haren gets the call for Arizona while Jake Peavy starts for San Diego. Haren is 13-6 on the season with a 2.96 ERA while Peavy is 9-8 with a 2.61 ERA.
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Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs Preview 8/19/08
The Chicago Cubs have the best home record in baseball at 45-17 and will be heavily favored to add to that mark on Tuesday night as they host the Cincinnati Reds with Rich Harden on the mound. Harden has been excellent for the Cubs but is still looking for his first win at Wrigley Field. Harden is 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA with the Cubs but hasn’t gotten a decision at home where he is 0-0 with a 2.81 ERA. Harden won his only career start against the Red back in 2004. Chicago is 5-4 against the Reds this season with four of those wins coming at home.
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