Archive for May 24th, 2008

The Dominican Republic has sought to exclude Dominican-born children of migrants from receiving citizenship, a measure that has particularly affected the children of ethnic Haitians.

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Jered Weaver pitched three-hit ball over eight innings and Vladimir Guerrero hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth to lead the visiting Los Angeles Angels over the Chicago White Sox, 2-0, on Saturday.

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Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer against Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson to beat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1.

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Reggie Jackson, a special Yankees consultant, has made three telephone calls recently to Willie Randolph, the embattled manager of the Mets.

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Jason Giambi hit a three-run homer in the second inning, and Bobby Abreu added a two-run shot in the sixth as the Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high four games.

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Last week, Willie Randolph, the embattled manager of the Mets, ignited a controversy when he discussed racism, double standards and perception.

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At 43, Mitch Williams has made a comeback off the field in Philadelphia, where he was the target of death threats from home fans during the 1993 World Series.

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With General Manager Omar Minaya watching on Saturday, the Mets granted Manager Willie Randolph a temporary reprieve by beating the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

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Under new manager Joe Girardi, the Yankees' clubhouse is a little more lively.

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It's no coincidence that the Yankees finally are winning with Jason Giambi starting to hit. "You feel like the club is going in the right direction," manager Joe Girardi said.

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The Marlins’ rise to the top of the N.L. East coincides with Andrew Miller’s trading walks for strikeouts. Miller, below, struck out 18 and walked 13 in compiling a 9.12 E.R.A. over his first six starts. In four starts since, he is 3-1 with a 1.44 E.R.A., striking out 26 and walking 7. The Mets, [...]

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Joba Chamberlain pitched two shutout innings in relief of a shaky Mike Mussina, Jason Giambi hit a three-run homer and the Yankees cruised to yet another victory on Saturday, a 12-6 decision over the Mariners.

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The team plans to sit down with league officials to discuss its objection to having a player from a historic rival to imitate Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium.

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Phillies closer Brad Lidge walked into Minute Maid Park on Thursday and the memories, good and bad, came flooding back.

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Ask the Astros star Lance Berkman about his sizzling start, and chances are he will not give a straight answer.

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