http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=-1&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is a baseball feed en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=70599252&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2F_lsquo_The_Freak_rsquo__wins_2nd_straight_NL_Cy_Young_11-20-2009.html NEW YORK — Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT fa3ce46bfd10a110c4e96d2a05ef6eba 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=70442562&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FAdversity_leads_to_awards_11-19-2009.html NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT e6762a3724daf4fef14cb9cf1fbe8a92 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=70350882&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FBeane_likes_what_he_rsquo_s_seeing_in_A_rsquo_s_11-18-2009.html OAKLAND, Calif. — General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 906cd2d597d09d94334766a4b56d9de2 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=70350772&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FA_Royal_reward_for_Greinke_11-18-2009.html NEW YORK — Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, easily beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 424fb6de2f9cd1490a6feeabdea826fc 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=70254607&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FMarlins_rsquo__Coghlan__A_rsquo_s_Bailey_name_top_rookies_11-17-2009.html NEW YORK — Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance in the majors. Now each has a rookie reward that will last forever. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 6a3783aec00ba4b632fc717915f32ff5 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69830802&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FGMs_head_home_to_work_on_offseason_trades_11-12-2009.html CHICAGO — General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O’Hare International Airport. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT cda9d235212e3ea142bf89ac57335e3b 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69830807&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FRollins__Victorino_repeat_as_Gold_Glove_winners_11-12-2009.html NEW YORK — Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 456c4d2589c86800cb230a9a59eb9497 2009-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69736852&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FEverything_turns_to_gold_for_Jeter_11-11-2009.html NEW YORK — Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 051a499da794a54c86ec124e2da08e6b 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69736837&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FGMs_say_no_to_more_replay_use_11-11-2009.html CHICAGO — Baseball general managers failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 55665ef6e0113e7587a69c3a14b38dab 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69633927&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FWorld_Series_MVP_becomes_free_agent_11-10-2009.html NEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 3089268666cf9c765f36d4c3d4567ff2 2009-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69446532&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FYankees__N_Y__celebrate_title_11-07-2009.html NEW YORK — Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship Friday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 6c4b5b506f716558543f81c168bea4a7 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69446517&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FPhillies_keep_Lee__Manny_stays_in_LA_11-07-2009.html NEW YORK — Manny Ramirez decided to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, and baseball’s trade market sprang to life with a pair of swaps two days after the World Series. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT b4b806ab30f50b8ce5f34f6c85259b98 2009-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69263507&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FSAYONARA_IN_6_11-05-2009.html NEW YORK — Back in his native Japan, they call Hideki Matsui “Godzilla.” Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT ce6504c35cf9c9e84949854eb382ad51 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69053402&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FHamels_looking_forward_to_a_title_shot_11-04-2009.html PHILADELPHIA - Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels really is looking forward to the end of the season. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 6732cfce41e5b20962068cb08f0fd551 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69053392&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FBronx_brings_confidence_out_in_Yanks_11-04-2009.html NEW YORK - They’re back home in the Bronx, in their luxurious new ballpark, with 50,000 expected supporters and an unmatched history of success on their side. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT d7325750f50280f83c0cd93cf51f8db2 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=69053387&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FHoward_piling_up_Ks_at_record_pace_11-04-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard’s World Series can be summed up like this: swing and miss. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT c7975eedce2523cb02dbedd2f8d079f2 2009-11-04T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=68818977&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FLEE_STOPS_YANKS_11-02-2009.html PHILADELPHIA - Don’t pop those champagne corks just yet, New York Yankees. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 53af354bd9b3c62f25599bc41de22bea 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=68827932&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FVictorino__Phils_not_sign_stealing_11-03-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — Shane Victorino joked he’s not smart enough to steal signs. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 424cfe9823d345d5614bf1a99cfd3713 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=68827912&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FYankees_rsquo__mound_meetings_give_MLB_pause_11-03-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — All those meetings on the mound called by catcher Jorge Posada and the New York Yankees are giving Major League Baseball pause, too. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 9d622da1f94dac3b44af333c2f420def 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182236&44=68460622&32=3991&7=192497&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Fbaseball%2FLidge_to_nowhere_11-02-2009.html PHILADELPHIA – Brad Lidge imploded again. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 01cc3fb674c3234b6123fb5181ad56ab 2009-11-02T05:00:00Z