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10/28:

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Sox return home to faithful

By Tom Singer / MLB.com 10/28/2004

Hundreds of Red Sox Nationalists pushed up against railings aligned along Yawkey Way, remnants of Wednesday night's World Series Championship celebratory throngs. They had never left, continuing their vigil in near-freezing temperatures, awaiting their heroes. Full story >

Sox wrap a season for the ages Personnel changes key remarkable run

'Rolling Rally' to be held Saturday Celebration begins at 10 a.m. ET at Fenway Park

Schilling fulfills mission Right-hander at a loss to describe championship

McKeon on Wild Card three-peat Red Sox join Marlins and Angels as champions

Babe: There was no curse Sultan of Swat congratulates Red Sox

Few visit Babe's grave to celebrate Red Sox end 86-year 'Curse of the Bambino'

Cubs still waiting to break through Chicago last won World Series in 1908

Sox all alone atop AL drought list Chicago teams combine for 183 years without title

Press Row: Celebrating the Red Sox What writers are saying about Boston's championship

10/27, GAME 4: Red Sox 3, Cardinals 0 Wrap >

Magic 8 ball: Sox rack up history

By Ian Browne / MLB.com 10/28/2004

In the baseball-crazed region of New England, they will no longer cuss about mythical curses. Red Sox players will no longer be force-fed history lessons on the generations of championship futility that preceded them. Full story >

October now belongs to Red Sox Drought-ending championship the stuff of legend

Life good for game, Commissioner Red Sox win in Series caps banner year for baseball

Red Sox set record with Series win Club first to close a postseason with eight straight wins

For Boston, 1918 a thing of the past A look back to the year the Sox made ancient history

Spanning the globe to see history Fans come from far and wide to see Sox win in St. Louis

Huge impact on Boston, say experts Sox victory possibly biggest moment in city's history

They said it: Game 4 quotes Players, fans and others talk about the Series clincher

Facts machine Sox make leap down list of teams searching for a ring

Sox epitomize magic of baseball Postseason joyride provides indelible memories

Game balls: Rating Game 4 Red Sox earn kudos for burying curse

Manny, Barry win '04 Aaron Awards Fan voting determines best all-around offensive players

Hank Aaron Award presentation Barry Bonds and Manny Ramirez are 2004 winners

Stars align at Game 4 From Brock to beer pitchman, Busch is where it's at

World Series Game 4 Hot Sheet A look at topics of note prior to Wednesday's game

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Cardinals shut out in clincher Redbirds fall to Red Sox after 105-win season

Booming bats silenced in Series Cards credit Boston pitching for baffling potent hitters

Cards' season should be celebrated Despite rough ending, Redbirds accomplished much

Cards tip caps to Red Sox Redbirds philosophical about World Series loss

Facts machine Cardinals' sluggers shut down by Red Sox

Sanders reflects on season World Series loss doesn't tarnish splendid season

Notes: La Russa tweaks lineup Rolen, Edmonds yet to get going in World Series

Facts machine Teams with the best record swept in seven Series

Cards fan wins World Series tickets Surfing club's Web site lands professor at Game 4

Tony La Russa postgame quotes Manager compliments Red Sox on well played series

Tony La Russa pregame quotes Manager talks about team execution, lineup changes

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Boston powers: Pitching, baby Lowe authors another clutch performance in Game 4

Manny named World Series MVP Bat, arm earn him award after Game 4 clincher

Millar: An amazing feeling First baseman reflects on Boston's historic season

Francona gets his wish First-year skipper guides Red Sox to World Series title

Epstein builds long-awaited winner Young GM proves ownership made right choice

Red Sox Planet rejoices Even Antarctica checks in with jubilation

Clutch during closing time Foulke wraps up great postseason in style

Title is dream come true for Nixon Outfielder's goal of World Series championship met

A party like none other in Boston Long-suffering fans earn right to go nuts ... and they do

Facts machine Boston wins a clincher for the first of seven tries

Sox artifacts Hall of Fame-bound Foulke's spikes, Pedro's cap to be on display

Notes: 'It was pretty bad' Red Sox owner still amazed at ALCS comeback

Sox front office has SoCal roots Epstein, Lucchino among transplants from '90s Padres

Burks ready to end his Series skid Sox outfielder hopes 18-year career ends with ring

Terry Francona postgame quotes Manager says team played up to their expectations

Manny Ramirez postgame quotes MVP comments on winning World Series in a sweep

Terry Francona pregame quotes Manager says team is not looking past game at hand

10/26, GAME 3: Red Sox 4, Cardinals 1 Wrap >

Boston's ace trumps Cards

By Ian Browne / MLB.com 10/27/2004

The Red Sox are a mere 27 outs away from becoming one of the greatest sports stories ever. This, after they silenced the Cardinals, 4-1, in Game 3 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Full story >

Planets aligning for Red Sox Confluence of bizarre events has Boston one win away

Game balls: Rating Game 3 Red Sox move within one win of breaking Curse

Sox want to seal the deal Lowe, Marquis to do battle in Game 4 on Wednesday

Edgar Martinez wins Clemente Recently retired DH the first Puerto Rican to win honor

2004 Clemente Award presentation Martinez, Clemente Jr., Selig and Fulp address media

Game 3 brings out Cards greats Musial, Gibson among ex-players on hand at Busch

World Series Game 3 Hot Sheet Ten things to consider before Tuesday's game

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Redbirds' bats silenced in Game 3 Cards down 3-0 in World Series after loss to Red Sox

Athletic Marquis ready for Game 4 Cardinals turn to youngster in must-win situation

Uncharacteristic gaffes hurt Cards Redbirds appear confused on the base paths in Game 3

How to come back from a 3-0 deficit Despite uphill climb, World Series isn't over for Cards

Cardinals short hops St. Louis now faces a must-win Game 4 to stay alive

Sanders staying positive Outfielder says Cards are calm despite 3-0 deficit

Notes: Kline to see hand specialist Veteran reliever could be out six weeks or four months

Carpenter honored with TSN award Selected by magazine as top NL comeback player

Tony La Russa postgame quotes Manager comments on mistakes, missed opportunities

Jason Marquis pregame quotes Game 4 pitcher talks about his approach to starting

Tony La Russa pregame quotes Cardinals manager breaks down the momentum

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Mixed emotions for Pedro in win Pedro's first Series victory could be last in Sox uniform

Sox up big, but not overconfident Boston up 3-0, but players know there's still one to win

Millar: We are staying focused First baseman breaks down Boston's Game 3 victory

Ramirez brings all-around game Slugger flashes power, shows off arm in Game 3 win

Facts machine Teams with a 3-0 Series lead are unbeaten

Red Sox short hops Boston is a win away from ending its 86-year drought

Notes: Faith in Schilling Arroyo, Francona think hurler would make next start

Boston's success vs. St. Louis Cities linked by several notable sporting events

Lowe takes shot at ending Series Right-hander gets first chance to end 86-year drought

Pedro Martinez postgame quotes Pitcher discusses defense behind him, Boston career

Terry Francona postgame quotes Manager on team's performance, approach tomorrow

Manny Ramirez postgame quotes Left fielder comments on his Game 3 performance

Derek Lowe pregame quotes Boston pitcher talks about getting to the big game

Terry Francona pregame quotes Manager comments on Red Sox pitching, lineup

10/25, OFF-DAY

World Series shifts to St. Louis

By Mike Bauman / MLB.com 10/25/2004

For the St. Louis Cardinals, the search is on for something to build on, something to hold on to, something, anything positive. Full story >

It's now Red Sox Planet From around the globe, fans express hope, elation

St. Louis: Best baseball town? Several say compassion, knowledge set city apart

Shortstops share native spotlight Renteria, Cabrera a hit in Colombia

Glavine: Sox must stay focused As Boston well knows, anything can happen

World Series Game 3 Hot Sheet Ten things to consider before Tuesday's game

Press Row: Ugly Sox burying curse What writers are saying about Boston's 2-0 series lead

World Series program a must-read National pastime celebrated in 200-page anthology

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Suppan hopes to outsmart 'idiots' Cardinals' Game 3 starter to face ex-Boston mates

Notes: Staff must throw strikes Walks haunt Cards' hurlers; Marquis a go for Game 4

Cards eager to start over at home Redbirds are 6-0 at Busch Stadium this postseason

Heart of Cards' order missing Rolen, Edmonds, Sanders go 3-for-22 in Games 1, 2

Tony La Russa off-day quotes Manager comments on NL, home-field advantage

Jeff Suppan off-day quotes Cards' Game 3 starter discusses facing former team

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Pedro preps for defining start Red Sox expect vintage Martinez magic in Game 3

Foulke proves elite in saving Sox Closer has pitched 12 scoreless innings in postseason

Shift to Busch means Ortiz's 'D' key To keep RBI machine in lineup, Sox have to adjust

Notes: Sox adapt to NL rules Ortiz to play first, Millar to come off bench

Terry Francona off-day quotes Manager talks about Game 3 pitching matchup

10/24, GAME 2: Red Sox 6, Cardinals 2 Wrap >

Red Sox have a winning pair

By Ian Browne / MLB.com 10/25/2004

While the loose tendon in Curt Schilling's right ankle is literally being held together by thread, the Red Sox now have far more stable footing in their quest to bring home the franchise's first World Series championship since 1918. Full story >

Scruffy Sox are gettin' it done Disheveled looks make Boston's boys the anti-Yanks

Schilling joins class of courage Boston hurler's gritty performance is one for the ages

Win caps big day in Beantown Sox grab 2-0 Series lead hours after Pats extend streak

Game balls: Rating Game 2 Schilling, Sox fans earn Sunday night kudos

Cards hope it's better at Busch World Series shifts to St. Louis for Game 3 on Tuesday

Going to Fenway Park in my mind Taylor continues trend of local national anthem singers

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Cards miss chances in Game 2 Red Sox win despite committing four errors

Cards eager to start over at home Redbirds are 6-0 at Busch Stadium this postseason

Heart of Cards' order missing Rolen, Edmonds, Sanders go 3-for-22 in Games 1, 2

Morris' outing all too familiar Right-hander's mistakes prove costly to Cardinals

Facts machine Cardinals a perfect 6-0 on home turf this postseason

Cardinals short hops St. Louis hopes return to Busch will energize bats

Sanders admits missing second Cards veteran played it safe by going back to base

Notes: Womack back in lineup Second baseman OK to play in Game 2 of Series

Tony La Russa postgame quotes Manager, team disappointed leaving Boston 0-2

Tony Womack pregame quotes Second baseman talks about his injury, desire to play

Tony La Russa pregame quotes Manager talks about Game 1 loss, starting rotation

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Schilling guts one out in Game 2 Throws six innings of one-run ball at Cardinals

Sox hitters come through in clutch All six of Boston's runs driven in with two outs

Millar: The whole team is clicking Boston's first baseman breaks down Game 2

Sox shrug off rough play in field Boston makes four more errors, but leads Series, 2-0

Red Sox short hops Schilling's guts, Red Sox bats lift Boston to 2-0 lead

Facts machine Red Sox take important 2-0 World Series advantage

Pole vaults into center stage Trio of Game 1 homers brings attention to Pesky's Pole

Notes: Ortiz protection key to order Foulke a postseason hero; Damon praises clubhouse

Red Sox fans go belly-up Autograph seekers in pursuit of players

Curt Schilling postgame quotes Pitcher talks about his injury situation leading up to start

Terry Francona postgame quotes Manager talks about Schilling's performance, errors

Johnny Damon pregame quotes Center fielder talks about the individuality of the team

Terry Francona pregame quotes Manager says team knows how to pick each other up

10/23, GAME 1: Red Sox 11, Cardinals 9 Wrap >

Sox market up at opening Bell

By Ian Browne / MLB.com 10/24/2004

The Red Sox erased all their flaws with the ability to keep swinging. They simply outslugged the Cardinals, 11-9, in Game 1 on Saturday night at Fenway Park. Full story >

So much for a letdown Sox start Series swiftly with offensive outburst

Sox, Cards downright offensive Series gets out to fast start with high-scoring shootout

Redbirds can't have flat Matt Schilling to oppose Morris in Sunday's Game 2

Glavine: This Series fun to watch Mets lefty has soft spot for hometown Red Sox

Game balls: Rating Game 1 Bellhorn bops BoSox to lead in Fall Classic

McCarver, Buck seeing it all These playoffs have amazed FOX announcing duo

Party time in Beantown Fenway enjoys first World Series game since 1986

Sox fan hits Game 1 ticket jackpot Trip to redsox.com nets trip to Fenway for Series opener

Celebs, writers weigh in on Series Phil Jackson supports Cards; Affleck sticks with Sox

Boston-St. Louis: A tale of two cities Two old baseball towns prepare for culture clash

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Cards' spirited rally falls short Walker delivers four hits in loss to Red Sox

Haren a bright spot for Cards Rookie reliever shines on a bad night for pitchers

Walker makes most of Series debut Outfielder goes 4-for-5, including homer, two doubles

Facts machine Walker on fire in Game 1 of each postseason series

Williams roughed up early Cards starter takes responsibility for Game 1 loss

Cards' Morris gets Game 2 start Right-hander will take mound on three days' rest

Cardinals short hops St. Louis offense meets its American League match

Injury won't ground Womack Infielder will play Game 2 after taking hit off collarbone

Sanders not fazed by loss Veteran says Cards will bounce back from Game 1

Notes: Kline left off Series roster Carpenter also not part of Cardinals' postseason staff

Tony La Russa postgame quotes Cardinals manager shares thoughts on Game 1 loss

Matt Morris pregame quotes St. Louis' Game 2 starter shares thoughts about series

Tony La Russa pregame quotes Cardinals manager gives thoughts before Game 1

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Bellhorn helps Sox ring up victory Second baseman's two-run shot leads way in Game 1

Ortiz blasts HR in first Series at-bat DH takes first pitch into right-field seats, drives in three

Millar: We picked each other up After miscues, teammates rallied around everybody

Sox market up at opening Bell Bellhorn belts two-run homer in eighth to deliver win

Facts machine Eight of last 10 Game 1 winners took series

Sox have crazy 8th, cut Cards Boston commits four errors but survives Game 1

Schilling set to stitch together a win Veteran righty expects to see some bunts come his way

Red Sox short hops Big bats lift Boston to win in World Series opener

Notes: Managing respect Francona and La Russa think highly of each other

Mark Bellhorn postgame quotes Second baseman talks about Game 1 offensive battle

Terry Francona postgame quotes Red Sox manager gives his thoughts on Game 1 win

Curt Schilling pregame quotes Boston's Game 2 starter gives thoughts on Series

Terry Francona pregame quotes Manager talks about his lineup, bullpen for Game 1

10/22, CARDINALS-RED SOX PREVIEW

Bauman: Time to step up

By Mike Bauman 10/22/2004

Now comes the part where the columnist, fresh from that incisive, intrepid Boston-in-seven pick in the ALCS, attempts to take the next crucial step. Full story >

Explosive lineups take center stage 2004 Fall Classic a stark contrast to stingy '67 Series

Best hitters get their biggest stage Pujols, Ortiz have dominated foes as Series opens

Good fortune for Walker, Cabrera Trades bring World Series debuts for hitters

World Series Game 1 Hot Sheet Ten things to consider before Saturday's game

Wild Cards a staple of Fall Classic Boston trying to become third straight to win it all

'04 Series gives flashbacks to '67 Reliving Yaz, Gibson and the echoes of another era

Claire: Great Series on horizon History points to exciting matchup

World Series position matchups Who's got the edge going into the 100th Fall Classic

World Series pitching matchups A quick look at the starters for the Red Sox and Cards

O Zone efficiency helps Cards, Sox Success with RISP a key factor in both LCS victories

2004 World Series umpires announced Twenty-nine-year vet Montague to head crew

Baseball Daily News / Cardinals

Time right for Cards' Williams Veteran right-hander tabbed for Game 1 start

La Russa wrestles with DH decision Weather may factor in Cardinals manager's thinking

Red Sox, Cards set Series rosters St. Louis reliever Reyes replaces injured Kline

Womack the spark St. Louis lacked Second baseman dealt by Boston in Spring Training

Notes: Cards rotation up in air Carpenter a question mark for staff; Tavarez on roster

Sanders: Monster a challenge Cards outfielder happy to be back in World Series

Facts machine La Russa already in elite company, looking for more

Woody Williams workout day quotes St. Louis' Game 1 starter gives his thoughts

Tony La Russa workout day quotes Cardinals manager discusses start of World Series

Baseball Daily News / Red Sox

Wakefield gets a second chance What a difference a year makes for knuckleballer

Millar: We're ready for Series Slugger says expect no letdown from Sox after ALCS

Red Sox, Cards set Series rosters St. Louis reliever Reyes replaces injured Kline

Renewed top of order saves Sox Damon, Bellhorn fight through slump, deliver in finale

Mueller faces hometown Cards Missouri native grew up Cards fan but a Sox fan now

Ultimate challenge starts for Boston After beating Yankees, how do Sox focus on Cards?

Notes: Long wait over for Mirabelli Catcher has been waiting for Series start for a year

Facts machine Francona could continue recent trend

Chicago eatery wishes Red Sox well Long-suffering Cubs fans send Boston good luck

Terry Francona workout day quotes Sox skipper talks about the series vs. the Cardinals

Tim Wakefield workout day quotes Game 1 starter for Boston talks about getting the ball

Keith Foulke workout day quotes Sox closer meets media on eve on World Series