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BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL TEAM, THERE IS A LEADER Baseball's best teams are preparing for the big month of October and the quest for the big prize in the World Series. Each one of them will be counting on certain players to help them reach the pinnacle of the sport. For the Cardinals, it could be Adam Wainwright, chasing 20 wins and a Cy Young. Cliff Lee gives the defending-champion Phillies greater hope. Bobby Abreu has taught the Angels patience. And on the other side of LA, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier have become a dynamic duo. Other Headlines: • Morneau's season ends with back injury »               • All-Time 9 » • Bodley: Jeter deserving of AL MVP »                     • MLB.com OnBase » • Phillies motivated by finishing strong »                  • Scioscia becoming fixture in postseason » All games listed in ET. Full Schedule » Thurs., Sept. 17 7:10 PM ET Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Boston Red Sox Click Here for full Sept. 17 schedule Fri., Sept. 18 8:15 PM ET Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals Click Here for full Sept. 18 schedule Sat., Sept. 19 8:10 PM ET Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks Click Here for full Sept. 19 schedule Sun., Sept. 20 4:10 PM ET San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers Click Here for full Sept. 20 schedule Mon., Sept. 21 10:05 PM ET New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Click Here for full Sept. 21 schedule Tues., Sept. 22 4:10 PM ET Philadelphia Phillies vs Florida Marlins Click Here for full Sept. 22 schedule YANKS CAPTAIN PASSES FIRST CAPTAIN Derek Jeter recorded the 2,722nd hit of his career, shouldering past Lou Gehrig for the most in the history of the Yankees franchise. MORE >> ICHIRO MAKES HISTORY The Mariners right fielder became the first player in Major League history to have nine consecutive 200-hit seasons, surpassing Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler, who had eight from 1894-1901. MORE >> MLBlogs: SPEAK YOUR MIND You're a fan, which means you've got something to day. Share your thoughts and observations with other fans around the globe. MORE >> MLB.com/Entertainment Eric Hutchinson stops by the MLB studio to talk fantasy baseball and music. And if you want to "Rock and Roll" like Eric enter to win a Gibson Les Paul Studio. Chevy Honors the Spirit of Community by presenting the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award honoring baseball's most recognized humanitarian. Vote and be entered for a chance to win a trip to the World Series. Vote now >>

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