DEBUT: A late-inning replacement at shortstop April.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Rookie roundup By Pat Coleman, USA TODAY Baseball Weekly Players who made their major league debuts] Reference

Clemens, late-inning drama deliver excitement for fans.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Clemens, late-inning drama deliver excitement for fans] Reference

Felix Rodriguez's job is getting out of late-inning jams.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Late addition saves Giants' day] Reference

This time they were on the positive end of a late-inning win.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

The late-inning heroics overshadowed a phenomenal performance by.    From Wordnik.com.  [Major League Baseball - Diamondbacks vs. Yankees] Reference

Riggleman wants Bruney to become a viable, late-inning reliever.    From Wordnik.com.  [Nationals Journal] Reference

Look for Luis Sojo to come in as late-inning defensive replacement.    From Wordnik.com.  [USA TODAY Latest news] Reference

USATODAY. com - Clemens, late-inning drama deliver excitement for fans.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Clemens, late-inning drama deliver excitement for fans] Reference

With his club devastated by late-inning losses, Narron turned to Irabu.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Ever-adapting Irabu fills in] Reference

Braden Looper: He could emerge as a late-inning factor out of the bullpen.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - 19. Florida Marlins] Reference

This late-inning tension is a common theme for the Marlins in the playoffs.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Winning: A tough wall to scale for Marlins] Reference

Conversely, the Yankees haven't mustered much late-inning magic of their own.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Men in blue have gotten job done all along] Reference

When the Yankees won Game 4 with late-inning heroics, they were back on the scent.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Diamondbacks' turn to go after Yanks] Reference

The popularity of the reliever's late-inning specialty pitch revolutionized the game.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - McGwire's Hall of Fame credentials sparking debate] Reference

Cox doesn't really have someone he can summon from his bench for a late-inning blast.    From Wordnik.com.  [covering baseball for USATODAY.com.Piazza endures pain of postseason] Reference

The rotation, plus the late-inning combo of Octavio Dotel and Billy Wagner, is untouchable.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - NL Central preview] Reference

The Cubs saw their latest losing streak reach four games with another late-inning collapse.    From Wordnik.com.  [National League – Major League Baseball - Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh] Reference

The Twins still aren't healthy enough to give Gardenhire all the late-inning options he'd like.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - American League Central] Reference

Brian Simmons likely will be kept to play late-inning defense, especially for Carlos Lee in left.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - American League] Reference

Santiago was especially pleased by the late-inning explosion and the effect it had on his defense.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Late addition saves Giants' day] Reference

Clayton starts against left-handed pitchers and has been used a late-inning defensive replacement.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - American League Central] Reference

But his presence on bench as most dangerous pinch-hitter in baseball will alter late-inning strategy.    From Wordnik.com.  [USA TODAY Latest news] Reference

All but one of their seven postseason victories over the last two years have come via late-inning rallies.    From Wordnik.com.  [National League Baseball - Mets vs. Giants] Reference

And one American League scout said Mr. Wood still has the potential to be a dominant late-inning reliever.    From Wordnik.com.  [Yankees Hope Wood Works] Reference

Rodney, relegated again to a setup role, is eager to show he's still one of the elite late-inning pitchers.    From Wordnik.com.  [Wood, Pineiro eager to step up after Angels' offseason departures] Reference

New York manager Bobby Valentine likes Strickland's late-inning experience and ability to strike batters out.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Giants are more than Barry Bonds] Reference

He would be the closer, ending the Braves 'years of anguish when they were haunted by late-inning blown leads.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - End of an era for Smoltz, Braves?] Reference

Francisco starter since June 22, 1999, but he allowed seven hits and four walks while getting into two late-inning jams.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Scores] Reference

Once again Lewis, who entered earlier in the game as a pinch runner and is a late-inning defensive replacement for manager.    From Wordnik.com.  [American League Baseball - Red Sox vs. Yankees] Reference

Hurdle had the option of inserting him into the game as a late-inning defensive replacement, a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner.    From Wordnik.com.  [Rockies bench leadoff man Willy Taveras] Reference

The Phillies, whose last three wins were thanks to late-inning rallies, jumped out to a six-run lead against Zach Duke (0-2).    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com] Reference

Lefty Mike Myers, usually employed in late-inning situations, pitched two innings Saturday and two-thirds of an inning Sunday.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - National League West] Reference

He has started 12 games and appeared in 12 others as a pinch-hitter or late-inning replacement, scoring eight runs and driving in two.    From Wordnik.com.  [Feliciano, a 31-Year-Old Rookie, Tries to Spark the Mets] Reference

BORN: Jan. 27, 1974, in Crosset, Ark. ACQUIRED: Signed as a minor league free agent Dec. DEBUT: A late-inning defensive replacement for RF.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Rookie roundup By Pat Coleman, USA TODAY Baseball Weekly Players who made their major league debuts] Reference

What you don't see: Houston closer Billy Wagner would be next on this list, underlining the dominance of the Astros 'late-inning relievers.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - By any measure, Bonds on top] Reference