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Baez’s 4-HR night could lead to promotion Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Even though the Cubs were still abuzz about minor-league prospect Javier Baez hitting 4 home runs Monday night, they're not going to rush him up through the system based on one game.
Forsythe, Venable homer to lead Padres over Braves Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Logan Forsythe homered in his first at-bat of the season, Will Venable added a three-run homer and Jason Marquis won his seventh straight decision to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
Nava’s 14th-inning single lifts Red Sox over Rays Jun 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Daniel Nava hit a tiebreaking single in the 14th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 on Monday night after squandering two late leads in a testy game that included a bench-clearing scrum.
Iwakuma pitches Mariners to 3-2 win over Astros Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Hisashi Iwakuma allowed an unearned run in seven innings and the Seattle Mariners beat Houston 3-2 on Monday night, sending the Astros to their fifth straight defeat.
D-backs rally for 5-4 win over Dodgers Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Willie Bloomquist put Arizona ahead with a bases-loaded, two-run infield single off Los Angeles closer Brandon League in a four-run ninth inning, helping the Diamondbacks rally for a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers on Monday night.
Sox heating up amid the weird weather Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox have already had one game postponed due to cold weather this season, and three more to rain. On Monday night, it was fog's turn to mess with the Sox. White Sox manager Robin Ventura and the Sox are likely to remember about the game — which was delayed for 1 hour and 10 minutes by fog — was they beat the Blue Jays 10-6 at U.S. Cellular Field. Not only did they put up double digit runs for the first time this season, Adam Dunn had a monster night.
Dunn hits 2 HRs to power White Sox 10-6 in fog Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Adam Dunn went 4 for 4 with two homers and five RBIs to overcome two home runs by Toronto's Jose Bautista and give the Chicago White Sox a 10-6 victory in a game delayed 1 hour, 10 minutes by fog Monday.
Despite loss, Cubs looking to future Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The future of the Cubs is so much more pleasant to think about than the present. There's very little chance the Cubs will call up any of their hot prospects this year, but shortstop Javier Baez had quite a night Monday, with 4 home runs.
Berkman, Rangers extend Tribe losing streak to 8 Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Lance Berkman hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 6-3 Monday night to hand the Indians their eighth straight loss.
Phillips hits grand slam, drive in 6 to beat Cubs Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Brandon Phillips hit a grand slam and matched his career high with six RBIs, and the Cincinnati Reds extended their dominance over the Chicago Cubs with a 6-2 win Monday night in foggy conditions at Wrigley Field.
Gallardo, Brewers beat Marlins 6-1 without Braun Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Even minus Ryan Braun, the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup hardly skipped a beat. Jonathan Lucroy had four hits, Yovani Gallardo threw eight scoreless innings and Milwaukee beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Monday night for its fourth consecutive victory.
Guthrie, Perez leads Royals to 6th straight win Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeremy Guthrie pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Salvador Perez hit a two-run triple and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 Monday night for their sixth straight victory.
Castro gets chance to hit out of slump Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro entered Monday night mired in a miserable 3-for-38 slump. But he said he does not want a day off, and manager Dale Sveum doesn't seem inclined to give him one.
Baseball/Top 20 Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Libertyville, St. Charles East and Neuqua Valley are the top 3 teams in the final Daily Herald baseball Top 20 of the season.
Buehrle gets a taste of home Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Mark Buehrle was back at home Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field. But the White Sox' former standout starting pitcher did admit it felt strange to be sitting in the visitor's dugout.
Orioles slosh past Angels 4-3 Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Adam Jones homered and drove in three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 Monday night in a game marred by rain. The teams played with wet baseballs on a muddy field and endured a delay of more than two hours before the final out was recorded shortly before midnight.
White Sox ‘blowing it up’ not a likely scenario Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox have played worse than what I believe them to be. That’s not to say the Sox are a great club, because I don’t think that’s true. However, I do think they’re better than what they’ve shown. Unfortunately, they haven’t shown us better — and the 60-game mark of the season has been surpassed. Therefore, what you want to know is: Are they going to blow it up and start over? This is a question that’s been asked repeatedly, and I’m fairly confident it won’t go away.
Key internet stops provide wealth of data Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
I am often asked how I go about my daily research during the baseball season. This week, I thought I would give you a quick primer on my favorite baseball websites. The internet isn’t my only source of information. Much of it comes from the Cubs’ media relations staff, MLB media guides and game notes. I also get lots of great material from conversations with uniformed personnel, front office members and other broadcasters. However, there are dozens of great websites that any baseball fan can look at to get much of the same information I find on a daily basis.
Cubs all abuzz about Blackhawks’ playoff run Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum and many teammates were basking Sunday in the glow of the Blackhawks' victory Sunday that sent them to the Stanley Cup Final. Sveum says it's good for his team to see a championship-caliber team in the same city.
Cubs’ Jackson escapes ‘bubble’ for at least one game Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson enjoyed his best outing of the year in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Pirates at Wrigley Field. He lasted 7 innings and gave up 4 hits, but more important, he said he went out and had fun.