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  Visitation, memorial service set for Hall of Famer Banks Jan 26, 2015 7:03 PM
  The Associated Press Visitation, memorial service for Hall of Famer Ernie Banks set for Friday, Saturday in Chicago
  

   

• Chavez, Gutierrez agree to minor league deals with Mariners Jan 26, 2015 7:03 PM
  The Associated Press Endy Chavez and Franklin Gutierrez agree to agree to minor league contracts with Mariners
  

   

• Beeston will remain Blue Jays president through 2015 season Jan 26, 2015 7:33 PM
  The Associated Press Toronto Blue Jays say Paul Beeston will remain as team president through 2015 season
  

   
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  Devin Mesoraco gets $28 million, 4-year deal from Reds Jan 26, 2015 7:33 PM
  By JOE KAY Catcher Devin Mesoraco gets $28 million, 4-year contract from Cincinnati Reds
  

   
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  Manfred knows he'll get hit as commish _ his name is on ball Jan 26, 2015 8:03 PM
  By RONALD BLUM AP Interview: Manfred knows he'll get pounded as MLB commissioner _ his name is on the balls
  

   

• Adam Ottavino, Rockies agree on $1.3M, 1-year contract Jan 26, 2015 8:03 PM
  The Associated Press Adam Ottavino. Rockies agree on $1.3 million, 1-year contract and avoid arbitration
  

   

• Manfred hopeful of A's getting new ballpark in Oakland Jan 26, 2015 8:33 PM
  By RONALD BLUM New baseball commissioner Rob Manfred hopeful of Athletics getting new ballpark in Oakland
  

   
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  AP source: Yanks thinking of not making $6M payment to A-Rod Jan 27, 2015 9:33 AM
  By RONALD BLUM Person familiar with deal: Yanks thinking of not making $6 million payment to Alex Rodriguez
  

   
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  Red Sox All-Star pitcher Bill Monbouquette dies at 78 Jan 26, 2015 9:33 PM
  The Associated Press Bill Monbouquette, All-Star pitcher and 20-game winner with hometown Red Sox, dies at 78
  

   
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  Services set for Cubs legend Ernie Banks Jan 26, 2015 7:35 PM
  Daily Herald Report A public visitation and memorial services for Cubs legend Ernie Banks will be held Friday and Saturday at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago.
  

   
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  Brewers' Ryan Braun hopeful with spring training near Jan 25, 2015 6:33 PM
  By GENARO C. ARMAS Brewers and Ryan Braun hopeful that procedure has helped outfielder with spring training near
  

   
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  Family attorney: Cubs great Ernie Banks died of heart attack Jan 25, 2015 6:33 PM
  By DON BABWIN Attorney for family of Ernie Banks says Hall of Famer died after suffering a heart attack
  

   

• Al Alburquerque, Tigers agree at $1,725,000 Jan 26, 2015 10:30 AM
  The Associated Press Reliever Al Alburquerque and Detroit Tigers agree at $1,725,000, avoid arbitration
  

   
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  White Sox’ Gillaspie looks to improve Jan 25, 2015 9:52 PM
  By Scot Gregor Conor Gillaspie still has his starting job, but he'll have to make some big improvements over last season if he hopes to remain the White Sox' third baseman.
  

   
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  Rozner: Ventura, White Sox not scared of expectations Jan 25, 2015 7:58 PM
  By Barry Rozner An improved bullpen ought to make life easier for White Sox manager Robin Ventura, who looked at times last year as though he didn’t have a handle on the relief corps.
  

   
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  City, Cubs to place Banks statue at Daley Plaza Jan 25, 2015 9:26 PM
  By Bruce Miles The Ernie Banks statue will stand in downtown Chicago at Daley Plaza from Wednesday morning through Saturday so fans can honor Banks' memory. Banks, 83, died Friday of a heart attack, a family lawyer said Sunday.
  

   
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  White Sox fans happy to see Samardzija Jan 25, 2015 9:52 PM
  By Scot Gregor Thanks to impressive off-season additions like starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija, the White Sox are confident becoming playoff contenders again in 2015. Samardzija was a big hit at SoxFest over the weekend.
  

   
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  Reaction to the death of Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks Jan 24, 2015 4:48 PM
  By The Associated Press Reaction to the death of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks: "Mr Cub. What you have done for the game of baseball the city of Chicago and everyone you have ever touched will never be forgotten. RIP." - Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Twitter
  

   
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  Imrem: Now and forever, Mr. Cub Jan 24, 2015 8:49 PM
  By Mike Imrem The optimistic smile and 512 home runs made Ernie Banks the one and only Mr. Cub for now and forever.
  

   
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  Coleman to work with White Sox baserunners Jan 25, 2015 12:23 AM
  By Scot Gregor In a move to beef up their running game, the White Sox have hired Vince Coleman as baserunning instructor. Coleman ranks sixth in major-league history with 752 stolen bases. He'll also work with the Sox' minor-leaguers.