John Dietz
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Getting crowded at second base - but White Sox see that as good problem to haveJun 03, 2023 1:00 am - With Elvis Andrus returning from an oblique injury Friday, the White Sox suddenly have a problem at second base. But the way they see it, it's a really good one to have....
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White Sox walk off in a truly wild win, 2-1 over TigersJun 03, 2023 1:00 am - There have been some wild games and wild endings during the 100-plus years of Major League Baseball. But has a fastball ever smacked off an umpire's face mask and allowe...
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Good Cubs pitching news: Steele has just a strain, and Taillon finally has a good startJun 02, 2023 1:00 am - The Cubs - reeling after a maddening May - got some much-needed good news Friday when they learned starting pitcher Justin Steele has just a mild forearm strain. Steele,...
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What to watch as Panthers take on Vegas for Stanley CupJun 01, 2023 1:00 am - Watching an individual or team overcome seemingly incalculable odds is a big reason why sports captivate so many of us. There are endless examples, but the best are know...
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Not all players are fans of MLB's new pitch clockMay 27, 2023 1:00 am - Almost everyone loves the pitch clock. White Sox starter Lucas Giolito loves it because there's no time to think if he gets behind in the count. "I don't have that time...
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Why MLB's pitch-clock rules need to be adjusted in ninth inning and beyondMay 27, 2023 1:00 am - Here we go! Full count, two outs, and the World Series-winning run is on third as the bases are loaded and the Yankees' Aaron Judge settles in. The Padres' Josh Hader ge...
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Steele solid, but slumping Cubs fall to Phillies 2-1May 21, 2023 1:00 am - Justin Steele did his job Sunday. Unfortunately for the Cubs' ace, few teammates followed suit and the Philadelphia Phillies claimed a 2-1 victory at Citizens Bank Park ...
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Longtime Daily Herald sportswriter Bruce Miles teams up with Jesse Rogers to tell the story of the Chicago CubsMay 20, 2023 1:00 am - Writing a book on the history of the Chicago Cubs is a tall order. Taller than the ivy-covered outfield walls. Taller than the flagpoles, which wave with numbers of past...
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Cubs let 5-run lead slip away, Astros win 7-6 in the ninthMay 17, 2023 1:00 am - Talk about an utter implosion. The Cubs, who took a 6-1 lead after four innings at Houston on Wednesday, dropped their fifth straight when the Astros stormed back by sco...
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One bad inning proves costly for Steele, Cubs drop fourth straightMay 16, 2023 1:00 am - Momentum and confidence are funny things in sports. When the wins are piling up everything is right in the world. Guys are loose and laughing because they're hitting li...