Articles filed under Baseball
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Sosa enjoys return to Cubs Convention, glosses over mistakes of pastJan 17, 2025 10:30 pm - Sammy Sosa probably enjoyed his return to the Cubs Convention on Friday more than the ballroom full of fans. If one chooses to ignore “the terrifying truth” of the Summer of ‘98, that’s fine. We all know what happened.
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Kyle Tucker and Cubs avoid arbitration, agree to $16.5 million, 1-year contract, AP source saysJan 16, 2025 8:39 pm - A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs settled the largest of the 17 salary arbitration cases in which proposed figures were exchanged, agreeing to a $16.5 million, one-year contract.
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New beer garden, other ballpark upgrades in works for Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 seasonJan 16, 2025 3:29 pm - A new beer garden along the first-base line leads several upgrades being made to Wintrust Field in Schaumburg before the Schaumburg Boomers’ 2025 season begins May 8 at the village-owned stadium.
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‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90Jan 16, 2025 10:43 am - Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died. He was 90.
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Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to $3.5 million salary with White SoxJan 14, 2025 7:45 am - Infielder Josh Rojas can earn up to $1 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $3.5 million salary with the Chicago White Sox. Rojas can earn $500,000 based on ...
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Former Cubs and Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announcedJan 08, 2025 11:56 am - Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died. He was 37. Matusz spent eight seasons in the majors, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago. He also started a game for the Cubs in 2016.
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Schaumburg Boomers release promotion schedule for summer 2025Jan 06, 2025 1:45 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers have released a fun-filled 2025 promotion schedule packed with giveaways, theme nights, and more for all 48 home games.
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Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons and a former Cub, dies at 75Dec 31, 2024 4:15 pm - Lenny Randle, a big-league player for 12 seasons and a former Cubs infielder who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed "The Most Interesting Man in Baseball" and was suspended for punching his Texas Rangers manager, has died. He was 75.
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Marlins acquire 1B Matt Mervis from Cubs for infielder Vidal BrujánDec 29, 2024 8:27 pm - MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired first baseman Matt Mervis and cash from the Cubs in exchange for infielder Vidal Bruján on Sunday. Mervis, 26, was the Cubs’ No. 15 pro...
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Remembering those we’ve lost: Notable sports deaths in 2024Dec 28, 2024 6:00 am - Willie Mays. Pete Rose. Fernando Valenzuela. Carl Erskine. And last week, Rickey Henderson. The sports world lost so many legends in 2024, but it felt like baseball suff...