Articles filed under Baseball
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Lincicome: A Rizzo return to the Cubs would be theater, and a great show indeedMar 08, 2025 10:28 am - The nobility of Anthony Rizzo has never been an issue, but even with all the synthetic statistics of modern baseball there is no measurement for class. Thus does Rizzo fi...
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Paul Skenes could be MLB’s ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his termsMar 07, 2025 8:00 pm - Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride. The 22-year-old became an instant sensation from the moment he made his big-league debut last May.
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Utility company: Spare infielders forcing Cubs into tough roster decisions ahead of Japan tripMar 05, 2025 7:42 pm - Four players in contention for the Cubs’ final roster spot -- Vidal Brujan, Gage Workman, Nicky Lopez and Ben Cowles -- have posted impressive offensive numbers this spring.
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A pair of high-velocity pitchers drawing attention at White Sox campMar 03, 2025 8:56 pm - The White Sox haven’t been hitting so far this spring, but a couple hard-throwing right-handers are creating some buzz in Arizona.
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With clock ticking on Cubs, Shaw makes spring debut at third baseMar 02, 2025 7:06 pm - Cubs rookie Matt Shaw made his spring debut at third base Sunday, after missing a few days with oblique soreness. Meanwhile, the impressive unbeaten streak came to an end.
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Manfred considering petition to have Rose posthumously removed from ineligible listMar 02, 2025 3:08 pm - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition to have Pete Rose posthumously removed from Major League Baseball's ineligible list, according to a person fam...
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Former Cubs, Sox infielder Madrigal’s fractured shoulder could sideline him for the seasonFeb 28, 2025 11:43 am - Former Cubs and White Sox infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza says Madrigal needs surgery to repair the shoulder, which the player injured on Sunday when he fell to the ground after throwing a ball to first base.
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Cubs confirm Hoerner won’t make trip to Japan; no decision yet on ShawFeb 27, 2025 5:25 pm - Nico Hoerner won’t accompany the Cubs to Japan as he returns from wrist surgery, but Matt Shaw still has a chance to go. Meanwhile, the White Sox could be without outfielder Andrew Benintendi when the season starts.
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Oswego’s Schultz looks good in spring debut for White SoxFeb 26, 2025 6:48 pm - Oswego East High School grad Noah Schultz, the White Sox’ first-round pick in 2022, made his unofficial major-league debut Wednesday, working one scoreless inning against San Diego.
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White Sox starting rotation is long way from settledFeb 25, 2025 9:19 pm - The White Sox opened spring training with plenty of unknowns, and the starting rotation might top the list. Here’s a rundown of possibilities.