Articles filed under Baseball
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Willie Mays Appreciation: The ‘Say Hey Kid’ inspired generations with talent and exuberanceJun 19, 2024 3:12 pm - Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other.
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After getting dismal production from the catching spot, the Cubs released veteran Yan Gomes on Wednesday.Jun 19, 2024 2:37 pm - The Cubs decided it was time to address their weakest position. So they designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment Wednesday and signed former Mets backup Tomas ...
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Longest winning streaks in Chicago pro sports historyJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - After noting the worst losing streaks in Chicago history, this week’s High Five looks at the longest winning streaks.
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The Chicago Dogs blasted four home runs while beating Sioux Falls 7-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday.Jun 18, 2024 11:34 pm - The Chicago Dogs blasted four home runs while beating Sioux Falls 7-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday. Brooks Gosswein excelled on the mound in the series opener, throwing five ...
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Jonathan Cannon gets his 1st major league win as the White Sox shut out the Astros 2-0Jun 18, 2024 10:47 pm - Jonathan Cannon pitched seven-hit ball into the ninth inning in his first major league win, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 2-0 on Tuesday night. Ca...
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Boomers rally past EvansvilleJun 18, 2024 10:37 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers beat Evansville 9-8 on Tuesday.
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Cougars lose wild one to Kansas CityJun 18, 2024 10:05 pm - The Kansas City Monarchs beat the Kane County Cougars 9-8 on Tuesday.
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Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93Jun 18, 2024 8:33 pm - Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has d...
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Cubs aggressively promote minor-league catcherJun 18, 2024 8:10 pm - Cubs notes: Catcher Moises Ballesteros made his Triple A debut at age 20 Tuesday, but will he help the Cubs behind the plate?
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White Sox GM passes on opportunity to endorse Grifol's performance as managerJun 18, 2024 7:51 pm - With the White Sox on pace for another 100-loss season, general manager Chris Getz passed on an opportunity to provide a vote of confidence for manager Pedro Grifol on Tu...