Articles filed under Baseball
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MLB preview: Cubs to lean on starting pitching, defense as they try to turn it aroundMar 29, 2023 1:00 am - They're nowhere close to being as good as the Braves, Dodgers and Phillies. As it stands now, they'll also be looking up at the Mets, Padres, Cardinals, Brewers and Gian...
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New food, better lights and a trophy room: What to expect at Wrigley Field this yearMar 29, 2023 1:00 am - Those paying premium prices to attend the Chicago Cubs' Opening Day on Thursday afternoon will be the first fans to experience what's new at Wrigley Field this season, i...
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Baseball: Leyden stays home, knocks off Maine EastMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - Different venue, great result. Leyden thought they'd be playing a road contest Tuesday at Maine East, but due to weather-related field conditions in Park Ridge, the game...
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Baseball: Huntley among those off to fast startMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - The high school baseball season is in its infancy but that hasn't stopped several area teams from getting off to strong starts. Huntley coach Andy Jakubowski has built ...
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Baseball: St. Charles North's bats come alive in win at ProspectMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - No time to hit was not a problem for St. Charles North Tuesday. The North Stars left early for their nonconference game against Mt. Prospect. But the lack of pregame swi...
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Baseball: Bakes' blast lifts Huntley to 1-0 win over Maine SouthMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - One good swing was all Huntley needed, and leadoff man Ryan Bakes was just the player to supply it. Bakes lost his battle against Maine South's Drew Koenen in the first ...
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Minnesota commit Skroch's sharp outing leads Yorkville past MarmionMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - Simon Skroch is a pitcher who is an uncomfortable at-bat any day of the week. On a cool, crisp day, good luck. The Yorkville junior left-hander and Minnesota recruit's b...
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DuPage County baseball notes: Wheaton Academy taking different approach to spring tripMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - Wheaton Academy baseball coach Justin Swider takes a varied approach to playing games in warm regions for spring break. Some years, the Warriors head out-of-state for ga...
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Baseball: Cook teams looking forward to spring tripsMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - Area baseball team have adopted the Willie Nelson hit "On the Road Again" as a theme song for his season. COVID pretty much canceled out-of-town travel plans for teams t...
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Gregor's MLB predictions: Sox in 2nd, Cubs in 3rd, Braves at the topMar 28, 2023 1:00 am - NL East 1. Braves - They lost star SS Dansby Swanson to the Cubs, but still have more than enough to win this rugged division for the sixth straight year. 2. Phillies - ...