Articles filed under Baseball
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Rain, rain (won't) go away, washes out CubsOct 31, 2021 5:43 pm - The good news for the Cubs on Sunday was they picked up a half-game on the Brewers to improve their hold on first place in the NL Central to 1 game. The bad news is they...
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Ward on Cloud Nine after grand slamOct 31, 2021 5:44 pm - Daryle Ward was still feeling on top of the world Sunday afternoon when he reported to Wrigley Field -- 24 hours after his grand slam helped give the Cubs a big win over...
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What's with that extra $1.5 million?Oct 31, 2021 5:47 pm - At 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Carlos Zambrano threw his first pitch as a $91.5 million man. That's the amount of money the Cubs guaranteed Big "Bucks" Z in the contract he agreed...
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Webb's scoreless streak at 42 inningsOct 31, 2021 5:38 pm - Brandon Webb pitched his third straight shutout and stretched his scoreless streak to 42 innings, tossing a two-hitter to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks past the host Atl...
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Big deal for Big Z means a big loadOct 31, 2021 5:39 pm - Carlos Zambrano didn't just pick up a paycheck Friday morning. He picked up an entire pitching staff and put it on his back. It's now his to carry for the next five year...
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Grant's Stroup headed for NIUOct 31, 2021 5:42 pm - It's all about pitching. Kyle Stroup has been showing off his 90-mph-plus fastball about twice a week since the start of the high school baseball season in the spring. A...
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Piniella applauds Zambrano dealOct 31, 2021 5:37 pm - Cubs manager Lou Piniella was understandably happy with the news ace starter Carlos Zambrano would be around at least another five years. "As a manager, I've got to be r...
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Offerman faces indefinite suspension for bat attackOct 31, 2021 5:41 pm - CAMDEN, N.J. -- Former all-star Jose Offerman's suspension for a bat attack in the minors will remain in effect until his legal case is resolved. The independent Atlanti...
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New LLWS hero catches onOct 31, 2021 5:42 pm - SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- John Cornett hit the ball so high and hard that center fielder Michael Rando thought briefly it was a sure home run. But Rando turned and gave...
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Cards stay positive after painful lossOct 31, 2021 5:42 pm - The St. Louis Cardinals have come from way too far back in the standings this season to let 1 loss get to them. But after falling 2-1 to the Cubs on Friday in front of a...