Articles filed under MLB
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Perry takes fall for Cubs' offensive woesJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The emotions were mixed Sunday after the Cubs fired hitting coach Gerald Perry. On one hand, the players were sad to see Perry go after two-plus seasons. On the other, t...
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Crede scratched from Twins lineupJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede was scratched from the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Cubs because of a stiff lower back. An All-Star last year with the White...
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Cubs' new identity tough on the nervesJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Like it or not, the Cubs have become what they had to be to win Sunday. Most of the Cubs themselves don't like it. This was a game only a pitcher could love, this 3-2 sq...
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Soriano to stay in leadoff spotJun 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano's on-base percentage has free-fallen to .296, but don't look for manager Lou Piniella to move Soriano out of the leadoff spot. "We've ...
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More patient Beckham delivers with 2-RBI doubleJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE - Those voices Gordon Beckham's been hearing in his head? They were his own. "I tell myself every day: 'This is the day it's going to start,' " Beckham said be...
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Pujols hits 2 HRs in winJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - CLEVELAND -- Albert Pujols has made a habit of feasting on the American League. Pujols, whose .355 career interleague average is the best in 13 years of play between bas...
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Contreras sharp as Sox beat Brewers 7-1Jun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE - With so much daily failure involved in major-league baseball, it's easy to toss struggling players out on the curb like bags of trash. Jose Contreras knows h...
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Twins fans rocking WrigleyJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - When White Sox fans invade Wrigley Field this week, they're going to have to go some to top the Minnesota Twins fans, in numbers, if not in enthusiasm. Once again, a hal...
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Twins shut out Cubs 2-0; skid reaches 4Jun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Explanations are as hard to come by for the Cubs these days as clutch hits. Or any kind of hits, for that matter. After blowing their wad with 4 runs on 6 hits in Friday...
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Cubs fire hitting coach Perry, promote from withinJun 13, 2009 11:00 pm - The Cubs this morning fired hitting coach Gerald Perry and promoted Von Joshua from their Class AAA Iowa farm club to take Perry's place. General manager Jim Hendry flew...