Articles filed under MLB
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Cubs get 'quirky' win to open tripMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - HOUSTON -- It might strike some as totally contrived, but there may not be a quirkier ballpark in the National League than the Astros' Minute Maid Park. The Cubs didn't ...
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Lee not one to sit it outMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - HOUSTON -- The Cubs had a big turnout for early batting practice Monday afternoon. Among those right in the middle of things was first baseman Derrek Lee, who just came ...
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Clark lifts Twins past RangersMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Howie Clark's single over the head of Josh Hamilton in center field lifted the host Minnesota Twins to a 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in a game that saw reliever B...
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Contreras back in businessMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - When asked about Jose Contreras' performance in 2007, White Sox pitcher Don Cooper didn't have to expound. And he didn't have to be specific. "He lost it last year,'' Co...
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Piazza retires from baseballMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Mike Piazza is retiring from baseball following a 16-season career in which he became one of the top-hitting catchers in history. "After discuss...
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While out of mind, Sox got back in focusMay 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Oh, yeah, the White Sox. I sort of remember them. Silver and black uniforms, right? Rather noisy manager. Inflatable whatever they were, dolls or middle infielders. Seri...
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Jacque Jones signs with MarlinsMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Outfielder Jacque Jones, cut by Detroit two weeks ago, reached a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins on Monday and is expected to soon become their start...
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Reds use longball to sweep IndiansMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off previously untouchable Cleveland starter Cliff Lee with the first pinch-hit homer of his care...
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Swisher pinches in to lead Sox past GiantsMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Nick Swisher clearly is still popular in these parts -- and he appreciates it. He can also appreciate what he accomplished Sunday: success as a pinch-hi...
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Piniella: Hill nowhere near ready to returnMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - If the Cubs have to recall a starting pitcher from Iowa this week for any reason, that pitcher won't be Rich Hill manager Lou Piniella said Sunday. Demoted to Class AAA ...