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A.J. Pierzynski is a Major League Baseball catcher from Orlando who is known as much for his talent as for his habit of irritating opponents.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the Sa...
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the Sa...
A.J. Pierzynski is a Major League Baseball catcher from Orlando who is known as much for his talent as for his habit of irritating opponents.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the San Francisco Giants for the 2004 season. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2005. That season, he hit a career-low .257 average but with a career-high 18 home runs, helping the White Sox roll through the playoffs and sweep the Houston Astros in the World Series. Entering 2008, he has hit at least 10 homers in the past five seasons.
In 2006, he became part of Windy City Series lore when he was punched by Cubs catcher Michael Barrett after scoring a run. Barrett was suspended, but Pierzynski received only a fine.
Born Dec. 30, 1976, in New York, he debuted in the majors in 1998 with the Minnesota Twins but didn't establish himself as a starter until 2001. He stayed with the Twins until he was traded to the San Francisco Giants for the 2004 season. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 2005. That season, he hit a career-low .257 average but with a career-high 18 home runs, helping the White Sox roll through the playoffs and sweep the Houston Astros in the World Series. Entering 2008, he has hit at least 10 homers in the past five seasons.
In 2006, he became part of Windy City Series lore when he was punched by Cubs catcher Michael Barrett after scoring a run. Barrett was suspended, but Pierzynski received only a fine.
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Orioles Pregame: Orioles vs. White Sox
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles, who have started their three-city, 10-game road trip with a 4-1 record, are going for their third win in their four-game series here in Chicago tonight. Orioles rightfielder Nick Markakis, in the middle of a 3-for-35 slump, will get a day...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Brent Morel, Tommy Hunter, Endy Chavez, Nick Markakis
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Bats disappear in Orioles loss to White Sox
Orioles right-hander Tommy Hunter grasped for answers after his team’s 8-1 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The Orioles’ run of success on the road – filled with late-inning dramatics, plenty of home...
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Orioles already facing key test in quest to winning season
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Pre-game notes: Orioles vs. White Sox
The Baltimore SunThe Orioles are in Chicago tonight, their second stop in their three-city, 10-game road trip. The Birds took two of three in Toronto over the weekend, but the 9-2 series-finale loss to the Blue Jays definitely left a bad taste heading to the Windy City....Tags: Buck Showalter, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, Philip Humber
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Orioles pregame: Orioles vs. White Sox (UPDATED)
The Baltimore SunComing off last night's 10-inning comeback win over the White Sox, the Orioles are back here atU.S. Cellular Field riding high. Left-handerWei-Yin Chenwill make his second start of the season tonight for the Orioles. He's been given two extra days off... -
Orioles bullpen helps Chen earn first major league win
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Hardy's homer doesn't hold up, as White Sox beat O's 7-6
The momentum that shifted over to the home team when J.J. Hardy's go-ahead three-run homer sailed into the left-field seats in the bottom of the seventh inning lasted all of a couple of minutes before the Orioles reminded everyone why they have the...Tags: Buck Showalter, American League, Baseball Statistics, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles
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Showalter ejected, offense rejected in Orioles' 4-3 loss to White Sox
When third base umpire Phil Cuzzi incorrectly called Nick Markakis out at third base on a steal attempt in the fifth inning of the Chicago White Sox's 4-3 victory Tuesday night, the Orioles began an inevitable limp toward their ninth defeat in 11 games....Tags: Buck Showalter, Baseball Statistics, David Ortiz, Jo-Jo Reyes, Gavin Floyd
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Reimold's walk-off homer lifts Orioles over White Sox, 6-4
The Orioles so badly needed to avoid the sting of another close loss that it wouldn't have mattered who got the game-winning hit. But it was particularly satisfying for them to gather around home plate in the 10th inning Wednesday night, awaiting Nolan...Tags: Buck Showalter, Baseball Statistics, Pies and Tarts, Baltimore Orioles, Golf
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Orioles' Wieters gets rare day off
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"I'd like to catch them all," Wieters said with a smile, "but I don't think that is physically possible."
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Bergesen leads O's to win in major league debut
It started with boos as the fans saw Orioles manager Dave Trembley point to his bullpen and realized Brad Bergesen's successful major league debut was now officially over.
But when Trembley took the ball from Bergesen and the 23-year-old pitcher...Tags: Jim Thome, Jose Contreras, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Baseball
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Strong debut for O's Bergesen
It started with boos as the fans saw Orioles manager Dave Trembley point to his bullpen and realized Brad Bergesen's successful major league debut was over.
But when Trembley took the ball from Bergesen and the 23-year-old pitcher started accepting...Tags: Jim Thome, Jose Contreras, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Baseball
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