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Play it again: O's 4, White Sox 3; White Sox 4, O's 3
Some firsts: In the resumption of the April28 suspended game, which the Orioles won in the 14th, Alberto Castillo earned his first major league win and Rocky Cherry his first career save. It was the first time Orioles pitchers achieved those milestones in...Tags: Chicago White Sox, Alberto Castillo, Jim Thome, Nick Markakis, Alexei Ramirez
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Lineup juggling is on tap
Tribune staff reporterThe White Sox begin a three-city, 10-day trip Monday in Baltimore by resuming a game that was suspended April 28 at U.S. Cellular Field. The game was halted after 11 innings with the scored tied 3-3 and will resume with the Orioles batting in the top...Tags: Bobby Jenks, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Carlos Quentin, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox
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JIM THOME'S HOMER WINS IT FOR WHITE SOX
Chicago Tribune reporterRedemption was never so sweet as it was for Jim Thome and the White Sox on Saturday night. After going hitless in five previous at-bats and striking out with the winning run at third base in the 10th inning, Thome launched a home run with one out in...Tags: Bobby Jenks, American League, Paul Konerko, Mike Scioscia, Nick Swisher
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A night for the young and old
Chicago Tribune reporterBALTIMORE — Jim Thome made history Monday night, and Alexei Ramirez strengthened his case for the future. Those contributions alleviated the sting of losing the completion of their April 28 suspended game, as the White Sox and Baltimore won their...Tags: Bobby Jenks, Paul Konerko, Carlos Quentin, Brian Roberts, Major League Baseball
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White Sox top Tigers 5-1
Chicago Tribune reporterJohn Danks provided the White Sox with a victory and a well-earned save. That is he saved most of his fatigued bullpen Wednesday night with 62/3 innings of four-hit ball as the Sox earned a 5-1 victory over Detroit before a crowd of 34,124 at U.S....Tags: Bobby Jenks, Paul Konerko, Octavio Dotel, Major League Baseball, Ozzie Guillen
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'34 classic was true Hall of Fame game
Q: With the All-Star Game coming up, I have a few questions about the midsummer classic. 1) Was there ever a year when all the starters from one league went to the Hall Of Fame? 2) Who has the highest ERA in All-Star competition and lowest batting average...Tags: American League, Ford Frick, Referenda, Bill Dickey, Orlando Cepeda
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75 years ago ... Contest's kickoff a classic
Tribune staff reporterJuly 6 was the 75th anniversary of baseball's original All-Star Game, held at Comiskey Park before a crowd of 47,595 and won by the American League 4-2. The Midsummer Classic was the brainchild of Tribune sports editor Arch Ward, who proposed it to...Tags: Society, Al Lopez, Connie Mack Jr, American League, Ceremonies
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Feldman, bullpen hold Yanks to 4 hits
Of The Associated PressScott Feldman and a reshuffled Texas bullpen shut down the New York Yankees on four hits, leading the Rangers to a 2-1 victory Monday night. The win moved Texas to 43-41 -- that may seem to be a modest achievement, but it marked the first time since...Tags: New York Yankees, Mike Mussina, Michael Young, Nolan Ryan, Major League Baseball
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No more 'meatballs' in pitcher's box
Q: Don, I often wonder how the distance of 60 feet, 6 inches was arrived at in major league baseball. Kim Altenbach A: When professional baseball was first played in 1869, the pitcher had to start his delivery from within a flat box similar to the...Tags: Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, Barry Bonds, Mel Ott, Don Drysdale
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Cynthia Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez split, according to a report
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News. The story on the newspaper's Web site comes amid reports linking Rodriguez to...Tags: Texas Rangers, Hank Steinbrenner, Major League Baseball, Madonna
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Gameday Live 83: Rangers at Yankees
On the Yankees beatGood evening everyone. Marc here as the Yankees open up a three-game series against the Texas Rangers. Mike Mussina (10-5, 3.93 ERA) will be going for the Yankees (44-38) as they look to shake off Sunday???s 3-1 loss to the......Tags: Mike Mussina, Michael Young, Major League Baseball, Jamey Wright, Alex Rodriguez
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All-time Hall of Fame voting percentages
The Associated PressPlayer, Year, Cast, Votes, Pct. Tom Seaver 1992 430 425 98.84 Nolan Ryan 1999 497 491 98.79 Cal Ripken Jr. 2007 545 537 98.53 Ty Cobb 1936 226 222 98.23 George Brett 1999 497 488 98.19 Hank Aaron 1982 415 406 97.83 Tony Gwynn 2007 545 532 97.61...Tags: Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Don Drysdale, Hank Aaron
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