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RailCats drop home opener

RailCats drop home opener

GARY | RailCats manager Greg Tagert said opening day is the only time all year that baseball mimics the NFL.

May 25, 2012 10:45 pm Photos

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RailCats lose consecutive games for first time this season

RailCats lose consecutive games for first time this season

GARY | Sean Smith was waiting for his turn in the chair at the barbershop when RailCats manager Greg Tagert called Saturday looking for an outfielder.

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Pirates hand Cubs 11th straight loss with HBP

Pirates hand Cubs 11th straight loss with HBP

PITTSBURGH | Matt Hague was hit by a pitch from Rafael Dolis with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent the Cubs to their 11th straight loss with a 3-2 victory Saturday night.

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Sox pound Indians

Sox pound Indians

CHICAGO | Paul Konerko just wants to trust his instincts every time he steps to the plate. The way he's stinging the ball, why wouldn't he?

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Region fans riled by $110, $140 Wrigley Field bleacher prices

Region fans riled by $110, $140 Wrigley Field bleacher prices

Without fear of fan reaction, the Theo Epstein Cubs baseball regime has deflated the big-league roster in preparation for a long, arduous rebuilding process.

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RailCats drop home opener

RailCats drop home opener

GARY | RailCats manager Greg Tagert said opening day is the only time all year that baseball mimics the NFL.

May 25, 2012 10:45 pm Photos

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Dunn homers as Sox pound Indians

Dunn homers as Sox pound Indians

CHICAGO | The way A.J. Pierzynski sees it, there's no reason the White Sox can't contend until the end of the season. They just might if they keep this up.

May 25, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Friday's RailCats box

Wichita 3, RailCats 1

May 25, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Cubs' losing streak hits 10 with loss to Pirates

Cubs' losing streak hits 10 with loss to Pirates

PITTSBURGH | Ryan Dempster doesn't pitch like a guy who hasn't won a game since last August.

May 25, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

Sox pitching depth, togetherness tested by Danks’ injury

Sox pitching depth, togetherness tested by Danks’ injury

CHICAGO | Where have you gone, Daniel Hudson?

May 24, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

RailCats open season with Johnston on the mound

RailCats open season with Johnston on the mound

Andrew Johnston was recommended to the RailCats by former pitcher Zach McClellan.

May 24, 2012 5:45 pm(0)

Sox new ‘O-Dog’ hopes to have some bite at third base

Sox new ‘O-Dog’ hopes to have some bite at third base

CHICAGO | At the same time the White Sox held their annual Dog Day, they also unveiled their own “O-Dog” at third base.

May 23, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

There’s still plenty of room for two-way loyalty in baseball

There’s no crying in baseball, to be sure, but there’s sure room for some dry-eyed sentiment.

May 23, 2012 9:00 pm(0)

Railcats outlast T-Bones, 3-2

After recording just three hits through the first five innings, the Railcats broke through for three runs on two hits and two errors in the sixth inning, which was just enough to sneak past the Kansas City T-Bones, 3-2 Tuesday at CommunityAme…

May 22, 2012 10:12 pm(0)

Konerko shiner’s ugly, but bat’s still pretty

Konerko shiner’s ugly, but bat’s still pretty

CHICAGO | Paul Konerko’s been so good the past few years he probably could hit with one eye.

May 22, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

HILLARY SMITH: RailCats breathe sigh as season is underway

There may have been a little frustration on the face of RailCats manager Greg Tagert as his team broke from its spring training camp.

May 20, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

RailCats split Sunday doubleheader

The RailCats scored six runs in the first inning of game one on their way to a doubleheader split against St. Paul on Sunday. The ‘Cats took game one 9-6 and fell 4-2 in game two, splitting the series at two games apiece.

May 20, 2012 8:13 pm(0)

U.S. Steel Yard reaches 10th birthday with wish list

U.S. Steel Yard reaches 10th birthday with wish list

GARY | With 50 regularly-scheduled baseball games on it every year, plus extraneous games and events, a good field can last five years before it needs to be replaced.

May 19, 2012 10:30 pm Photos

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Danks solid as Sox beat Cubs

Danks solid as Sox beat Cubs

CHICAGO | Adam Dunn loves to hit against the Cubs. He had great success against them during his days in the NL. And he really enjoys Wrigley Field.

May 19, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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McClendon sad over lack of African-Americans on Cubs, Sox

McClendon sad over lack of African-Americans on Cubs, Sox

Detroit Tigers hitting coach Lloyd McClendon was distressed to hear neither the Cubs nor the White Sox have an African-American player on their rosters for the first time since 1952.

May 19, 2012 6:00 pm(2)

Crosstown Classic gets cross quickly

Crosstown Classic gets cross quickly

CHICAGO | Cubs and Sox, cats and dogs, Hatfields and McCoys, north and south.

May 18, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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St. Paul rallies to edge RailCats

The RailCats were one inning away from starting their American Association season at 2-0 Friday night.

May 18, 2012 9:50 pm(0)

Cubs' Samardzija has good day, except on scoreboard

Cubs' Samardzija has good day, except on scoreboard

CHICAGO | It was a good day on the mound and at the plate for the Cubs' Jeff Samardzija, but not on the scoreboard.

May 18, 2012 8:35 pm Photos

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MATT ERICKSON: For Kerry Wood, a well-deserved perfect ending

Sometimes, even when the Cubs are involved, things work out just the way they should.

May 18, 2012 7:00 pm(0)

Fittingly, Cubs' Wood goes out with a K

Fittingly, Cubs' Wood goes out with a K

CHICAGO | Kid K got one last K and called it a career.

May 18, 2012 6:45 pm(0)

Be creative, Cubs fans, say Sox as annual crosstown duel resumes

Be creative, Cubs fans, say Sox as annual crosstown duel resumes

Is that all you got, Cubs fans? Such is the message from the biggest villain and biggest target on the White Sox as they arrive at Wrigley Field today for the start of the annual six-game crosstown interleague duel.

May 17, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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Coles knocks in two to give RailCats win in season opener

Adam Klein was 2-for-3 with one run scored and one RBI as the Gary SouthShore RailCats beat St. Paul 5-4 on Thursday night in the American Association opener in Minnesota.

May 17, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

RailCats find rotation in former relief

RailCats find rotation in former relief

GARY | Mike Perconte made the decision in the offseason that the best direction for his pitching career was a new one.

May 17, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Marmol tried so hard in 9th, he ends up losing it all

Marmol tried so hard in 9th, he ends up losing it all

Baseball is chock full of boom-and-bust stories.

May 16, 2012 7:15 pm(0)

RailCats trim roster to 22 for opening day

GARY | As spring training rolls to a close, the RailCats made their almost final cuts Wednesday, handing the American Association a roster of 22 players.

May 15, 2012 8:45 pm(0)

Sox killer helps put ‘frustrated’ Peavy, Ohman behind the 8-ball

Sox killer helps put ‘frustrated’ Peavy, Ohman behind the 8-ball

CHICAGO | For a bit more than half a game, the tables appeared turned in the usual White Sox-Detroit Tigers way of doing things.

May 15, 2012 8:00 pm Photos

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Cubs fall to Cards

Cubs fall to Cards

ST. LOUIS | Alfonso Soriano rediscovered his power stroke. Off hard-throwing Jason Motte, too.

May 15, 2012 6:30 pm(0)

Kankakee Valley senior Dellahan shows versatility entering sectionals

Kankakee Valley senior Dellahan shows versatility entering sectionals

DEMOTTE | When Dayton Dellahan was 3 years old and somewhat spud-shaped, she inspired her aunt Linda’s creativity one day while running in the yard.

May 14, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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Dempster still winless but Cubs beat Cardinals

Dempster still winless but Cubs beat Cardinals

ST. LOUIS | Alfonso Soriano singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Cubs sent the St. Louis Cardinals to their fourth straight loss at home with a 6-4 victory on Monday night.

May 14, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Tough decisions weigh as RailCats ready to break camp

GARY | Greg Tagert's confusion is understandable.

May 14, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Merrillville man reunites with Sox skipper at children's hospital

Merrillville man reunites with Sox skipper at children's hospital

Ryan Reithel spent much of the 1991 baseball season riding for an hour in his parents' car from their Merrillville home to a Chicago hospital, where he was being treated for Burkitt's lymphoma.

May 14, 2012 8:15 pm Photos

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Cubs beat Brewers to avoid sweep

Cubs beat Brewers to avoid sweep

MILWAUKEE | For the first time in more than a year, the Cubs finally won a game in Milwaukee.

May 13, 2012 6:15 pm(0)

Sox bullpen foils Humber's best efforts

Sox bullpen foils Humber's best efforts

CHICAGO | It may be a cliché, but it applies perfectly to Philip Humber: if he didn’t have bad luck, he’d have no luck at all.

May 13, 2012 5:30 pm(0)

Hawk wants to blow back into Wrigley Field

Hawk wants to blow back into Wrigley Field

The ever-lasting love fans have had for Hall of Famer Andre Dawson since his 1987 MVP season for the Cubs is still being returned, with interest.

May 12, 2012 9:00 pm Photos

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Relief nicks RailCats in exhibition loss

Relief nicks RailCats in exhibition loss

GARY | The RailCats have played the preseason in an uncomfortable position, not knowing who will start opening day.

May 12, 2012 7:00 pm(0)

Hart leads Brewers past Cubs in 13 innings

Hart leads Brewers past Cubs in 13 innings

MILWAUKEE | The Cubs were in big trouble when rookie Lendy Castillo hit Rickie Weeks and Ryan Braun to open the 13th inning, and Corey Hart made them pay.

May 11, 2012 10:30 pm(0)

Sox risk more red flags by returning Sale to rotation

Sox risk more red flags by returning Sale to rotation

CHICAGO | The White Sox are performing so many contortions and gyrations about Chris Sale’s health that a knuckleball would be stable and level by comparison.

May 11, 2012 10:15 pm(0)

Dunn, Floyd lead White Sox

Dunn, Floyd lead White Sox

CHICAGO | Adam Dunn shrugged off his horrendous first season with the White Sox by pretty much starting over. He's seeing the ball well and approaching his at-bats the way he did through successful years with the Reds and Nationals. And so fa…

May 11, 2012 10:15 pm(0)

RailCats keep bats alive at Riverside Park

RailCats keep bats alive at Riverside Park

HAMMOND | Mike Coles return to Riverside Park was as warm as if he'd never left. 

May 10, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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Mainieri: What if Samardzija had started all along in Cubs system?

Mainieri: What if Samardzija had started all along in Cubs system?

Let’s understand Paul Mainieri completely here.

May 10, 2012 6:32 pm(0)

Peavy coasts as White Sox pound Indians 8-1

Peavy coasts as White Sox pound Indians 8-1

CLEVELAND | Jake Peavy coasted for six innings before giving up a run in the seventh and Adam Dunn homered, leading the White Sox to an easy 8-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night and a split of their four-ga…

May 09, 2012 9:40 pm(0)

RailCats find offense in exhibition tie

GARY | Mike Rohde hit the RailCats' first homer of the exhibition season off the roof of The Diamond Club in right field Wednesday.

May 09, 2012 7:00 pm(0)

Wood struggles again as Cubs lose to Braves

Wood struggles again as Cubs lose to Braves

CHICAGO | Kerry Wood trudged off the mound after another difficult outing and threw his glove and hat into the stands as he made his way into the dugout.

May 08, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Rios lifts Sox to extra-innings win

Rios lifts Sox to extra-innings win

CLEVELAND | Alex Rios wasn't seeking revenge against Cleveland closer Chris Perez.

May 08, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

RailCats fall in exhibition opener, find shine in bullpen

RailCats fall in exhibition opener, find shine in bullpen

SCHAUMBURG | T.J. Wohlever stood out to the RailCats coaching staff during the 2011 open tryout.

May 08, 2012 6:15 pm Photos

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Dealer describes HGH shipment to Clemens house

Dealer describes HGH shipment to Clemens house

WASHINGTON | Scolded by the judge for putting on a slow and "boring" trial, prosecutors in the Roger Clemens case livened things up by introducing a convicted drug dealer who talked way too fast.

May 08, 2012 5:00 pm(0)
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