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| White Sox end road trip with clash against Royals |
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08/03/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox wrap up their 10-game road trip this afternoon with the rubber match of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. In the second game of this series on Saturday, Billy Butler homered and scored twice, while Esteban German drove in three runs to lead the Royals to a 9-7 victory. Five Royals had three-hits on the day, including Miguel Olivo, Ross Gload and Mike Aviles. Eight of the nine starters for Kansas City scored a run and Butler finis |
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| Dellucci, Shoppach homer in Cleveland's rare win over Twins |
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08/03/2008 |
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| 5-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set from the Metrodome. The Twins were without manager Ron Gardenhire, who was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his actions during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. It was during the seventh inning of Thursday's game when Gardenhire incited a disruptive reaction from the Metrodome crowd, causing fans to throw debris on the field. Byrd (6-10) tossed seven innings and gave up just one run on six hits while walki |
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| Gardenhire suspended one game |
MLB Baseball |
08/02/2008 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his actions during Thursday's 10-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. Gardenhire served the suspension during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Indians. It was during the seventh inning of Thursday's game when Gardenhire incited a disruptive reaction from the Metrodome crowd, causing fans to throw debris on the field. Minnesota's Denard Span attempted to bunt and was h |
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| Tigers' Zumaya has lingering pain in right arm |
MLB Baseball |
08/02/2008 |
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| r at least a few days. Zumaya continues to experience discomfort in his right arm and the flame- throwing right-hander will be further evaluated by the team's medical staff. If all goes well, the Tigers hope to have him available for Tuesday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox. He exited the game on July 27 due to tightness in his right triceps, and Leyland noticed something in Zumaya's mechanics on Friday that raised concerns. Zumaya has one save and a 2.61 earned run average in 17 games this season. |
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| Griffey leaves game with cramping |
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08/02/2008 |
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| Kansas City, MO (MySportsbook) - Ken Griffey Jr., playing in just his second game for the Chicago White Sox after being acquired at the trade deadline, was lifted for pinch-hitter Dewayne Wise after complaining of cramping in his right leg. The 38-year-old's removal was strictly heat related, as the heat index rose to 113 degrees during Saturday's game against the Royals. Griffey went 0-for-2, snapping a 17-game hitting streak against the Royals. The outfielder starred in his White Sox debut Friday, going 2-f |
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| Twins send Slowey to the hill versus Indians |
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08/02/2008 |
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| orts Network) - The Minnesota Twins hope Kevin Slowey can help them maintain their position in the AL Central, as they resume a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians at the Metrodome. Minnesota remained a half game behind the division-leading Chicago White Sox on Friday, as Joe Mauer hit a two-run homer and Nick Blackburn was solid on the hill, helping the Twins to a 4-1 win. Blackburn (8-6) threw seven frames and gave up just one run on six hits. Joe Nathan recorded his 30th save with a scoreless ninth. |
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| White Sox aim for another win over Royals |
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08/02/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox try to maintain their slim lead in the American League Central this afternoon, as they play the middle test of a three-game set with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Ken Griffey Jr. had an immediate impact on the White Sox lineup in the opener of this set on Friday, as the future Hall of Famer extended his hitting streak to 12 games and finished 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI, as Chicago doubled up Kansas City, 4-2. Chicago obtained the 13-time All-Star and 1 |
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| Griffey shines in debut as White Sox down Royals |
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08/02/2008 |
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| h all- time with 608 home runs, and Thome is 16th with 527...Griffey owns a 17-game hitting streak versus Kansas City...Vazquez won on the road for the first time since May 10 at Seattle...Chicago has been in first place every day since May 17...The Chicago White Sox sent third baseman Joe Crede to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. Crede was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 25, retroactive to July 22, with back lumbar inflammation...Kansas City outfielder Jose G |
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| Yankees activate P Bruney |
MLB Baseball |
08/01/2008 |
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| NY (MySportsbook) - The New York Yankees activated hard-throwing reliever Brian Bruney from the 60-day disabled list Friday. Bruney was shelved since suffering a lisfranc fracture in his right foot while covering first base on April 22 against the Chicago White Sox. Before the injury, Bruney was 1-0 with a save and a 1.59 earned run average in nine appearances this season. To make room for Bruney on the roster the Yankees optioned Chris Britton to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, a day after the bulky right-han |
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| Chicago sends 3B Crede on rehab assignment |
MLB Baseball |
08/01/2008 |
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| Kansas City, MO (MySportsbook) - The Chicago White Sox sent third baseman Joe Crede to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment. Crede was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 25, retroactive to July 22, with back lumbar inflammation. Crede, 30, is batting .255 with 17 home runs and 54 runs batted in over 90 games this season. He has had a history of back problems in his career as he underwent season- ending back surgery on June 12, 2007 after playing in only 47 games la |
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