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MLB rules postseason games will not be shortened

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:51:33 GMT

There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be.

Charles Comiskey

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:44:07 GMT

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Jackson high school athlete chosen for tournament - Asbury Park Press

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:20:00 GMT

Jackson, NJ -- Baseball Factory announced that Brandon Vega of Jackson was recently selected to participate in the 2009 Under Armour Pre-Season All America Tournament for the second consecutive year. Vega's selection as an Under Armour Pre- Season ...

Shortened postseason game won't be allowed

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be.

Clearing up some national misinformation about Mark Cuban

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:21:00 GMT

RANDY GALLOWAY Mark Cuban is back in the national news again, but this time the coverage goes far beyond the sports pages, and far beyond his self-appointed ongoing crusade to solve a national crisis by being ...

Tribune Sets New Deadline For Cubs Bids: MLB Exec

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:26:55 GMT

Bids for the Chicago Cubs baseball team being sold by Tribune Co are due the week of December 1, a top official with Major League Baseball said on Friday.

1909 Baseball Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:19:50 GMT

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1907 Baseball Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:19:28 GMT

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1906 Baseball Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:19:19 GMT

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1905 Baseball Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:19:07 GMT

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1904 Baseball Season

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:18:56 GMT

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Chicago Cubs sale faces Dec. 1 deadline

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:18:18 GMT

The scheduled Dec. 1 date for the sale of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs remains unchanged, the ESPN cable sports network reported Thursday.

MLB: Postseason games can't be shortened

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:04:56 GMT

There has never been a rain-shortened game in the postseason, and now there never will be.

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:12 GMT

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Sports briefs

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:31:40 GMT

Dec. 1 deadline for Cubs bids NEW YORK - Bidders for the Chicago Cubs have until Dec.

sports in brief

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:31:38 GMT

Kansas State's volleyball team rallied from a set down to beat Missouri 3-2 at Columbia, clinching third place in the Big 12.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:31:38 GMT

Playing by the rules . . . One of the reasons people enjoy sports is the clarity of the rules.

"Bids are expected the week after Thanksgiving," said Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:28:40 GMT

The scheduled Dec. 1 date for the sale of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs remains unchanged, the ESPN cable sports network reported Thursday.

Tribune Co. - Chicago Tribune

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:22:00 GMT

The tumultuous economy has played havoc with Tribune Co.'s plans to sell the Chicago Cubs, making it harder for prospective buyers to raise money and throwing into question the value of the storied franchise. The impact also has trickled down to an ...

Tribune sets new deadline for Cubs bids: MLB exec - Yahoo News

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:53:00 GMT

Reuters ? Chicago Cubs fan Mandy Calucin stands by the marquee outside of Wrigley Field before the start of Game ? CHICAGO (Reuters) ? Bids for the Chicago Cubs baseball team being sold by Tribune Co are due the week of December 1, a top ...

Aspiring A's looking good in AFL play

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:43:41 GMT

The seven players from the Oakland Athletics' organization currently playing in this year's Arizona Fall League have a lot in common.

Chicago Cubs Sale Faces Dec. 1 Deadline - Post Chronicle

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:50:00 GMT

The scheduled Dec. 1 date for the sale of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs remains unchanged, the ESPN cable sports network reported Thursday. The Cubs, one of baseball's oldest franchises, was part of the holdings when Chicago real estate mogul ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:12 GMT

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Indoor baseball-softball facility to open in Middleton

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:01:43 GMT

Growing up in Columbia, S.C., Brad Woodall had the benefit of playing baseball almost year-round. Outdoors, the way it's supposed to be.

Tribune Co. pushing to unload Cubs soon

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:40 GMT

Bidders for the Chicago Cubs have until Dec. 1 to submit offers, Major League Baseball said Wednesday after a meeting of its ownership committee.

The Seattle Mariners' Don Wakamatsu is the major leagues' first Asian-American manager.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:22:11 GMT

Don Wakamatsu became the first Asian-American manager in major league baseball history when he was hired Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.

Business brief

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sara Lee Corp. is closing its South Side kosher hot dog and meat processing plant, 1000 W. Pershing, leaving about 185 people without jobs.

MLB says Tribune set Dec 1 deadline for Cubs bids - International Herald Tribune

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK : Bidders for the Chicago Cubs have until Dec. 1 to submit offers, Major League Baseball said Wednesday after a meeting of its ownership committee. Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met ...

Mussina to retire, end 18-year career

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:59:59 GMT

New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina has decided to retire from Major League Baseball after his first 20-win season, Fox Sports reported on its Web site.

Selig: Weather can't shorten postseason games - San Francisco Examiner

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:30:00 GMT

? 43 mins ago: Selig: Weather can't shorten postseason games ? 50 mins ago: MLB: Postseason games can't be shortened 23 hrs ago: MLB says Tribune set Dec 1 deadline for Cubs bids 1 day ago: MLB says deadline for Chicago Cubs bids is Dec. 1 Major ...

Bidding For Cubs Ends Dec. 1

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:41:41 GMT

The scheduled Dec. 1 date for the sale of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs remains unchanged, the ESPN cable sports network reported Thursday.

Cubs ink Dempster - Dubuque Telegraph Herald

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:23:00 GMT

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster said this year's flameout in the playoffs will only serve as motivation for the team in 2009. CHICAGO (AP) -- Ryan Dempster made the successful switch from closer to starter this season, winning 17 games and helping ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:12 GMT

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ASK THE BASEBALL EXPERT - NBC Sports

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:53:00 GMT

Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry still isn?t sure who his new bosses are going to be, but he is settling on his 2009 roster. Kerry Wood is gone and Ryan Dempster has been locked into a four-year, $52-million deal, leaving Hendry with the key ...

Major League Baseball says Tribune Co. has set Dec. 1 deadline for ... - Newsday

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:39:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) _ Bidders for the Chicago Cubs have until Dec. 1 to submit offers, Major League Baseball said Wednesday after a meeting of its ownership committee. Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have ...

MLB: Bids to purchase Cubs must be in by Dec. 1 - CBS Sportsline

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:17:00 GMT

NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball says the deadline to submit bids to buy the Chicago Cubs is Dec. 1. Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met in New York in recent weeks with officials from the ...

MLB says deadline for Chicago Cubs bids is Dec. 1 - International Herald Tribune

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:17:00 GMT

NEW YORK : Major League Baseball says the deadline to submit bids to buy the Chicago Cubs is Dec. 1. Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met in New York in recent weeks with officials from the ...

MLB: Cubs bids due Dec. 1 - Crain's Chicago Business

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met in New York in recent weeks with officials from the commissioner's office, MLB's Internet company and the sport's new television network. The team was put up ...

Cubs add three names to 40-man roster - Major League Baseball

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:41:00 GMT

CHICAGO -- The Cubs selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Mitch Atkins, Justin Berg and Marcos Mateo and added them to the 40-man roster. Atkins, 23, earned 2008 Minor League Pitcher of the Year honors after combining to go 17-7 with a 4.00 ...

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Dempster, Cubs agree to $52 million, 4-year deal - Boston Globe

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:02:00 GMT

CHICAGO? Pitcher Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs agreed Tuesday on a $52 million, four-year contract that includes a player option to 2012. He gets a $4 million signing bonus, $8 million next year, $12.5 million in 2010 and $13.5 million in 2011 ...

Cubs re-sign Dempster to four-year deal - Miami Herald

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:05:00 GMT

The Chicago Cubs have re-signed right- hander Ryan Dempster to a four year deal. Although financial terms were not revealed, the contract is believed to be worth $52 million. Dempster returned to the rotation on a regular basis for the first time ...

AP source: Canadian Ryan Dempster, Cubs close to agreeing on four-year ... - Canada East

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:29:00 GMT

CHICAGO - Canadian right - hander Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs are close to agreement on a four-year contract worth about US$52 million, according to a baseball official. The official, with knowledge of the negotiations, spoke Tuesday on ...

MLB: Tribune sets Dec. 1 deadline for Cubs bids - Peoria Journal Star

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:54:00 GMT

Bidders for the Chicago Cubs have until Dec. 1 to submit offers, Major League Baseball said Wednesday after a meeting of its ownership committee. Bob DuPuy, baseball?s chief operating officer, said representatives of four bidders have met in New ...

Canada's Dempster, Cubs agree to US$52 million, four-year deal - Canada East

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:25:00 GMT

CHICAGO - Canadian pitcher Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs agreed Tuesday on a US$52 million, four-year contract that includes a player option to 2012. In this Sept. 16, 2008 file photo, Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster pitches against the Milwaukee ...

Cubs, Dempster reach 4-year deal - CNN Sports Illustrated

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:18:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) -- Pitcher Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs agreed Tuesday on a $52 million, four-year contract that includes a player option for 2012. He gets a $4 million signing bonus, $8 million next year, $12.5 million in 2010 and $13.5 million ...

RHP Ryan Dempster, Chicago Cubs reach agreement on $52 million, 4-year ... - Grand Forks Herald

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:42:00 GMT

Pitcher Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs agreed Tuesday on a $52 million, four-year contract that includes a player option for 2012. He gets a $4 million signing bonus, $8 million next year, $12.5 million in 2010 and $13.5 million in 2011. Dempster ...

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Dempster signs extension with Cubs - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:07:00 GMT

Canadian pitcher Ryan Dempster has signed a four-year contract extension with the Chicago Cubs worth $52 million US. The deal could keep Dempster with the Cubs through the 2012 Major League Baseball season. He gets a $4-million signing bonus, $8 ...