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  • April 2008

    • Sanchez Shuts Down Griffey, Cincinnati

      Associated Press  |  Apr 26, 08 1:10 AM CDT

      Sanchez Shuts Down Griffey, Cincinnati

      (Newser) - Jonathan Sanchez dominated the Cincinnati Reds in Dusty Baker's Bay Area return. Sanchez pitched into the ninth and matched his career high with 10 strikeouts, outdueling Reds ace Aaron Harang and keeping Ken Griffey Jr. at 597 career home runs in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 victory Friday night. Sanchez retired 16 straight during one stretch and won his second straight start. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • San Francisco Giants  • Cincinnati Reds  • Ken Griffey Jr.  • Bengie Molina  • Dusty Baker  • Aaron Harang  • Jonathan Sanchez

    • Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

      Associated Press  |  Apr 17, 08 6:46 PM CDT

      Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

      (Newser) - Dusty Baker got a win at Wrigley Field while managing the Cincinnati Reds, thanks to Joey Votto and Ken Griffey Jr. Votto doubled with the bases loaded, homered, drove in five runs and made a nice defensive play and Griffey hit his 596th career homer Thursday as Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2 to end a five-game losing streak. More »

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      MLB  • Chicago Cubs  • National League  • Cincinnati Reds  • Ken Griffey Jr.  • National League Central  • Dusty Baker  • Joey Votto

    • Lee's Homer Leads Cubs Past Reds in Baker's Return

      Associated Press  |  Apr 15, 08 10:36 PM CDT

      Lee's Homer Leads Cubs Past Reds in Baker's Return

      (Newser) - Dusty Baker knew exactly what to look for when he returned to Wrigley Field. "The first thing you do when you get here, you check the wind," he said. It was blowing out. Derrek Lee hit a three-run homer and started a pivotal double play to help the Chicago Cubs beat their former manager and his Cincinnati Reds 9-5. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Cincinnati Reds  • Derrek Lee  • Dusty Baker

    • Baker Wanted One Last Shot With Cubs

      Chicago Tribune  |  Apr 9, 08 1:35 PM CDT

      Baker Wanted One Last Shot With Cubs

      (Newser) - Dusty Baker begged the Cubs to let him try bringing the team back from its slumping 2006 season, but general manager Jim Hendry didn't give him the chance. After a year working for ESPN, the eternally optimistic manager is gratetful to be back on the bench, this time in Cincinnati with the Reds. And he won't mind hearing boos when he returns to Chicago, writes the Tribune. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Cincinnati Reds  • Dusty Baker

  • October 2007

    • Players Believe Dusty is Right Man for the Job

      Cincinnati Enquirer  |  Oct 14, 07 9:20 PM CDT

      Players Believe Dusty is Right Man for the Job

      (Newser) - Fans of the Cincinnati Reds had plenty to boo this past season, and some believe that the hiring of Dusty Baker to manage the club deserves similar treatment. But many former and current players insist it was a smart move. Reds announcer Jeff Brantley, who pitched for Baker in San Francisco, said he'd "play for Dusty anytime," according to the Cincinnati Enquirer . More »

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      baseball  • Cincinnati Reds  • Dusty Baker

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