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  • July 2007

    • Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

      MSNBC  |  Jul 24, 07 4:47 AM CDT

      Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

      (Newser) - Just two blasts shy of Hank Aaron's all-time record, slugger Barry Bonds has a chance to become the new home run king in his own backyard. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has vowed not to attend Bonds' seven-game homestand in San Francisco that began last night—nor take part in his imminent coronation ceremony. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • San Francisco Giants  • Barry Bonds  • Bud Selig  • Hank Aaron  • John Smoltz  • AT and T Park  • China Basin

    • Bonds Busts Out With 752, 753

      San Jose Mercury News  |  Jul 20, 07 5:14 AM CDT

      Bonds Busts Out With 752, 753

      (Newser) - San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds knocked two balls out of Wrigley Field today, bringing him two away from tying homer-leader Hank Aaron at 755. Driving in six runs, the pair ended an 0-for-21 slump and saved Bonds from matching his career-worst hitless streak. Following a familiar script, the Giants lost to the Cubs despite their star's big day. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • San Francisco Giants  • Barry Bonds  • Ted Lilly

    • Brewers Place Sheets on DL

      MLB.com  |  Jul 18, 07 7:16 AM CDT

      Brewers Place Sheets on DL

      (Newser) - The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-handed ace Ben Sheets on the disabled list for at least 4 weeks, citing a torn tendon in his throwing hand. The Brewers, currently battling Chicago for first place in the NL Central, will sit their All-Star for two weeks before sketching a rehab schedule. Sheets is 10-4 this year with a 3.39 ERA. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Milwaukee Brewers  • Arizona Diamondbacks  • Colorado Rockies  • Ben Sheets  • NL Central

    • Cubs Grab Kendall Fom Oakland

      Chicago Sun-Times  |  Jul 17, 07 7:01 AM CDT

      Cubs Grab Kendall Fom Oakland

      (Newser) - The Cubs nabbed three-time All-Star Jason Kendall from Oakland yesterday, a move that ousts struggling catcher Rob Bowen. Bowen was acquired from San Diego last month, and batted only .065 in his 10 games for Chicago. The 33-year-old Kendall, a career .298 slugger, is slated to join the roster for Tuesday's match-up with San Francisco. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • sports trade

    • Cuban Covets Cubs

      Chicago Tribune  |  Jul 14, 07 8:54 AM CDT

      Cuban Covets Cubs

      (Newser) - Mercurial billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed in interest in buying the Chicago Cubs. Put on the block by real estate mogul Sam Zell, the Cubs will have to placate Major League Baseball and local fans to succeed. Rick Morrissey, writing in another Zell property, the Chicago Tribune, says he thinks it will be a hard sell. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • Dallas Mavericks  • Bud Selig  • Mark Cuban

  • June 2007
  • April 2007

    • Cardinals Pitcher Killed In Crash

      Kansas City Star  |  Apr 29, 07 10:33 PM CDT

      Cardinals Pitcher Killed In Crash

      (Newser) - Josh Hancock, a Cardinals middle reliever who helped the team attain a championship last season, was killed after driving into a tow truck late at night. The death comes five years after St. Louis pitcher Darryl Kile died in his hotel room of coronary artery blockage.  It is not thought that alcohol was involved. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • obituary  • sports  • Chicago Cubs  • St. Louis Cardinals  • Josh Hancock

    • It Must Be Spring: Prior Out for Season

      MLB.com  |  Apr 26, 07 7:41 AM CDT

      It Must Be Spring: Prior Out for Season

      (Newser) - Cubs right-hander Mark Prior underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday and will not pitch again this year. An 18-game winner in 2003, Prior has been on the DL once in each of his six big-league seasons but had not had shoulder surgery before. "This is a step in the right direction," said manager Lou Piniella. More »

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      baseball  • sports  • Chicago Cubs  • injury

    • Colangelo, Cuban: Picks To Buy Cubs

      Sports Illustrated  |  Apr 5, 07 8:59 PM CDT

      Colangelo, Cuban: Picks To Buy Cubs

      (Newser) - Team USA executive director Jerry Colangelo and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban are the two individuals most likely to buy the Cubs, argues Jon Heyman.  Both have track records of success, and Colangelo is a Chicago native. The zany renegade Cuban seems to be on the list beause he didn't  say "no" when asked by Jim Cramer if he was interested. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • NBA  • Chicago  • sports  • Chicago Cubs  • Dallas Mavericks  • Arizona Diamondbacks  • Mark Cuban  • Team USA  • franchise  • Jerry Colangelo

    • Tribune Sold To Zell

      Chicago Tribune  |  Apr 2, 07 9:45 AM CDT

      Tribune Sold To Zell

      (Newser) - Chicago real estate magnate Sam Zell won a last-minute bidding  war to buy the Tribune Compay with a $34-a-share offer, reports the Chicago Tribune. Zell will take the media conglomerate private in a deal that includes an employee stock ownership plan. The Cubs will be sold separately. More »

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      Chicago  • media  • Chicago Cubs  • newspaper  • Tribune Company  • Sam Zell  • Ron Burkle  • Eli Broad

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