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Blackhawks sign forward Brandon Pirri
Brandon Pirri
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed center Brandon Pirri to a three-year contract.
Pirri, 19, led all rookie scorers in the ECAC with 43 points (11G...
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Cubs rout Pirates to win Quade's home debut
Carlos Zambrano belted a two-run homer to help himself, Aramis Ramirez drove in four runs and Starlin Castro added three hits to power the Cubs to a 14-2 victory over the Pirates on Monday to win manager Mike Quade's home debut.
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Lillibridge the surprise hero for White Sox
After Bobby Jenks blew a three-run lead in the ninth Monday, in part because of a Brent Lillibridge throwing error, Lillibridge redeemed himself with the two-out, 11th-inning solo shot that sparked a two-out, four-run outburst in a 10-6 win over the Tribe.
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Zambrano blasts 21st career homer
Carlos Zambrano hit his first home run of the season and 21st of his career in the fifth inning of Monday night's 14-2 win against the Pirates' Brian Burres.
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Williams says Manny will fit in with White Sox
The goal for the White Sox never simply has been to win the division, get to the playoffs and go home happy. It has always been a focus on winning it all, as GM Ken Williams explained once again Monday when addressed the acquisition of Manny Ramirez, who will join the Sox on Tuesday.
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Beckham day-to-day with bruised hand
White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham left Monday night's 10-6, 11-inning victory over the Indians in the seventh inning with a bruised right hand after being plunked by a pitch. X-rays were negative, and Beckham is day-to-day.
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Cubs' ceremony brings Dawson 'home'
Hall of Famer Andre Dawson was honored in pregame ceremonies at Wrigley Field on Monday. The outfielder known as "The Hawk" was given a No. 8 from the Wrigley Field scoreboard as well as a copy of Mayor Richard Daley's proclamation that Monday, Aug. 30, is "Andre Dawson Day" in Chicago.
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Soto day-to-day after MRI on right knee
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto underwent an MRI on Monday on his right knee which showed that it was structurally sound but there was some minor swelling. His status was day-to-day.
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Decision on Silva to come after rehab start
Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva will make another rehab start on Wednesday for Class A Peoria against Kane County and then the team will make a decision as to whether the right-hander is ready to return to the big leagues.
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Williams: White Sox didn't need Fuentes
It will be interesting to see which waiver-wire move has a greater impact on the American League Central race down the stretch -- the White Sox's claim of Manny Ramirez or the Twins' claim of left-hander Brian Fuentes from the Angels
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Thornton eyes weekend return to bullpen
Bullpen help should soon be on the way to the White Sox in the form of left-hander Matt Thornton, who appears nearly recovered from elbow inflammation.
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White Sox applaud addition of Manny
Those who suggest Manny Ramirez's presence could be a distraction in the White Sox clubhouse during the September playoff push probably haven't paid much attention to the team.
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Super Bears gather at Ditka golf outing
CHICAGO – There were hugs and handshakes all around Friday when more than 25 members of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears reunited with their former coach at Mike Ditka's Celebrity Golf Classic.
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Peppers takes pride in all-around ability
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Julius Peppers showed his tremendous pass rush skills last Saturday night against the Oakland Raiders when he burst off the edge and stripped the ball from quarterback Jason Campbell.
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Toeaina lets impact plays do the talking
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Knowing that Rod Marinelli prefers players who make statements with their play rather than their mouths, it's easy to understand why the Bears defensive coordinator likes Matt Toeaina.
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After a slow start, Davis on fast track
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – An afterthought on offense last season when he caught just five passes for 35 yards, Rashied Davis appears to be carving out a role as a wide receiver in Mike Martz's system.
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Manny's potential reward far outweighs risk
Baseball sources have confirmed to MLB.com that Manny Ramirez's run in Los Angeles has reached the end -- the 38-year-old with 554 career home runs will move back to the AL with the White Sox.
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Floyd outdueled by Nova as White Sox fall
Gavin Floyd deserved better Sunday, taking the loss despite 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball as the White Sox fell, 2-1, to the Yankees.
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