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From the Windup: The Greinke All-Stars

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's weekly look at some aspect of America's pastime.Zack Greinke has been the best pitcher in the majors this season. That statement wouldn't be disputed by anyone other than people who look only at won-loss record and nothing more. I'm not suggesting you throw that stat out the window, but you...

Starting Five: Favorites Finding Form

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That the Angels and Cubs -- two overwhelming favorites to win their division entering 2009 -- finally seem to have their mojo back. A day after Chicago rallied from four down in the eighth inning to beat...

The Closer Report: Heath Bell Shines as Brad Lidge Declines

It's always nice to know how secure a closer's job is and who's next in line if somebody loses their 9th inning job. The Closer Report will give you that info. And if that wasn't good enough, we'll rank the closers from top to bottom.As you'll see, Heath Bell has taken over the top spot on this edition of The Closer...

Make Way for Jose Reyes' Bum Wheel

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Big Apple, we have a problem. And one that could be a major concern in fantasy baseball leagues, too.Jose Reyes, undoubtedly a top-10 fantasy pick, left Wednesday's game against the...

From the Windup: Trade Season Nears

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.With the recent news that Mark DeRosa is on the trade block and the White Sox have possibly landed Jake Peavy, junkies of major league baseball trade rumors got an early glimpse at what promises to be a very interesting July....

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THE HUFFINGTON POST - LOCAL

Kerry Wood Gets Hug From Son After Final Strikeout

His career may not have gone down the path many thought it would, but Kerry Wood's final game of his career turned out to be one amazing script.

THE HUFFINGTON POST - LOCAL

White Sox Beat Cubs 3-2 In Likely Wood Finale

Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in what was likely the final major league game for Cubs reliever Kerry Wood. Beckham's solo shot and a two-run blast from Konerko in the first were the only...

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05/26/12 Viciedo showing his power for ChiSox Source: CBSSports.com White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo's .368 average during his last 10 games is just part of why he's landed on the who's hot list.
05/25/12 Memories that last a lifetime Source: The Progress-Index - Petersburg VA Often I ask coaches and players after games of epic proportion, if somewhere during the day or night, did they take the time to enjoy the beauty of the moment.
05/25/12 Book notes: Kerry Wood signs his new kids' book Source: Daily Herald - Arlington Heights IL "author Michaela Muntean reads from and signs copies of her book at 4 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. â¢ Author Craig Cleve discusses and signs copies of his book "The Green Hornet Street Car Disaster" at 2 p.m.
05/24/12 Start to finish, Strode was in Wood's corner Source: MLB - Chicago Cubs In 1997, Kerry Wood was in his second pro season, pitching for the Cubs' Double-A Orlando team, when he nearly walked away from the game.
05/23/12 Kindred: In the wake of Wood's exit it's âWhat if?' Source: The Pantagraph - Bloomington IL The seasonal chill outside was nowhere to be found inside Illinois State's Bone Student Center, where the Chicago Cubs Caravan was making a warm and fuzzy annual stop.