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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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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.

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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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06/02/12 Former Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood Says He Would Apologize... Source: NESN Most Chicago Cubs fans would likely want an apology from Steve Bartman , the Walkman-wearing fan who infamously interfered with an attempt by outfielder Moises Alou to catch a foul ball, thus giving the Florida Marlins new life in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.
06/01/12 Kerry Wood Apologizes To Steve Bartman Source: CBS - WBBM 2 - Chicago IL (WSCR) Kerry Wood was there during that fateful game in October when Steve Bartman reached his hand over the railing at Wrigley Field to catch a foul ball.
06/01/12 Similarities end at two athletes' names Source: Daily Herald - Arlington Heights IL While watching the touching final appearance by Kerry Wood as a Chicago Cub, I could not help but think of what polar opposites two of todays athletes are.
05/31/12 Kerry Wood Promotes New Children's Book Source: NBC - WMAQ 5 - Chicago IL Kerry Wood returned to Wrigley Field Wednesday less than two weeks after his retirement.
05/30/12 Walk off gives Russell second W Source: CBSSports.com Alfonso Soriano homered, Jeff Samardzija struck out eight in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Tuesday.