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Jim Thome's game-winning home run and John Danks' gutty pitching performance as the White Sox claim the American League Central with a 1-0 victory over the Twins in Game No. Comment?
Tribe learning lessons of tough '09 season
It was a year of big hopes, big disappointments and, ultimately, big changes. Already, it seems like ages ago that the Indians were busy making offseason acquisitions with an eye on returning to the top of the American League Central Division. Comment?
Let's review: What a year for Twins
... final three weeks to win 17 of its final 21 games, including a thrilling one-game tiebreaker for the American League Central with Detroit to give the Twins their fifth division title in eight seasons, providing at least one more lasting playoff ... Comment?
Greinke provided many highlights in 2009
... season was a disappointment for a club that expected to approach .500 and possibly contend in the American League Central. Even Greinke, given the Royals' lack of run production and spotty defense, needed every bit of his excellence to win 16 games. ... Comment?
Down 10 runs, Tribe stormed back
... of the season. Entering the May 25 game, the Indians were 11 games under .500 and last in the American League Central. So when the Indians found themselves in a 10-0 hole after just four innings, those who left the ballpark early -- and there were ... Comment?
For Royals to Win in 2010, GM Dayton Moore Needs to Make Move in Free Agent Pool
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The 2009 Kansas City Royals baseball season got underway with much fanfare, due in large part to completed renovations to Kauffman Stadium that made it suitable for well, royalty. Comment?
Twinkies Twinkle Christmas Night
... Sports North have partnered to give Twins fans their own holiday gift, re-airing the memorable 2009 American League Central tiebreaker." It's a game that's been labeled among the greatest regular-season contests in Twins history - and perhaps in ... Comment?
Nick Blackburn hurled five effective innings as the Minnesota Twins trimmed their deficit to one-half game in the American League Central with a 3-2 victory over the first-place Chicago White Sox last night. Comment?
Report: Angels pick up Rodney
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The former Tigers reliever is expected to be used in a setup role or as a potential closer. Comment?
Twins re-airing Game 163 on Christmas night
... Sports North have partnered to give Twins fans their own holiday gift, re-airing the memorable 2009 American League Central tiebreaker. "163 Presented by Best Buy" will premiere on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. CT on Fox Sports North. The show will not ... Comment?
Cleveland Indians All-2000s Team
With the end of year approaching, we here at The Dugout Sports Show would like to present our "Cleveland Indians All-Decade Team". After hours of studying stats, and much careful consideration, we put together the best seasons at each individual position. Comment?
Cards, Royals to begin latest I-70 Series
St. Louis Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro will try for his first win since late April when he leads his team this evening in the first of three straight interleague games versus the cross-state rival Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. Comment?
B. Anderson reaches deal with Royals
... won't be coming back to the White Sox any time soon, he is returning to the familiar environs of the American League Central for the upcoming campaign. MLB.com learned on Tuesday that Anderson and the Royals have agreed to a one-year deal. The deal ... Comment?
White Sox improve with series of low-key moves
Many clubs have done more talking than making moves this winter. The Mets have added more coaches than players. Comment?
Curtis Granderson: 'It's a wow just getting a chance to play for the New York Yankees'
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... conference - as teammates? CG: To look at CC Sabathia after playing against him so many times in the American League Central when he was with Cleveland and I was with Detroit ... to get a chance to have him as a teammate is definitely great. To not ... Comment?
Game 163 - a chance to live it all over again
Posted on December 20th, 2009 6:39 PM By Joe Christensen Shortly after the Twins' season ended, Star Tribune sports editor Glen Crevier came up with the idea for an in-depth story reflecting on Game 163. Comment?
White Sox claim Freddy Dolsi from Tigers
... Yankees and Edwin Jackson to the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Friday, Dolsi found a new home with an American League Central rival - the Chicago White Sox. The Sox claimed the reliever off waivers and added him to the 40-man roster. Last season, Dolsi ... Comment?
Mariners continue to add pieces, trade for Bradley
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... as well as Ichiro and Ken Griffey Junior, the Mariners look to be the early favorites to win the American League Central. The Cubs, who were merely dumping Bradley, get Silva in return who went 1-3 with an 8.80 ERA in 2009. The six million bucks ... Comment?
Leyland sees big things from Ordonez
... team next year, looms large on a club with payroll concerns. Yet, for the Tigers to contend in the American League Central without Curtis Granderson and Placido Polanco, Ordonez's offense arguably will have to loom larger. If the second-half hitting ... Comment?
Yankees introduce Granderson to big stage
It didn't take Curtis Granderson long to realize how much more intense things might be at his new place of business. Comment?