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Results 1 - 20 of 558 in American League Central

  1. BlackoutRead the original story w/Photo

    24 min ago | Inside the White Sox

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Jim Thome, Baseball Players, John Danks, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, American League, Paul Konerko, Jermaine Dye

  2. Tribe learning lessons of tough '09 seasonRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Major League Baseball

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball, American League, Baseball Players, Jess Todd, Carl Pavano, Mark DeRosa, Kelly Shoppach

  3. Let's review: What a year for Twins

    Saturday Dec 26 | Major League Baseball

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, American League, Joe Mauer, Baseball Players, Luis Ayala, Joe Crede, Boof Bonser

  4. Greinke provided many highlights in 2009Read the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Major League Baseball

    ... 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. ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Kansas City Royals, American League, Zack Greinke, Baseball Players, David DeJesus, Brian Bannister

  5. Down 10 runs, Tribe stormed backRead the original story

    Saturday | Chicago Cubs

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball, Tampa Bay Rays, American League, Baseball Players, Fausto Carmona, Jensen Lewis, Rich Rundles

  6. For Royals to Win in 2010, GM Dayton Moore Needs to Make Move in Free Agent PoolRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Dec 26 | Bleacher Report

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Kansas City Royals, American League, Zack Greinke, Baseball Players, Billy Butler, Mark Teahen

  7. Twinkies Twinkle Christmas NightRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | MNspeak.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, American League

  8. Twins on Sox' heelsRead the original story

    Sep 25, 2008 | Canada.com

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, American League, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Baseball Players, Nick Blackburn, Joe Mauer, Denard Span

  9. Report: Angels pick up RodneyRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 23 | The Orange County Register

    The former Tigers reliever is expected to be used in a setup role or as a potential closer.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, American League, Detroit Tigers, Baseball Players, Fernando Rodney

  10. Twins re-airing Game 163 on Christmas night

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Major League Baseball

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, American League, Detroit Tigers, Jim Thome, Baseball Players, Orlando Cabrera, Joe Nathan

  11. Cleveland Indians All-2000s Team

    Tuesday Dec 22 | BleacherReport

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball, American League, Victor Martinez, Baseball Players, Philadelphia Phillies, Jhonny Peralta

  12. Cards, Royals to begin latest I-70 SeriesRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2008 | Canada.com

    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.

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    Related Topix: Sports, American League, Major League Baseball, Kansas City Royals, National League, National League Central, St. Louis Cardinals, NFC West, NFC, NFL Football, Baseball Players, Joel Pineiro

  13. B. Anderson reaches deal with RoyalsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Chicago White Sox

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, American League, Major League Baseball, Kansas City Royals, Baseball Players, Brian Anderson, Jose Guillen, David DeJesus, Mitch Maier

  14. White Sox improve with series of low-key moves

    Monday Dec 21 | Sporting News

    Many clubs have done more talking than making moves this winter. The Mets have added more coaches than players.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, American League, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Matt Holliday, Baseball Players, Mark Teahen

  15. Curtis Granderson: 'It's a wow just getting a chance to play for the New York Yankees'Read the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 21 | Sporting News

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, American League, Bernie Williams

  16. Game 163 - a chance to live it all over againRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 20 | Around the Majors

    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.

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  17. White Sox claim Freddy Dolsi from Tigers

    Saturday Dec 19 | Detroit Free Press

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, American League, Baseball Players, Freddy Dolsi, Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson

  18. Mariners continue to add pieces, trade for BradleyRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Dec 18 | Examiner.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Milton Bradley, Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Carlos Silva, American League, Ken Griffey

  19. Leyland sees big things from OrdonezRead the original story

    Friday Dec 18 | Major League Baseball

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball, American League, Baseball Players, Magglio Ordonez, Curtis Granderson, Placido Polanco

  20. Yankees introduce Granderson to big stageRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Toronto Blue Jays

    It didn't take Curtis Granderson long to realize how much more intense things might be at his new place of business.

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    Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Curtis Granderson, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Detroit Tigers, American League