Archive for August, 2010
White Sox make it official, acquire Manny
CBSSport Back to frighten pitchers who havent seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs. As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but productive 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his powerful bat, full [...]
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Clemens pleads not guilty to lying before Congress
CBSSports Baseball great Roger Clemens entered a not guilty plea Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone. Clemens entered his plea in U.S. District Court. The arraignment happened a few blocks away from where the retired pitcher swore under oath that he had not used performance-enhancing [...]
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Indians legend Feller, 91, has leukemia treatments
CBSSport Bob Feller is back watching his beloved Cleveland Indians, a bounce in his step as he is treated for leukemia. The third-oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame at age 91, Feller said Sunday that hes “feeling better than I have in weeks,” following two days at Cleveland Clinic and a week [...]
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White Sox retire Thomas’ number
CBSSpo The Chicago White Sox gave The Big Hurt a big honor on Sunday, retiring Frank Thomas number before their game against the New York Yankees. Ex-player Billy Pierce helps unveil a portrait of Frank Thomas on the outfield wall during a ceremony to retire Thomas number. (Getty Images) Thomas fought back tears during an [...]
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Ex-pitcher Burgos charged with attempted murder
CBSSports.com wire reportsAu Police have charged former major league pitcher Ambiorix Burgos with kidnapping and attempted murder after his ex-wife said she was forced to eat rat poison. Judge Freddy Frias ordered Burgos on Saturday to remain in jail for three months while prosecutors prepare the case. The 26-year-old is suspected of kidnapping Dilenia Reynoso [...]
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