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Piniella addresses Cubs’ struggles

Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella

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CHICAGO — Fed up with losing, Lou Piniella says he expects his Chicago Cubs to live up to their reputations and salaries.

“Don’t let names fool you,” he said. “Production wins.”

And winning is the only thing that matters to Piniella, whose team has the third-highest payroll in the major [...]

Zambrano to bullpen

Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP)—Cubs manager Lou Piniella has decided to move ace right-hander Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella is moving struggling starter Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen, and the move may not be temporary.

Piniella talked to Zambrano about switching to an eighth-inning role before Chicago faced the New [...]

Indians 5, White Sox 3 in 11

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Grady Sizemore watches his RBI double scoring Asdrubal Cabrera during the 11th inning of a baseball game and 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Chicago.

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CHICAGO — Grady Sizemore is healthy and ready to help the Cleveland Indians show that perhaps they shouldn’t [...]

Indians-White Sox Preview

Associated Press

8:10 PM ET, April 8, 2010 U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois

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CHICAGO — After recording their first win under new manager Manny Acta, the Cleveland Indians will go for season-opening series victory for the fourth time in five years against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.

Acta replaced Eric Wedge after [...]

Indians 5, White Sox 3

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez, right front, exchanges high-fives with teammates after he got the save as the Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3

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CHICAGO — Fausto Carmona insisted his struggles are far from his mind. A couple more starts like this, and he just might make everyone else forget, [...]

Cleveland (0-1) at Chicago (1-0) Preview

Associated Press

8:10 PM ET, April 7, 2010 U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois

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CHICAGO — The acquisition of former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy last season had Chicago White Sox fans excited over the prospect of a powerful 1-2 punch atop the team’s rotation. They needed to be patient in order [...]

Indians shutout as White Sox win 6-0

Associated Press

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of the opening game of the baseball season in Chicago, Monday, April 5, 2010.

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CHICAGO — As the ball ricocheted off his left foot toward the first-base side, Mark Buehrle tried to figure [...]

Chicago Bears interview Bengals QB coach

Associated Press

Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese interviewed for the Bears' offensive coordinator position.

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CHICAGO – A new name–and potential front-runner–has emerged in the Bears’ search for an offensive coordinator.

Multiple league sources said Bears coach Lovie Smith spent the day interviewing Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, who is known for his work with Carson Palmer. [...]

Cleveland Browns fans planning Monday night game protest

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio – One of the most loyal Dawg Pounders is done barking about the sad state of his beloved Cleveland Browns. It’s time to bite.

Lifelong Browns fan and season-ticket holder Mike Randall, aka “Dawg Pound Mike,” is encouraging other Cleveland fans to stay away from their seats for the opening kickoff of the [...]

Tank Johnson testifies in murder trial

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Two days after he helped the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Bears, defensive lineman Tank Johnson was in Chicago testifying in the trial of a man accused of shooting to death his best friend.

Johnson’s testimony Tuesday came during the murder trial of 36-year-old Michael Selvie, who is accused in the December 2006 shooting [...]