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Home » Oakland A's

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Posted inBlogs

White Sox and Cubs are both 2-0 for first time since 1951

by Steve Bogira April 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Martin Kennelly was mayor the last time both clubs won their first pair in the same season, 65 years ago.

Posted inBlogs

White Sox still haunted by the ghost of Adam Dunn

by Steve Bogira June 17, 2015August 18, 2021

The south-siders have gone 25 innings without a run, but they pushed runners all the way to second base yesterday.

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Two big deals make White Sox contenders again; will Cubs follow suit?

by Steve Bogira December 9, 2014August 18, 2021

The south-siders sign closer David Robertson and trade for starter Jeff Samardzija, while the Cubs continue to pursue southpaw free agent Jon Lester.

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Adam Dunn warms the bench as Royals sprint past A’s in wild wild-card game

by Steve Bogira October 1, 2014August 18, 2021

A fleeting playoff career begins and ends with no at bats.

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Adam Dunn waves good-bye

by Steve Bogira September 11, 2014August 18, 2021

The Big Breeze returns to the south side for one last mighty swing.

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Who’s worse, Cubs or White Sox?

by Steve Bogira September 10, 2014August 18, 2021

A tight race for the bottom in Chicago

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When our tools wear out their welcomes

by Michael Miner December 1, 2011August 19, 2021

Scientific innovation may enhance reliability, but it can also ignore conventional wisdom.

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The Big Breeze keeps apace

by Kate Schmidt June 17, 2011August 19, 2021

White Sox supposed slugger Adam Dunn may have tied Brent Lillibridge with seven home runs this season, but he’s still making progress in his quest for Ks.

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