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Home » Robin Ventura

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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.

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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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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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Robin Ventura gets mad

by Steve Bogira August 14, 2014August 18, 2021

The placid White Sox manager erupts about an overturned call, but when the dust settles, the Sox lose again.

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Cubs zero in on last; White Sox walk their way out of first

by Steve Bogira April 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Chicago’s baseball teams lose three in 32 innings​.

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Hometown zero: With Adam Dunn batting cleanup, the White Sox have nothing to worry about

by Steve Bogira April 25, 2013August 19, 2021

How low can Dunn’s average get?

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Mastering the rules at the Masters, plus a baseball report

by Steve Bogira April 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Rule 12-5c: Cheating is the essence of golf.

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A Buddhist remedy for Adam Dunn

by Steve Bogira February 26, 2013August 19, 2021

There’s no telling how high Dunn’s average may climb as long as he isn’t distracted.

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Pitching to test Ventura’s mettle

by Ted Cox September 9, 2012August 19, 2021

White Sox manager Robin Ventura needs to cobble together his pitching staff for the stretch run

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A look back before Sox look ahead

by Ted Cox August 4, 2012August 19, 2021

The White Sox weather the toughest stretch of the baseball season and prepare for the stretch run.

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Joy in Mudville: Adam Dunn connects!

by Steve Bogira June 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Minnesota pitchers struck Adam Dunn’s bat five times in a single afternoon

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It’s a beautiful day for a ball game indeed

by Ted Cox May 18, 2012August 19, 2021

Beautiful weather leads to peaceful relations between the Cubs and White Sox, at least to start

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Are the White Sox solving their ADHD (Adam Dunn Hitting Deficit) problem?

by Steve Bogira May 8, 2012August 19, 2021

Dunn seems to relax as a hitter when he’s playing the field, but lefties still give him fits.

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Peavy acts the ace he used to be for Sox home opener

by Ted Cox April 13, 2012August 19, 2021

The White Sox win their home opener behind a revived Jake Peavy.

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Easter brunches, a mysterious banquet, and other food and drink events

by Daniel Gerzina April 6, 2012August 19, 2021

A dessert and champagne dance party, a mystery dinner, and more.

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