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June 21, 2025

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Minor league baseball wraps up

September 24, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off on Minor league baseball wraps up

‌Wes Kath, shown here in spring training with the Chicago White Sox, was one of Winston-Salem’s top power hitters this season. (Ross D. Franklin / AP Photo) Durham Bulls The Bulls opened the Triple-A season […]

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Baseball lifers Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker make World Series family affair

October 26, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off on Baseball lifers Dusty Baker, Brian Snitker make World Series family affair

The World Series between the Astros and Braves will be a family affair between two baseball lifers, with Atlanta manager Brian Snitker, center, facing his son Troy, left, who is a hitting instructor Houston manager […]

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Durham native, former Rays and Bulls exec Click named Astros’ GM

February 3, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on Durham native, former Rays and Bulls exec Click named Astros’ GM

An Astros batting helmet is seen in the on-deck circle during last season. (Jeff Roberson / AP Photo) HOUSTON — The Houston Astros hired James Click as their new general manager Monday, taking the Tampa […]

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Where does Astros cheating rank in scandals? Ask Pete Rose

January 18, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on Where does Astros cheating rank in scandals? Ask Pete Rose

Former Reds player and manager Pete Rose waves to the crowd as he is introduced on the field during a 2016 ceremony to honor the 1976 World Series champions team, before the Reds’ baseball game […]

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Hinch, Luhnow fired for Astros’ sign stealing

January 13, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on Hinch, Luhnow fired for Astros’ sign stealing

Astros manager AJ Hinch holds the championship trophy after Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Dodgers. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow were suspended for the entire season Monday, and the team […]

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Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

October 31, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon and Adam Eaton celebrate in the locker room after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won […]

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World Series momentum swings wildly with road wins

October 30, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on World Series momentum swings wildly with road wins

Nationals catcher Yan Gomes, left, and first baseman Ryan Zimmerman look on in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Astros. Washington won Games 1 and 2 in Houston, but […]

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Booing not a solution to domestic violence in sports

October 30, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on Booing not a solution to domestic violence in sports

Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna celebrates after their 8-3 win against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. (Matt Slocum / AP Photo) In May 2018, Roberto Osuna was […]

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World Series stars came through North Carolina on their way up

October 23, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off on World Series stars came through North Carolina on their way up

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner wears an NC State football helmet as he celebrates with teammates after winning a NL WIlf Card game against the Brewers earlier this month. Turner played his college ball with […]

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