Indians struggle with defense as Salazar figure remains unclear
Cleveland sits last or near last in AL fielding percentage and tops in errors after 20 games. Francona warns the team must play cleaner baseball while Salazar’s struggles are attributed to inexperience. Wrigley Field marks its 100th anniversary as the club eyeing continued improved play.
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Indians rally for 4 RBIs as Bourn, Kipnis lead vs Royals
Michael Bourn opened with a tying two out triple and Lonnie Chisenhall added a run scoring hit in the eighth. Jason Kipnis delivered the go ahead double as Cleveland bullpen held Kansas City, 4 3, in a tight early season game.
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Cubs celebrate 100 years at Wrigley with star sightings
The Cubs marked a centennial birthday at Wrigley Field with a giant replica cake near the Ernie Banks statue and a throwback celebration featuring Hall of Famers Banks Williams Jenkins and Dawson. Bears legends Butkus and Sayers attended as Cubs Diamondbacks wore 1914 jerseys. A 7 5 loss capped the day amid renovations dispute with rooftop owners and potential $500 million upgrades. Bud Selig supported preservation while urging clear rights for the Cubs and rooftops.
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Scoring by Hand a Dying Art at Wrigley Field
Darryl Wilson has been a Cubs scoreboard operator at Wrigley Field for 23 years. He works the green manual board in a dusty room, flipping metal plates to show runs, balls, strikes, and outs while managers bring in relievers. He notes modernization with a laptop replacing tickertape ties to 1937 origins, and he cherishes the crowd noise and unique role.
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