Canseco Dominates All-Star Spotlight in Chicago
Jose Canseco, the AL’s highest paid and most followed star, drew attention at the All-Star media session in Chicago after Oakland’s flight stopped there. He talks bold, embraces spectacle, and aims to impress at Wrigley Field as the crowd buzzes over his power shots and swagger.
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Tony la Russa
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Chuck Finley
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Reggie Jackson
Jose Canseco
All-Star Game Streaks Highlight NL Dominance and Young Picks
The National League has won 22 of 27 All-Star Games. Tony La Russa manages consecutive games, only matched since Tommy Lasorda in 1977-78. Sandy and Roberto Alomar join a small group as the seventh brother duo in All-Star history, last seen with Gaylord and Jim Perry in 1970. Eighteen players debut, Ken Griffey Jr. the second youngest at 20 years 7 months 19 days, after Dwight Gooden in 1984.
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Tommy Lasorda
Sandy
Roberto Alomar
Gaylord
Jim Perry
Ken Griffey Jr
Dwight Gooden
Sabo Eager for All-Star Rematch Not a One-Year Wonder
Chicago AP reports Reds third baseman Chris Sabo remains humble about his All-Star selection. He recalls a standout 1988 first half, a knee injury in 1989, and his steady role with Cincinnati. He starts at Wrigley Field and looks forward to a couple of at bats.
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Reds
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Los Angeles
Mike Scioscia
Pye
Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs
Andre Dawson
Sciascia
Greg
Gregg Olson
Baltimore
Gregg William Olson
Gregg
Olson twins share name sparks mail mix ups in MLB
In Chicago Greg Olson catcher of the Braves and Gregg Olson pitcher of the Orioles reveal years of mistaken mail and cards. Both All Stars in 1989 the pair recount double exposure of their careers and odd coincidences.
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Gregg William Olson
Greg
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Baltimore Orioles
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Orioles
Gregg Olson
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Greg Olson
Griffey Jr Makes All Star Debut with Ease in Chicago
Ken Griffey Jr at age 20 is the AL starting center fielder hitting .3317 with 12 homers and 40 RBIs. His father Ken Griffey Sr, a three time All Star, admires his son's rise as they become the first father son duo in the majors to play together.
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Seattle Mariners
All Star Game Wednesday Night Showdown and MLB Stats Fulfilled
Major League All-Star Game on television radio signals fans as July calendar shows no league games. Activated Barry Lyons from the 21 day DL and optioned him to the minor leagues. Batting leaders include Dykstra Bonds Sandberg and Dawson with high counts. pitching leaders feature Clemens Ryan and Langston. Stolen base leaders include Henderson Yelding Nixon and Samuel.
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Los Angeles
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Baseball history spotlights wild 1917 17 innings Yankees win
Snapshot of historic games includes 1917 Yankees beating the Browns 7-5 in 17 innings with Ray Caldwell relief pitching. Mentions 1932 Phillies 18 17 over Indians, 1934 All Stars 9 7 win at the Polo Grounds, and other feats. Also notes 1982 Larry Parrish grand slams for the Rangers and Andre Dawson birthday.
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Milt Wilcox
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Andre Dawson
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