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Chicago Cubs: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Andre Dawson

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As the city gears up for the second round of the BP Crosstown Cup, both teams are unfortunately below .500 currently. In the summer of 2011, the Chicago intra-city series will be more about bragging rights than ever for Cubs fans. As their fans know all too well, the Cubbies are buried in fifth place in the NL Central, 12 games out with a record of 32-48. This holiday … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Andre Dawson

Chicago White Sox: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Ron Kittle

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As the city gears up for the second round of the BP Crosstown Cup, both teams are unfortunately enter the series below .500. In the summer of 2011, the Chicago intra-city series will be more about bragging rights than ever, unless the White Sox can get over the hump and win the AL Central. They're in striking distance for first place, unlike the Cubs, who have absolutely … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: BP Crosstown Cup Preview with Ron Kittle

Catching up with Cubs, Expos Hall of Famer Andre Dawson at BP Crosstown Cup

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This week marks the height of summer festival season. In most major cities across North America, prominent street fairs and concert series are being held. In Chicago, BP featured the city’s largest baseball at the Taste of Chicago June 24th-26th. As the entire city focuses on the BP Crosstown Cup, the annual head-to-head interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and … [Read more...] about Catching up with Cubs, Expos Hall of Famer Andre Dawson at BP Crosstown Cup

Andre Dawson’s Most Memorable Moments

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Andre Dawson has long been considered one of the best players of his generation. And this weekend, the Hawk is at long last coming to roost in Cooperstown. Dawson was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in his 9th year of eligibility. It’s an honor some say is coming eight years after his enshrinement should have happened. He’s one of the best ever to wear the red … [Read more...] about Andre Dawson’s Most Memorable Moments