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Sports media: Cooler heads — and broadcasters — prevail in White Sox-Cubs series - Chicago Sun-Times
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A.J. Pierzynski brings 'quarterback' mindset to TFA baseball
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May 20, 2006: The Michael Barrett-A.J. Pierzynski fight
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Yordano Ventura, Royals get in brawl with White Sox - Sports Illustrated
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Cubs and White Sox Brawl (2006) On this day in 2006, Cubs catcher Michael Barrett gave us one of the most memorable moments in Crosstown Classic history when he punched White
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Notorious Basebrawls - Sports Illustrated
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The 10 most memorable brawls in baseball history
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Images: Best photos from past Crosstown Classics
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Punch A.J.' landed 10 years ago and we'll never forget it - The Athletic