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Chris Clarke Strikes Out Five, Earns Five-Times Minor-League Salary

5/6/2026

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Chris Clarke struck out five batters in four innings before a crowd of 102,000 at Kyle Field in Station, Texas.
Clarke said his salary is five times minor-league pay and lasts twelve months.
After being released by the Chicago Cubs in August, a week before his wife gave birth, Clarke said he will keep options open.
Tailgaters will play three weekly games at minor-league parks across the South and Midwest.

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Chris Clarke struck out five batters in four innings before a crowd of 102,000 at Kyle Field in Station, Texas.
Clarke said his salary is five times minor-league pay and lasts twelve months.
After being released by the Chicago Cubs in August, a week before his wife gave birth, Clarke said he will keep options open.
Tailgaters will play three weekly games at minor-league parks across the South and Midwest.