Chicago Cubs
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Piniella looking for more help from Cubs startersApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - As much as Cubs manager Lou Piniella was upset with his bullpen after Thursday's loss to the Cardinals, he said he needs more from his starters, too. Carlos Zambrano wa...
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Cubs blow opportunities and test Piniella's patienceApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Aaron Heilman says it takes time for bullpens to come together. "There's no real magic formula that you can say, 'Well, if we do this, this and this, then everything's g...
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Fired-up Bradley returns, but gets tossed by umpireApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - That didn't take long. Milton Bradley made his first appearance since Sunday during Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Cardinals. Pinch hitting with the bases loaded and one out...
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Cubs gearing up for big seriesApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It may be a little early to start talking about showdowns, but the St. Louis Cardinals come to Wrigley Field today to open a four-game series. Next weekend, the teams me...
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Hard to explain Harden's day in Cubs 5-2 loss to RockiesApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Why it happened, who knows? How it happened, Rich Harden has an explanation or two. The Cubs starting pitcher came out firing Wednesday, throwing his first 7 pitches ov...
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Cubs exercise caution with Bradley's latest injuryApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - As he thawed out while meeting the media in the bowels of Wrigley Field following a victorious home opener, Cubs manager Lou Piniella uttered the words that shouldn't ha...
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How soon can Samardzija get back here?Apr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The Jeff Samardzija watch is on - again. Samardzija had a strong first start of the season for Iowa (AAA) Monday, striking out four and allowing only 2 hits in 4 scorele...
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Rockies' stance: 'Conditions' favored CubsApr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Since 2005, Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs has played all of his home games in either Denver or Colorado Springs. So when the fifth-year veteran declared the Cubs' h...
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On bitterly cold day, Lilly rises to occasionApr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - On a day that felt more like New Year's Day than Opening Day, Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly authored something akin to his own winter classic Monday at Wrigley Field. Taking th...
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Piniella happy but not contentApr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Last time it took a hurricane. This time, it only felt like one. When Carlos Zambrano hurled a no-hitter last September in Milwaukee, taking down the homeless Astros sen...