Chicago Cubs
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Cubs '80s pop anthem = World Series championship?Oct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - An '80s pop anthem can take you places. The Bulls used Alan Parson Project's 1982 hit "Eye in the Sky" to introduce their championship teams, and that other Chicago base...
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Duel in the desertOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa knows all about what being the favorite means in a short series. "I've been the favorite; I've been the underdog in Atlanta," ...
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Clark a father figure to young D'backs
Oct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX - When Arizona gave Tony Clark a two-year contract extension in August 2005, the Diamondbacks expected him to be a consistent pinch hitter and a fill-in first ba...
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World according to Piniella: He likes to winOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- If you were to set this 2007 Cubs season to music, the theme might be "Getting to know Lou, getting to know all about Lou." That would be "Lou" as in manager ...
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Sox fan barber to humble himself after losing bet to Elk Grove mayorOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - A bet is a bet in Elk Grove Village, especially when baseball is concerned. For one hour today, avid Sox fan Brian Stevens will be debasing himself by standing at a bus...
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Call-ups Hart, Soto make rosterOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Kevin Hart didn't know quite what to say. "This is awesome," the Cubs' rookie pitcher said Tuesday after being told he's on the playoff roster. "I'm kind of ...
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Young Diamondbacks crash playoff party earlier than expectedOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Their payroll is the fifth-lowest in the major leagues, and their team batting average is lower than that. They have given up 20 more runs than they have scored, becomin...
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Valverde, Dempster know how to close the dealOct 02, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Jose Valverde might not be the most well-known closer in the major leagues, but those who have to hit against the Diamondbacks' animated right-hander know why...
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Daley Plaza overcome with CUB MANIA!Oct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - It's hard to tell the exact intent of the Cubs playoff rally Monday. Had hundreds gathered in Chicago's Daley Plaza to defy curses and will their beloved Nort...
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Marquis expected to be on Cubs' playoff rosterOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- A Cubs source said late Monday that pitcher Jason Marquis will not be left off the team's playoff roster when the team opens the National League division seri...