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Rain delays Cubs' game vs. Reds

CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs had their pregame batting practice canceled Tuesday when a storm hit shortly after the Reds finished their BP session.

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Fan’s Forethought: What Should the Chicago Cubs…

The Chicago Cubs completed the first month of their 2012 MLB season with a 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on April 30. The Cubs finished the month with an 8-15 record. That's poor enough for sole possession of the National League Central's worst record.

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What should the Chicago Cubs do with Matt Garza?

I thought it was crazy when much of the Chicago media was talking about the Cubs trading Matt Garza before the season began and making it sound like a done deal. But while that idea doesn't sound great, neither does signing the 28-year-old pitcher to a long-term contract. What should the Cubs do?

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Phillies' bats wake up late in 6-4 win over…

IN THE SEEMINGLY interminable quest to score runs during the first 3 weeks of the regular season, the most conspicuous holes in the Phillies' lineup were the ones where Jimmy Rollins and Placido Polanco used to hit.

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Wood might not return to Cubs' eighth-inning…

The Chicago Cubs are not doing a full-scale remake of their bullpen. Instead, call it a minor tweak.

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Placido Polanco lifts Phillies over Chicago Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.

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Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Probable Pitchers…

The Chicago Cubs have improved since Marlon Byrd was traded to the Boston Red Sox and Tony Campana was promoted as the starting centerfielder. Following a 3-11 start, the Cubs went 5-3 from April 21 through April 29. That stretch also included their first series victory of 2012 as they won two of three games against the St

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Volstad Can Lead the Chicago Cubs to Another…

After an excellent spring, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Chris Volstad has not had a good start to the 2012 season. With a record of 0-3 and a 6.14 ERA in four starts, Volstad will have to pitch better for the Cubs to claim a series win against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, April 30.

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Matt Garza's April Warrants a Long-Term Deal:…

Chicago Cubs ace Matt Garza is quickly becoming my favorite pitcher in the game today. After a winter full of trade rumors and talk of compensation for Theo Epstein, Garza has shown why he is so valuable to this team

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Do Cubs' Walk-Off Wins Give Fans Hope?…

After seeing the Chicago Cubs struggle through most of April, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them come from behind in the ninth inning to win for two consecutive nights. I found it even more satisfying to see the wins happen against the Cubs' biggest rival, the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Do Cubs' Walk-Off Wins Give Fans Hope?…

After seeing the Chicago Cubs struggle through most of April, I thoroughly enjoyed watching them come from behind in the ninth inning to win for two consecutive nights. I found it even more satisfying to see the wins happen against the Cubs' biggest rival, the St.

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MLB Schedule for the 2012 Chicago Cubs (May)

The May 2012 Chicago Cubs schedule will feature ten series, five of which will occur against NL Central opponents. The Cubs will open their interleague schedule with a three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox from May 18 through May 20

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MLB Schedule for the 2012 Chicago Cubs (May)

The May 2012 Chicago Cubs schedule will feature ten series, five of which will occur against NL Central opponents. The Cubs will open their interleague schedule with a three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox from May 18 through May 20

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Soriano, Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals in…

CHICAGO — Alfonso Soriano hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning and the Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis 3-2 on Wednesday night, ending the Cardinals’ run of 13 consecutive winning series.

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