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Cubs’ Silva to return Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Carlos Silva will make his return to the rotation on Tuesday against the Houston Astros.

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Chicago Cubs’ Carlos Silva set for Tuesday start vs. Houston

Carlos Silva is scheduled to start Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against Houston after missing more than a month because of a heart problem.

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Cubs pitcher Silva to start Tuesday

Carlos Silva is scheduled to start Tuesday for the Chicago Cubs against Houston after missing more than a month because of a heart problem. He takes the spot of Tom Gorzelanny, who will miss at least one turn in the rotation after being hit in the left hand by a line drive against Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

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MLB: Houston 6, Chicago Cubs 1

HOUSTON, July 27 (UPI) — Brett Myers tossed a four-hit complete game and Lance Berkman cracked a grand slam Tuesday to carry the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Houston Astros – Lance Berkman – Chicago Cubs – Brett Myers – Sports

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MLB: Chicago Cubs 5, Houston 2

HOUSTON, July 26 (UPI) — Geovany Soto stroked a two-run double and Carlos Silva delivered a strong start Monday in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-2 win over Houston. Chicago Cub – Carlos Silva – Houston – Geovany Soto – Major League Baseball

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Cubs C Soto leaves with foot injury

Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto bruised his left foot and left the game in the middle of the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on Monday night. Soto was apparently injured after fouling a pitch off it earlier in the inning. He was replaced by Koyie Hill.

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Scouts watch Lilly, but Cubs eye comeback

With the Trade Deadline looming, the Cubs may have motivation regarding veteran Ted Lilly. Lilly, scheduled to make his next start Tuesday in Houston, has been watched by scouts from at least a half dozen pitching-needy teams.

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Lilly trade not imminent, say Cubs

There are reports that Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly could be dealt prior to his next start Tuesday against the Houston Astros, but Saturday was business as usual for the left-hander.

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MLB: Houston 4, Chicago Cubs 3 (12 inn.)

CHICAGO, July 21 (UPI) — Jason Michaels delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the 12th inning Wednesday to boost the Houston Astros to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Houston Astros – Chicago Cubs – Jason Michaels – Baseball – Sport

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MLB: Chicago Cubs 14, Houston 7

HOUSTON, July 20 (UPI) — Aramis Ramirez cracked three homers, driving in seven runs, and Derek Lee added three RBI Tuesday in the Chicago Cubs’ 14-7 win over Houston. Chicago Cubs – Aramis Ramírez – Major League Baseball – Houston – Baseball

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Cubs, Astros continue series at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs had the wind taken out of their sails in last night’s loss to the Houston Astros and will try for a measure of revenge Tuesday in the second installment of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs pitcher lasts one inning, gives up five runs

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Silva wipes his face during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Silva lasted only one inning, giving up five runs on seven hits.

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MLB: Houston 11, Chicago Cubs 5

HOUSTON, July 19 (UPI) — Chris Johnson and Jason Castro each homered and drove in three runs Monday to lead the Houston Astros to an 11-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. Houston Astros – Chicago Cubs – Chris Johnson – Jason Castro – Baseball

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Castro, Lee help Astros beat Cubs 11-5

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Silva wipes his face during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Silva lasted only one inning, giving up five runs on seven hits.

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Astros-Cubs Preview

The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed some success at the plate recently, but sustaining it will require improved play against their own division. The Cubs play the first of nine straight against NL Central rivals when they open a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Monday

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Lee’s 2-run blast leads Astros to win over Cubs

Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer and Pedro Feliz added a two-run single, helping the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

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Ramirez, Colvin homer as Cubs break out

Aramis Ramirez had three hits for the first time this year, including a solo homer and RBI single, and rookie Tyler Colvin hit a two-run homer to lift the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night and snap a four-game losing streak.

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Oswalt falls behind early as Ramirez leads Cubs

Rookie Tyler Colvin hit a two-run home run, Aramis Ramirez homered and had 2 RBIs and the Chicago Cubs snapped a four-game losing streak with a 8-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

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Cubs puzzled by lack of obstruction call

Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro's left shoulder was a little sore and his right bicep still had the spike marks from Houston catcher Humberto Quintero, but what was puzzling was the play that caused the aches and pains.

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Cashner makes impression in return home

The city of Conroe, Texas, could have a town meeting at Minute Maid Park this weekend. Cubs pitcher Andrew Cashner hails from the suburb, located about 40 miles north of Houston, and about 300-400 of his friends and family came to the ballpark to see the rookie.

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