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Castro succeeds in 'teaching moment'

In the eighth inning Saturday, the Cubs had runners on first and second and none out against the Mets, and rookie Starlin Castro was at the plate.

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Big Z, Cubs enjoying renaissance

Carlos Zambrano has been reborn. Big Z, who moved into third on the Cubs' all-time K's list, won for the fourth time since rejoining the rotation in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mets.

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Big Z owns third place on Cubs' K's list

Carlos Zambrano passed Kerry Wood and moved into sole possession of third place on the Cubs' all-time strikeout list Saturday when he fanned the Mets' Angel Pagan in the fifth inning.

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With Gorzelanny out, Cubs adjust rotation

With Tom Gorzelanny unavailable, the Cubs have tweaked their rotation and will have Carlos Zambrano (6-6, 4.36 ERA) start Saturday and Ryan Dempster (12-9, 3.71 ERA) on Sunday in the series against the New York Mets. Carlos Silva could return Monday.

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Cubs finally solve Reds’ Arroyo

Kosuke Fukudome hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Bronson Arroyo, and the Chicago Cubs finally ended years of futility against the right-hander by beating the Reds 3-2 Saturday night. Fukudome’s homer in the fifth inning sent Arroyo to his first loss against the Cubs since 2007

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Cubs Fukudome hits go-ahead HR to beat Reds

Kosuke Fukudome hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Bronson Arroyo, and the Chicago Cubs finally ended years of futility against the right-hander by beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Saturday night. Chicago Cubs – Cincinnati Reds – Kosuke Fukudome – Bronson Arroyo – sport

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MLB: Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati 2

CINCINNATI, Aug. 28 (UPI) — Kosuke Fukudome pounded a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs hung on Saturday to defeat Cincinnati 3-2

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Fukudome’s HR sends Cubs over Reds 3-2

One bad fastball turned into Bronson Arroyo’s undoing. Kosuke Fukudome hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Arroyo, and the Chicago Cubs finally ended years of futility against the right-hander by beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Saturday night

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Cubs' two homers boost Wells on birthday

Xavier Nady hit a solo homer and Kosuke Fukudome belted a two-run shot Saturday to lift the Cubs and birthday-boy Randy Wells to a 3-2 victory over Bronson Arroyo and the first-place Reds.

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Big Z rejoins Cubs; Silva progressing

Carlos Zambrano rejoined the Cubs on Saturday, did his normal side session and is on schedule to start Monday, opening a three-game series against the Pirates.

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Soriano gets a breather against Reds

Alfonso Soriano was not in the Cubs' starting lineup Saturday against the Reds, giving him a chance to freshen up. He's batting .259 this season, brought down by a .235 August.

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Cubs-Reds Preview

Jay Bruce ensured the Cincinnati Reds of a successful return home and helped them maintain their lead in the NL Central. The Reds hope Bronson Arroyo can be their next hero by adding to his recent dominance over the Chicago Cubs.

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Zambrano plans to rejoin Cubs on Saturday

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was expected to rejoin the team Saturday in Cincinnati, in plenty of time for his next start Monday against the Pirates.

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Zambrano expects to stay on schedule

Right-hander Carlos Zambrano, who left the Cubs after winning Tuesday's start against the Nationals to visit his critically ill nephew in Venezuela, is expected to return to the team Saturday in Cincinnati and take his next scheduled turn on the mound Monday at home against Pittsburgh.

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MLB: Chicago Cubs 5, Atlanta 4

CHICAGO, Aug. 21 (UPI) — Tom Gorzelanny limited the Braves to one run over seven innings Saturday and the Chicago Cubs hung on to defeat Atlanta 5-4.

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Colvin gets break to play in outfield

Tyler Colvin got a break from his speed course on infield play Saturday, when Cubs manager Lou Piniella inserted him in the starting lineup in left field. Alfonso Soriano had the day off.

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Chicago Cubs Vs. Atlanta Braves Series Preview

2:20 pm ET, Friday, Aug.

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Ramirez, Lee power Cubs past Cardinals

The Cubs got plenty of pop from the middle of their lineup Saturday, with Aramis Ramirez and Derrek Lee each going deep in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

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Aramis returns from oblique injury

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez, who sat out the previous three games with a left oblique strain, returned to the lineup Saturday and homered in his first at-bat.

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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Series Preview

8:05pm ET, Friday, 8/13 TV: CSN, FSMW Probable pitchers: Thomas Diamond (0-2, 8.00) vs.

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