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Chicago Cubs Aramis Ramirez day to day with quad strain

Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez is day to day after straining his right quadriceps during Sunday’s 18-5 loss to the New York Mets.

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MLB: New York Mets 18, Chicago Cubs 5

CHICAGO, Sept. 5 (UPI) — Ike Davis collected three hits and drove in three runs Sunday, spearheading the New York Mets’ 21-hit attack in their 18-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs.

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Tejada hits 1st homer, Mets pound Cubs 18-5

Chicago Cubs Aramis Ramirez hits a two run homer against the New York Mets during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Aramis gets 1,600th hit, but leaves game

Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez notched his 1,600th career hit with an RBI single in the first inning Sunday and picked up No. 1,601 with a two-run homer in the third.

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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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MLB: Cincinnati 7, Chicago Cubs 5

CINCINNATI, Aug. 29 (UPI) — Kosuke Fukudome’s eighth-inning throwing error allowed in the go-ahead run Sunday in Cincinnati’s 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs – Kosuke Fukudome – Cincinnati – Baseball – Sports

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Fukudome goes from high to low in loss

Kosuke Fukudome hit a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth but also made an error in the Reds' half of the frame that led to Cincinnati's 7-5 victory Sunday over Chicago.

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Baker takes turn at top of Cubs' lineup

Blake DeWitt and Kosuke Fukudome led off last week. On Sunday, Jeff Baker was batting first for just the sixth time in his big league career.

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Baker takes turn at top of Cubs' lineup

Blake DeWitt and Kosuke Fukudome led off last week. On Sunday, Jeff Baker was batting first for just the sixth time in his big league career.

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Quade stays in routine as Cubs' skipper

Day 1 of the Mike Quade era dawned on Monday, with a baseball lifer, elevated to the managerial ranks when Lou Piniella stepped down after Sunday's game.

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Cubs manager announces sudden retirement

Chicago Cubs Manager Lou Piniella decided to step down after Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves to spend more time with his ailing mother.

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MLB: Atlanta 16, Chicago Cubs 5

CHICAGO, Aug. 22 (UPI) — Lou Piniella’s managerial career ended on an ugly note Sunday when his Chicago Cubs were pounded 16-5 by the Atlanta Braves

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Cubs unable to send off Piniella with win

Lou Piniella ended his managerial career Sunday with a 16-5 Cubs loss to the Braves. The Cubs skipper announced July 20 that he was retiring at season's end, but he moved up the date so he can go home to Tampa, Fla.

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Silva awaits next step; Soto close to return

Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva, sidelined because of an abnormal heart rate, threw 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Sunday at Wrigley Field.

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Respect for Piniella clear as Cubs bid farewell

Lou Piniella, who turns 67 on Aug. 28, announced he is retiring immediately after Sunday's Cubs game to go home and take care of his ill mother, giving his players an early goodbye after planning to wait until the end of the season.

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Quade to take reins for Cubs on Monday

On Monday, Mike Quade will take over as the Cubs' interim manager, replacing Lou Piniella, who is retiring after Sunday's finale against the Braves.

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Cubs manager Piniella leaves job early

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Sunday that he will retire after four seasons guiding his Major League Baseball club following Sunday’s afternoon game against Atlanta.

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Cubs Manager Lou Piniella Says He’s Retiring

CHICAGO — Cubs manager Lou Piniella is stepping down after Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves so he can spend more time with his family.

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Cubs’ Piniella moves up retirement

CHICAGO, Aug. 22 (UPI) — Chicago Cubs Manager Lou Piniella said Sunday he will retire immediately rather than wait until the end of the season as was originally planned

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Cubs’ Piniella says he’s retiring after Sunday’s game

CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs manager Lou Piniella is stepping down after Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves so he can spend more time with his family.

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