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Bradley “era” looks to be over with Cubs

alex — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:36:37 +0000

It’s been a lousy year all around for the Chicago Cubs, who were the preseason favorites to win the National League on WagerWeb.com. The Cubbies aren’t going back to the playoffs this year, and the guy getting most of the bla... read more

Phillies to start Pedro on Wednesday; Moyer odd man out

alex — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:41:53 +0000

Pedro Martinez will make his Philadelphia Phillies and 2009 debut on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs – bet on the game at WagerWeb.com.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner will be making... read more

Cubs lose Zambrano to DL, Ramirez for few days

alex — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:21:51 +0000

If the Chicago Cubs can ever get healthy, they might actually be able to get a bit of distance between themselves and the NL Central-leading Cardinals.

As it is, Chicago enters play two games back of St. Louis, which isn’t too bad considering th... read more

Cubs set to get Soto back, but Gregg to rest

alex — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:55:25 +0000

The first-place Chicago Cubs are about to get a key reinforcement in 2008 NL Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto. The catcher began his rehab assignment at Double-A on Monday, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI single.

Soto has been s... read more

Cubs make quiet but important trade with Pirates

becker — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:23:37 +0000

You won’t see this trade probably mentioned much on ESPN or the like, but the Chicago Cubs made a very important trade for their playoff hopes on Thursday.

The Cubs acquired left-handed reliever John Grabow and left-handed starter/reliever Tom Gorzelanny for pitcher Kevin Hart (who got ... read more

Tuesday MLB: Chicago Cubs (47-44) at Philadelphia Phillies (52-38)

alex — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:48:48 +0000

Maybe the Philadelphia Phillies don’t need Roy Halladay after all. The Phils are the hottest team in baseball with nine straight wins and are pulling away in the NL East. So is it worth it to part with three or four to... read more

Monday MLB: Chicago Cubs (47-43) at Philadelphia Phillies (51-38)

alex — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:42:53 +0000

Have the Chicago Cubs turned their season around, or did they just have the benefit of opening the second half against the terrible Washington Nationals?

It’s probably more of the latter, as the Cubs swept four from Washington and now ... read more

Cubs lineup in flux this weekend vs. Cards

alex — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:30 +0000

The struggling Chicago Cubs open a big four-game series on Friday (in three days) with the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals.

Despite being just 3.5 games back behind St. Louis, Chicago needs some momentum heading into the break followi... read more

Cubs lose Dempster to freak injury

alex — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:21:34 +0000

The Chicago Cubs have a history of some freak injuries – Sammy Sosa straining a muscle while sneezing, for example – and the seemingly cursed Cubs now have to deal with one that could hamper their playoff hopes.... read more

Tuesday MLB: Atlanta Braves (39-43) at Chicago Cubs (41-39)

alex — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:28:37 +0000

How important was Monday’s 4-2 Cubs win over the Braves at Wrigley Field? With Aramis Ramirez back from injury for the first time in weeks, it marked the first time since Opening Day that the Cubs’ projected starting... read more