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Cubs walk over Brewers - Boston Globe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:28:00 GMT

CHICAGO - Jake Fox?s persistence and patience in drawing a game-winning, bases-loaded walk yesterday should come as no surprise. He?s a determined guy with big minor league numbers trying to find a permanent job with the Chicago Cubs. Fox fouled ...

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Cubs' Ramirez, Johnson make rehab starts - Boston Globe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:29:00 GMT

GENEVA, Ill.? Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disable list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder. The Chicago Cubs third baseman also walked and lined out to right field ...

A Glance At Greatness: The Chicago Cubs All-Time Team - Bleacherreport.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:09:00 GMT

The easiest players to pick were Sandberg, Anson, Santo, Banks, and the pitching staff. Anson was the first great baseball player and was also a great manager. He is the player/manager of this team. Banks was arguably the greatest shortstop of all ...

Part of Brewers fan's heart stays with Cubs - Chicago Sun-Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:50:00 GMT

MILWAUKEE -- My buddies here get upset about it, but my friends in Chicago seem to understand -- how it is that I can be a Milwaukee Brewers fan and a Chicago Cubs fan. It's about first love. I became a baseball fan as a kid when there was no major ...

Nate Samson promoted in Cubs organization - Star-Banner

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:27:00 GMT

Nate Samson had an 0-for-3 night at the plate for the Daytona Cubs on June 29, dropping his season average to a rather ordinary .251. That is why he was more than a little worried when manager Buddy Bailey called him into his office as soon as the ...

Palmeiro again denies knowingly taking steroids

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:54:53 GMT

Rafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas.

Bases loaded walk gives Cubs win - Chippewa Herald

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:54:00 GMT

CHICAGO ? Jake Fox's persistence and patience in drawing a game-winning, bases-loaded walk Friday should come as no surprise. He's a determined guy with big minor league numbers trying to find a permanent job with the Chicago Cubs. Fox fouled off ...

Palmeiro denies he ever knowingly used PEDs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:39:17 GMT

Rafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas on Friday.

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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:18:54 GMT

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This Date In Baseball - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:04:00 GMT

(AP) ? 1904-The Philadelphia Phillies snapped the New York Giants' 18-game winning streak with a 6-5 10-inning victory. 1935-Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al-for the Giants-each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first time ...

Jones hits two homers in professional debut - Item

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:38:00 GMT

Lee powers Cubs past Brewers - Wausau Daily Herald

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:00 GMT

CHICAGO -- Derrek Lee took a curtain call after his second homer, a grand slam that gave him a career-high seven RBIs on a night when the baseball seemed to be coming at a different speed. "Just some nights the game seems like it slows down a little ...

52-minute bee delay is all the buzz in San Diego

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:55:55 GMT

It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before.

Keep Sam Fuld In The Lineup: Cubs vs. Brewers Preview, Friday 7/3, 1:20 CT

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:37:28 GMT

More scenes like this for the next ten days, please. Browse more photos>> One thing Lou Piniella has been about in his time as Cubs manager is playing young players when they produce.

Lee Powers Cubs to 9-5 Win Over Brewers - ABC News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:43:00 GMT

Derrek Lee hit a grand slam and a three-run homer Thursday night for a career-high seven RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs opened an 11-game homestand by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 9-5. Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee watches his grand slam during the fifth ...

Baseball Today

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:30:06 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota . Kevin Slowey goes for his 11th win when the contending Twins host the AL Central -leading Tigers in the opener of a weekend series.

Bases-loaded walk sends Cubs over Brewers in 10 innings

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:03:45 GMT

Jake Fox drew a bases loaded walk, scoring Ryan Theriot in the bottom of the 10th inning, as the Chicago Cubs edged the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in the second of a four-game set at Wrigley Field.

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:44:12 GMT

ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa -- Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault.

Milwaukee Brewers (42-37) at Chicago Cubs (38-38), 2:20 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Carlos Zambrano takes aim at his first win in five starts this afternoon when the Chicago Cubs continue their four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley FIeld. Zambrano was roughed up by the Chicago White Sox in his last start on Sunday ...

Chicago White Sox (41-38) at Kansas City Royals (33-45), 8:10 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:46:00 GMT

There haven't been many pitchers who have slowed down the Chicago White Sox as of late, but Zack Greinke has shown in the past to be quite capable of such a task. The Kansas City Royals ace will take the mound in tonight's second test of a four-game ...

Cubs finally brew up some offense

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:07 GMT

Lou Piniella is not a dragon, but the Cubs manager proved he still has fire. The proof came in the sixth inning Wednesday in Pittsburgh, when Piniella sprang out of the dugout and argued with first-base umpire Chad Fairchild after a close play at the bag.

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:45:21 GMT

Rafael Furcal had a pinch hit RBI single in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the final game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.

Jones hits two homers in professional debut

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:37:33 GMT

When asked if he had already asked the Chicago Cubs organization if he could be promoted to one of its Single-A baseball teams, Richard Jones answered with an emphatic "no." However, if Jones continues to have nights like the one he had in his professional debut on Wednesday for the Cubs' team in the Arizona Rookie League, Jones won't have to ask, ...

Baseball Capsules: Cardinals sign highly regarded Latin teen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:22:54 GMT

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.

Remotely Interesting: Sports on TV today in Southwest Florida

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:20:51 GMT

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Pro baseball: Cubs GM understands the criticism - Wisconsin State Journal

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:47:00 GMT

CHICAGO -- Cubs general manager Jim Hendry understands the frustrations of fans as the team he put together struggles, adding Thursday that any criticism for the disappointing performance should start with him. The Cubs, the two-time defending NL ...

Piniella suggests lineup in flux

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

Change is in the air at Wrigley Field. Lou Piniella hinted Friday that he would make some changes in the lineup for Game 3 of the four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, which may include dropping Alfonso Soriano from the leadoff spot.

Lee?s 7 RBIs start Cubs? homestand in style - State Journal-Register

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:40:00 GMT

CHICAGO ? Derrek Lee took a curtain call Thursday after his second homer, a grand slam that gave him a career-high seven RBIs on a night when the baseball seemed to be coming at a different speed. ?Just some nights the game seems like it slows ...

Cubs walk the walk, top Brewers in 10

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:15:00 GMT

The Cubs had just enough things go their way Friday. Rookie Jake Fox drew a walk-off walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give Chicago a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee to pull within 1 1/2 games of the Brewers, who fell a half-game behind the Cardinals, in the National League Central.

Baseball Roundup: Cubs 9, Brewers 5

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:10:21 GMT

NL ROUNDUP Cubs 9, Brewers 5 - Derrek Lee hit a grand slam and a three-run home run Thursday night for a career-high seven RBIs, and Chicago opened an 11-game home stand by beating Milwaukee.

Group set to travel to Tokyo this month

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:03:12 GMT

Advocates for bringing Japanese spring training baseball to Tucson hope to complete negotiations by the end of August.

Cubs' Piniella hurting after flirting with old fire - Chicago Sun-Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:28:00 GMT

What's Brewin': Brewers to honor veterans on 4th of July

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:23:41 GMT

The Milwaukee Brewers players will join Major League Baseball's "Welcome Back Veterans" initiative to honor America's servicemen and women by wearing red Stars and Stripes caps on Saturday, Independence Day, the Fourth of July.

Bees beat Manny to Petco

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:18 GMT

A day before Manny Ramirez's scheduled return to the majors in left field at San Diego's Petco Park, a swarm of bees beat him to it.

Boys of summer lend a hand

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:18:41 GMT

Even from several hundreds away, the stiff-legged, bouncy gait is unmistakably that of former Expos manager Felipe Alou.

Finding his niche

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:30:07 GMT

One of the sweetest scenes this Baseball season came last week when the manager had a special moment with his super sub.

This Date In Baseball

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:27:38 GMT

1935 - Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al - for the Giants - each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first time in major league history that brothers on opposing teams connected for homers.

Jurrjens pitches Braves past Phillies

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:43:31 GMT

Jair Jurrjens allowed his first hit with two outs in the seventh inning on a night the Atlanta Braves finally gave him some run support, beating the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday.

Baseball Today - Caspar Star-Tribune

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota (8:10 p.m. EDT). Kevin Slowey goes for his 11th win when the contending Twins host the AL Central-leading Tigers in the opener of a weekend series. Left-hander Lucas French is scheduled to make his first major league start for ...

NL Roundup: Dodgers Edge Rockies - Myfoxla.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:04:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers prepared to welcome back Manny Ramirez by edging the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the National League on Tuesday, the last game of the star slugger's doping suspension. Rafael Furcal had a pinch hit RBI single in the ...

PUNCHLESS AT PNC PARK PIRATES FALL TO CUBS CUBS 4, PIRATES 1 LACK OF ... - FOXSports.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:31:00 GMT

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, from Squirrel Hill and Shady Side Academy, spent an inning and a half in the FSN broadcast booth early last night at PNC Park. Maybe he was seeking a Pirates farm report. Immediate, post-trade answers about the ...

Cubs get Baker from Rockies - Pantagraph

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:00 GMT

The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque and designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment. Baker was activated off the Rockies' 60-day disabled list and was ...

Cuba's Aroldis Chapman Defects

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:55:04 GMT

Jorge Arangure Jr. of ESPN The Magazine reported today left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman has defected from the Cuban national team.

Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:04:25 GMT

Ryan Freel wasn't the answer. The Cubs, trying to bolster their bench, acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for Minor League pitcher Al Alburquerque on Thursday.

Pirates, Vasquez fall to Cubs - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:29:00 GMT

Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against Pirates starting pitcher Virgil Vasquez in the first inning last night. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, from Squirrel Hill and Shady Side Academy, spent an ...

Jim Hendry-Lou Piniella no longer dynamic duo - Chicago Sun-Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Before we start assigning blame for a Cubs season gone sour by July, let's agree on one thing: There is plenty of blame to go around -- from general manager Jim Hendry to manager Lou Piniella to just about every player not named Derrek Lee. The daily ...

Minor League Baseball: Former FGCU player selected for all-star game - Naples Daily News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:34:00 GMT

Former Florida Gulf Coast University standout Casey Coleman has been selected to play in the Southern League All-Star Game on July 13 in Birmingham, Ala. Coleman, a Chicago Cubs prospect from Cape Coral, will suit up for the North Division. Coleman ...

Cubs 9, Brewers 5 - ESPN.com

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:59:00 GMT

Milwaukee Brewers' Jason Kendall hits an RBI single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Chicago. The Cubs won 9-5. Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Cameron scores on a single by Jason Kendall in the ...

Sanchez's hustle play leads Pirates past Cubs, 3-0 - Daily Jeffersonian

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:29:00 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Their bench was thin, their minds admittedly jumbled a few hours after watching three more teammates leave. The Pirates had every reason to expect to lose to the Cubs after management effectively told them they're not ready yet to ...