Chicago Cubs Continue To Improve As They Take Three of Four From Astros

It's all good for Cubs fans, at least for now. The Cubs beat the Astros 12-3 on Thursday to close up a big four-game series, where the Cubs won three of the games. The Cubs' slamming of the Astros came after routing them 12-0 the day before. Everyone in the lineup is contributing, and you no longer hear anyone saying the word "slump." Kosuke Fukudome went 3-for-3, and was only a home run away from the cycle. Soriano went 2-for-3 with two walks, while both Jake Fox and Milton Bradley belted home runs. Pitcher Kevin Hart started off a little rough, but finished nicely and got the job done. Hart went six innings, giving up three runs on six hits. The Cubs are rumored to be finalizing a deal to add bullpen help, possibly trading for Pirate's left-handed relievers John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny. This trade would give Piniella some flexibility in the bullpen with another lefty. Depending on the result of the Cardinals game, the Cubs have a chance ...