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The Chicago Cubs will have a new closer on Tuesday according to a report from the Chicago Tribune. Kevin Gregg blew his sixth game of the year and Lou Piniella finally decided that was enough.
Gregg served up his Major League leading third game ending home run and his fifth longball in August. Gregg was told he was tipping his pitches after blowing back-to-back games in Miami, but he is not fooling anyone right now ... or missing any bats.
Lou Piniella did not indicate who would be closing games beginning on Tuesday.
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