The FBHOF explores the storied tradition of first base. From Cecil Cooper to Don Mattingly and Frank Thomas to Albert Pujols, first base has perennially been the premier power position of fantasy baseball.
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CHICAGO, IL — In what he hoped would be a team-building exercise that would let his teammates get to know him a bit better, Rich Harden invited several Cubs teammates to join him for a screening of the movie WALL-E Saturday, only to find himself ridiculed.“I just thought it would be a   more...
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Lance Berkman is absolutely mashing this year, so much so that he won the fan vote to start as the NL first baseman over sluggers like Albert Pujols, Derrek Lee, Ryan Howard, Adrian Gonzalez, and Prince Fielder. He also got invited to participate in the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium and happily   more...
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All of you Cubbie fans out there know what I'm talking about. The lump that comes into the back of your throat when you start to worry about the season at hand getting away.....Here's the thing. The lump came late in those seasons because leading up to it they were in a battle, they were the ones   more...
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If you're looking for an entertaining blend of action, suspense, and intrigue, you don't have to wait for The Dark Knight. This summer's blockbuster rivalry is not Batman and the Joker--it's the Cubs and the Cardinals.In true Independence Day fashion, the teams sparred this weekend with fireworks   more...
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A look at the MVP races in the NL and AL.

So here's a new one... how about a cemetery that is only for fans of a certain team? That's right. A Chicago Cubs fan has teamed up with Bohemian National Cemetery to create "Beyond the Vines," a place where only Cubbies fans can go after death. Believe it or not, it's true.
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With two huge deals in the National League Central this past week, the trade deadline has gotten some much earlier hype than it usually does.  Both the Sabathia and the Harden trades have a possibility to become horrible for any of the teams involved?the Brewers miss the playoffs, Sabathia   more...
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First of all, Kerry Wood was activated off the DL today and Scott Eyre was designated for assignment.  Hendry will probably try to trade him over the next 7 days.  Best of luck to Eyre.The Cubs put 6 on the board in the first 2 innings and built up a 6-1 lead.  Rich Harden was on the   more...
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A look at a guy who you don't want to get traded for, the pitcher who leads the majors in wins since 2005, a minor league lifer who excelled in his major league debut, a hitter with his eyes on an elusive 30-30 mark, a star who was once packaged for Lou Collier and lots more.
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B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOMWandy Rodriguez vs. Cubs hitters:  .262/.329/.437 in 126 at-batsRich Harden vs. Astros hitters:  9-45, 3 XBH, 3 BB, 9 KWhen and Where:  1:20 on CSNMost of the Astros at-bats against Harden have come from Daren Erstad who is just 5-26   more...
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The GNUru advises another loyal reader on what to do with his roster now that Josh Hamilton is coming off the DL. I'm in a 12-team CBS Sportsline, standard scoring, head-to-head, keeper fantasy baseball league. With the return of Josh Hamilton from the DL, I am forced to drop a player from my   more...
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Why is it baseball players can't land punches? And what was Carlos Zambrano about to do with his belt? Layout some belt spankings?High QUALITY Video and Audio included.
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These rankings are based off of their 2007 performance. There are no if, ands or buts about it, the "Prince" is here, and he's mashing balls all over the park. One of the biggest surprises in the Top 10 has to be Kevin Youklis. Youklis has shown signs of power, but he best attribute is his runs   more...
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Equipped with keen hitters seemingly all throughout the lineup and a devastating 1-2-3 punch of Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Rich Harden on the mound, the Cubs seem to have their best shot at bringing the title home. And while high expectations are the norm in Wrigleyville, this bunch has   more...
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