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Cubs Closer Ex-Be Al A Dolis

When Sveum told Rafael Dolis that they need him to fill in for Carlos Marmol, he took them way too literally.  “So you don’t want me to walk everyone while blowing games?  Totally mi mal!”  That was Rafael Dolis talking through his translator who speaks Spanglish.  “Can we get a translator who speaks English and Spanish…Separately!”  That...
Via Razzball  |  3 hours ago
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Camp, Russell could be next in line for save chances -- if Cubs get a lead

The Chicago Cubs' revolving door at closer took another spin Sunday. Out went right-hander Rafael Dolis. In went, well, whomever manager Dale Sveum feels right for the situation. In other words, it appears to boil down to either right-hander Shawn Camp or left-hander James Russell to close out games. With a 12-game losing streak after Sunday's 10-4 loss at Pittsburgh...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  7 hours ago
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Anthony Rizzo Taken Out Of Game: Likely Called Up to Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs might be getting some help in the form of super prospect Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo was taken out of the Iowa Cubbies AAA game in the 6th inning and was seen going straight to the clubhouse. That’s a pretty simple sign that Rizzo is on his way to Chicago, and likely will join the club tomorrow against the San Diego Padres. This isn’t a surprise as Rizzo has...
Via Rant Sports  |  8 hours ago
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Rafael Dolis Loses Cubs Closer Job

The closer carousel continues to spin in Chicago as Rafael Dolis has been removed as the starting closer for the Cubs. Manager Dale Sveum removed the volatile Dolis after he allowed at least one run in five of his past six innings of work. With an ERA approaching five and a save conversion percentage of just 67%, it makes sense for Sveum to try a new option at closer until Carlos...
Via RotoStars.com  |  15 hours ago
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The Children Are The Future-Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by 8===~~~

Normally I don't do weekend updates because you know, I'm a very important person who spends his free time doing important ****. Like today where I will be flying across the lake on a 21 foot powerboat jamming to Lynard Skynard and pounding Keystone's with my brah's. Because thats how we get down. But I [...]
Via Obstructed View  |  18 hours ago
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Massive Memorial Day Weekend Cub Bullpen Failure is nothing new

Ahhhh, boy...Well look, Rafael Dolis is only 24, it's his first go-round in the bigs and under more normal circumstances his responsibilities would probably be much less. Circumstances including fielding a normal team with a bullpen not created out of such...randomness and maybe desperation, I guess.Given his age and experience, Dolis might be a jewel if his job was to take care...
Via Cub Reporter  |  20 hours ago
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Bogaerts Knows How to Whistle, Blows Out Three-Run Blast at Fitch Park

Jair Bogaets crushed a 420-ft HR over the CF fence to cap a four-run 5th inning and four pitchers combined to throw a three-hit shutout, as one squad of Cubs blanked one squad of Giants 4-0 on Field #2, and Javier Baez and Jeimer Candelario each doubled and drove-in two runs, Dong-Yub Kim doubled and tripled and scored two runs, Brian Inoa doubled and tripled and knocked-in two runs...
Via Cub Reporter  |  1 day ago
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Sveum juggles batting order as Cubs drop 10th straight

The speculation centered on the Cubs making a lineup change involving shortstop Starlin Castro. Manager Dale Sveum made that change Friday night, but it was not the one that was the center of the speculation. In the 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates -- the Cubs' 10th straight defeat -- Castro moved up in the batting order from the No. 3 spot to second. There had been talk...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  2 days ago
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Open letter to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel

Dear Mr. Mayor, As a life-long Cub fan, I have been following the political events surrounding the Cubs rather closely.  It seems that Tom Ricketts, who is the primary team owner, has a very wealthy father who lives in Nebraska.  His father was thinking about donating to a Political Action Committee and publishing some political ads which are critical of our current president,...
Via isportsweb.com  |  2 days ago
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The Chicago Cubs are nearing the Abyss

I really don’t know what to say. I am at a loss for words. What is there to say? There is not an answer. And if you think Anthony Rizzo is one, put down the drink right now. I saw the movie “The Abyss” when I was young. I really don’t remember anything other than it was under water and I was scared. And watching the Cubs … well, I feel the same thing. I might not see the...
Via The Sports Bank  |  2 days ago
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The Children Are The Future-Cubs Minor League Update Sponsored by Fiji Water

Iowa Another day another Rizzo HR. Also, two more Brett Jackson strikeouts. Smokies Junior Lake went 2-5 with a 2B and Jae Hoon Ha hit his first HR of the year. Daytona Spellcheck Jr went 1-4 with a BB and The Greg of Rohan hit his 7th HR of the year. Tony Zych blew the [...]
Via Obstructed View  |  3 days ago
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Cubs Are #1! (In the 2013 Amateur Draft Pick Race)

In what is sadly becoming an annual tradition, OV has unveiled this years' version of our reverse standings.  A few people have been asking for it sooner, but I had wanted to wait until the Cubs had fallen at least 10 games back in the standings to officially unveil our recognition that no miracle will [...]
Via Obstructed View  |  3 days ago
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Tony Campana went airborne on a crazy dive into third base (Video)

Your browser does not support iframes. Most players dive or slide into a base to slow them down from running full speed. Tony Campana did it to avoid a tag. And boy, was it incredible. Campana tried going from first to third after a throw on an attempted pickoff play went into right field. The throw beat him to the bag and pulled third baseman Matt Downs off the line, so the quick...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  4 days ago
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Cubs Win One on the Rocks

Yasiel Balaguert singled three times, drove-in a run, and scored another, Sergio Burruel reached base three times on two singles and a walk, scored one run, and knocked-in another, and Dong-Yub Kim doubled twice and scored two runs, leading the Cubs to a 6-4 victory over the Rockies in Cactus League Extended Spring Training action this morning at Fitch Park Field #3 in Mesa, AZ....
Via Cub Reporter  |  4 days ago
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Retired Cubs ace Kerry Wood confirms that he’s headed to the team’s front office.

CHICAGO- For a pitcher that at one point delivered some of the hottest stuff that the MLB has seen over the past 15 years, Kerry Wood seemed to be one step away from immortality. His career runs semi-parallel to the NFL’s Dan Marino in the sense that.... To read this feature that features press conference footage of Wood and quotes from the front office on his next step,...
Via Players View  |  7 days ago
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