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Pujols Hits 300th Homer; Cards Lose to Cubs 2-1
July 05, 2008 by
World According to MoonDog
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Albert Pujols hit his 300th career home run Friday night, becoming the fifth-youngest player to reach the milestone. Pujols lined his 18th homer of the season on a 2-2 pitch from the Cubs' Bob Howry in the eighth inning. He beat Hall of Famer Mel Ott for the fifth-fastest by one day.
Today's Links-Bears Break My Heart Edition
December 29, 2008 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Bears lose in a nailbiter. Just kidding everyone, it wasn't a nailbiter. Bears just flat out lost, and it sucks.Akinori Otsuka a Cub? If he has recovered from that surgery it would be perfect. Sorry if I'm not totally sold on Bob Howry 2.0 (Kevin Gregg)Ben Gordon passes Scottie...
I’m done with Baseball Prospectus
September 09, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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I don't even know where to begin. I'll make a long story short and mostly just focus on today's blunder. Baseball Prospectus is becoming more and more mainstream. That's good and bad at the same time. It's good because it shows that sabermetrics is spreading...
Cubs Looking at Ibanez
July 30, 2008 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Foxsports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that there are early talks between the Mariners and the Cubs that would bring LH OF Raul Ibanez to Chicago. While the Cubs have Soriano, Fukodome, Edmonds and Reed Johnson already, they have expressed a need for another left-handed bat...
Open GameThread, 8/20
August 20, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Matt Cain
12-4
24
24
4
0
0
0
162.1
131
47
45
16
56
126
2.49
1.15
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Aaron Harang
6-14
25...
Open GameThread, 7/2
July 02, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Current Series
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Giants lead the series 2-1
Mon 06/29
10 - 0 win
Tue 06/30
WP: Randy Johnson ( - ) SV: Brian Wilson LP: Chris Carpenter ( - )
6 - 3 win
Wed...
Spring Training News and Notes: Cubs Closer Race, Dodgers 3B Injuries, Alfonso Soriano, Bartolo Colon, Jim Edmonds
March 08, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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We glance around the majors at the fantasy stories you need to know about.
CUBS GET HEILMAN
January 28, 2009 by
Zoner Sports
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The Cubs traded Ronny Cedeno and newly acquired pitcher Garrett Olson for Mariners pitcher Aaron Heilman. It’s hard to believe that Heilman is already 30 years
He had an off year in 2008, but he chomps up innings. Cubs fans, here is your new Bob
More on this later–I&rsquo...
Giants to Make Offer for CC
December 04, 2008 by
Sliding Into Home
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Yesterday it was reported that CC Sabathia's wife Amber wants here husband to play in San Francisco. Sabathia also obviously would also love to play near his home town -he is from Vallejo, California, around 30 miles outside of San Francisco. The Giants are interested and have some money to ...
Ted Lilly flirts with no-no, Cubs win 6-1
September 15, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Just a day after Carlos Zambrano no-hit the Astros, Ted Lilly tried to the same thing. He didn't allow a hit until 1 out in the 7th inning. Another excellent outing for Lilly who finished the 7th and took the rest of the day off. 7 innings, 1 hit, 1 walk, no runs, 9 strikeouts...
Open GameThread, 8/19
August 19, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP Number of drunken coeds seduced by playing "Over the Hills and Far Away" on guitar as a bonfire rages at a beach party
2009 - Barry Zito
8-11
24
24
1
0
0
0
142.0
137
71
70
16
55
110...
Top Ten: Biggest Thieves in Baseball - Pitchers
August 07, 2008 by
The BearDown
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I started thinking about just how much money the Milwaukee Brewers are flushing away as their prized Closer sits on the bench, since putting him in the game holds the risk of another blown save. More on that later. I realized he was making $10,000,000 dollars this year. He is basically...
Cubs Rumors: Kevin Gregg
November 13, 2008 by
Out Of Right Field
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According to FoxSports.com and Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have landed Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins. Ideally, Gregg would replace the departed Bob Howry due to free agency. If the Cubs could re-sign fan favorite Kerry Wood, a Cubs bullpen could go Gregg-Marmol-Wood. That back-end of the ...
Strategy for Mets Series
September 22, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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It's going to be a pretty laid back way week for the Cubs as they ready themselves for the playoffs. The only kink in that plan is they're playing two of the teams fighting for a playoff spot. Lou has already indicated that you wont' be seeing anymore lineups like Sunday...
Giants fall on homer in 10th
July 02, 2009 by
Mercury News
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Colby Rasmus homered on a 3-2 fastball from Bob Howry as the Cardinals snapped the Giants' three-game winning streak.
Will Cubs Offer Wood & Howry Arbitration?
November 28, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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MLB clubs have until Monday (December 1st) to decide whether to offer salary arbitration to their Type "A" and Type"B" free-agents.A
If a club offers salary arbitration to a Type "A or Type "B" free-agent on 12/1, the player has until...
Manuel to change the Mets selfish ways........
October 08, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Jerry Manuel is vowing to change the Mets' selfish, stat-first ways.
Manuel made that clear yesterday after the Mets formally lifted his tag as interim manager with a two-year contract that includes a club option for 2011.
Speaking to reporters in an afternoon conference...
Manuel to change the Mets selfish ways........
October 05, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Jerry Manuel is vowing to change the Mets' selfish, stat-first ways.
Manuel made that clear yesterday after the Mets formally lifted his tag as interim manager with a two-year contract that includes a club option for 2011.
Speaking to reporters in an afternoon conference...
The Cubs had their way tonight
August 25, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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The Cubs improved to 1 game over .500 on the road, which is impressive when you consider they were, not long ago, 22-30. They also improved to 31 games over .500 overall as they beat the Pirates 12-3 tonight.
Jeff Karstens was really good in his first start in the National...
Room for One More: The Rule 29 Draft
December 19, 2008 by
Cub Reporter
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No time like the holiday season to be grateful for what we have... and to keep in mind that there is always... Room for One More...?
Most of you are familar with the Rule 5 Draft, held the?last day of the MLB Winter Meetings every year, where?MLB clubs can?select players...
Where They Stand: San Francisco Giants
February 02, 2009 by
Sharapova's Thigh
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A look at where the Giants stand: their
2008 outcome, what they've done, what they've lost, needs,
the talk, a free agent signing/trade prediction, a couple young players to make an impact in 2009, 2009 outlook as of now, and the
hottest women that's associated with the team.
Pay Closer Attention
February 17, 2007 by
The Fantasy Baseball Guy
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There are 5 times out there who's closers role is up for grabs. Whos got the best chance, read it here...
Vote Hoffpauir / Gaudin '08
September 24, 2008 by
Towel Drills
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Solid, comprehensive rundown of the Cubs playoff roster choices Lionel. I'd add a few things (this started as a comment but I couldn't shut up, so here's my own post on the subject)... One, I'd personally prefer to see Hoffpauir than Ward make the roster. I know where...
Marshall Draws Giants Ace as Cubs Go for Fifth Straight Win
May 05, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Pitchers: Tim Lincecum (2-1, 3.16) vs. Sean Marshall (0-1, 3.32).
Lincecum opened the season with two rough starts, resulting in a no-decision and a loss. In his last three outings, however, he has gone 3-0, 1.57, with 33 strikeouts and 4 walks and a .193 BA Against. He dazzled...
Cubs led 6-1, win 11-7
August 05, 2008 by
Another Cubs Blog
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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...
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