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Winter Starts Now For Cubs

Chicago Tribune  |  Oct 7, 07 4:31 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Arizona Diamondbacks ensured another year without a Cubs championship title last night, shutting down Chicago 5-1 for a sweep of the National League Division Series. The Cubs are "disappointed" to end their 99th season without a World Series win, but manager Lou Pinella promised that "this is just the start," reports the Chicago Tribune. More »

Diamondbacks Take 2-0 Series Lead

Arizona Republic (Phoenix)  |  Oct 5, 07 4:38 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Diamondbacks roughed up Ted Lilly early on the way to an 8-4 win and a 2-0 series lead that leaves the favored Cubs on the brink of elimination.  Chris Young hit a 3-run homer, Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple, and Stephen Drew drove in two, knocking a frustrated Lilly out in the sixth. More »

Cubs Smash Reds, Clinch Crown

Chicago Tribune  |  Sep 29, 07 6:11 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Chicago Cubs confirmed their playoff berth in no uncertain terms yesterday, shutting out the Reds in Cincinnati as the Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Padres. Carlos Zambrano pitched seven innings for his 18th win, and is "thirsty and hungry" to head back to the playoffs with the Cubs for the first time since 2003, reports the Chicago Tribune. More »

Cubs Swept by Marlins, Magic Number at 2

MLB.com  |  Sep 28, 07 5:02 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Cubs continued to play their worst baseball at the worst possible time last night, stranding 10 in a 6-4 loss to the Marlins. The Brewers, however, helped out by losing 9-5 to the Padres, which holds the Cubs division lead at two with three games left to play. More »

Cubs Lose, But Brewers Can't Capitalize

Associated Press  |  Sep 27, 07 5:05 AM CDT

(Newser) - The ongoing drama that is the National League Central pennant race continued to play out last night as the Cubs lost 7-4 to the Florida Marlins then, hours later, the Brewers failed to capitalize with a win against the Cardinals. The Cubs magic number is now down to three with four games left to play. More »

A-Rod Eyes Stake in Cubs

ESPN  |  Sep 23, 07 5:48 PM CDT

(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez could join Alfonso Soriano at the heart of a monster Cubs lineup next season: ESPN reports that A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, is brokering a deal with future Cubs owners that could net the star $300 million over 10 years. Part of the contract would give A-Rod a stake in the franchise, New York magazine reports in the issue out tomorrow. More »

Ramirez Blasts Keep Cubs Up on Brewers

Associated Press  |  Sep 22, 07 8:00 AM CDT

(Newser) - Aramis Ramirez blasted two three-run homers last night to help the Cubs beat the Pirates, 13-8, and remain a game and a half up on the Brewers. Ramirez's second homer, his 25th of the season, broke a 7-7 tie in the sixth. Chicago needed the win because second-place Milwaukee beat Atlanta, 4-1. More »

Cubs Sit Alone Atop NL Central

Chicago Tribune  |  Sep 20, 07 4:52 AM CDT

(Newser) - Thanks to a Brewers' loss and a gutsy performance by Ted Lilly, the Cubs took sole possession of first place in the National League Central. Lilly, pitching on short rest, allowed just two runs and five hits against the Reds.  The Cubs won the game in the 8th on Matt Murton's pinch-hit fielder's choice that scored Ryan Theriot.   More »

Trib to Sell Cubs Piece by Piece

Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 15, 07 6:38 PM CDT

(Newser) - The Cubs' owners stoked fears of a long ordeal today by announcing their plan to sell the franchise in parts. Such a sale would limit Bud Selig’s influence over the deal and might garner the Tribune Co. more cash, the Los Angeles Times reports. But selling the field, network and land separately may take more time than the Trib can afford. More »

Cubs Battle Back to Top of NL Central

Associated Press  |  Sep 14, 07 4:40 AM CDT

(Newser) - The Cubs edged a half game ahead of Milwaukee in the heated National League Central race last night, shelling the Astros' Woody Williams (8-15) for six runs on four longballs to Houston's two. Chicago's defense stepped it up as well, pulling in key double plays to help Steve Trachsel lock down his first win in eight years for the Cubs, writes the AP. More »

Pirates Raid Brewers, 9-0

Pittsburgh Tribune Review  |  Sep 11, 07 9:45 AM CDT

(Newser) - Tony Armas pitched a career-maker for Pittsburgh last night, shutting out the Brewers over six innings and helping the Pirates ferment the tight NL Central division race. Nate McLouth started things big for the Pirates, hitting the 1000th home run at PNC Park into the river, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports. More »

Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Associated Press  |  Sep 10, 07 3:43 AM CDT

(Newser) - Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and a circus catch. More »

Cubs Retain Half-Game Lead Over Brew Crew

Associated Press  |  Sep 6, 07 4:10 AM CDT

(Newser) - Since signing mercurial ace Carlos Zambrano to a $91.2 million contract, the Cubs have chalked up a 0-5 record and an 8.29 ERA in his last six starts. But off season acquisition Ted Lilly is stepping up. Lilly cooled off the Dodgers to keep Chicago a half game ahead of Milwaukee in the clotted National League Central. More »

Shareholders OK Tribune Takeover

Bloomberg  |  Aug 21, 07 1:41 PM CDT

(Newser) - The Tribune Co.’s shareholders approved Sam Zell's $8.2 billion takeover today, nudging the publisher one step closer to private ownership. But some analysts remain skeptical that the deal will go through as planned—the company’s declining profitability since the April announcement has triggered speculation that the 26% premium Zell offered is outdated. More »

Trib Deal Could Come Undone