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Chicago Cubs stories: 122 news summaries

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 Ward Double Clinches
 Cubbies' Sweep 

Chicago avenges series loss to Arizona in last year's playoffs

May 11, 08 6:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pinch-hitter Daryle Ward delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied again to beat Arizona 6-4 Sunday after the anticipated showdown between Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson got wiped out. Carlos Marmol (1-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth and Kerry Wood pitched the... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Arizona Diamondbacks • Randy Johnson • Carlos Zambrano • National League • Kerry Wood • baseball • Daryle Ward • Carlos Marmol

 Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally 

Six run seventh ruins strong outing by Arizona rookie

May 10, 08 7:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Alfonso Soriano had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some flair on the bases to help the Cubs beat Arizona 7-2. Kosuke Fukudome's first homer since opening day capped the seventh-inning rally as the Cubs won their second straight against the team that... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Arizona Diamondbacks • National League • Alfonso Soriano • baseball • Kosuke Fukudome • Chad Qualls • Mark DeRosa • Daryle Ward • Max Scherzer • Reed Johnson • Aramis Ramirez

  Cubs Cruise 
  Past Diamondbacks 

Lily strikes out 10 and drives in tying run

May 9, 08 10:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. Lilly gave up another homer to Chris Young, but instead of throwing a tantrum the left-hander led the Chicago Cubs over Arizona 3-1 today in the first meeting between the teams since the Diamondbacks' sweep in last year's playoffs. Young... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Arizona Diamondbacks • Chris Young • Dan Haren • National League • Ted Lilly • baseball • Eric Byrnes • Carlos Marmol

Votto Homers Three Times, Reds Hit Seven to Rout Cubs 9-0

Most dingers for Cincy in nearly nine years

May 7, 08 11:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jon Lieber became only the second pitcher in Chicago Cubs history to give up four homers in an inning, and Joey Votto connected three times in all as the Cincinnati Reds powered their way to a 9-0 victory on Wednesday. Votto started a four-homer second inning off Lieber (2-2), who... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Cincinnati Reds • baseball • Joey Votto

 Zambrano
 Baffles Reds 

Cubs ace goes eight in 3-0 gem

May 6, 08 10:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carlos Zambrano had his way with Cincinnati's slumping lineup, allowing only three hits in eight innings, and Ronny Cedeno singled home a pair of runs that sent the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory on Tuesday night. The Cubs won for only fourth time in 12 games, a span marked... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Cincinnati Reds • Carlos Zambrano • baseball • Ronny Cedeno • Joey Votto

 Cueto Pitches Reds Past Cubs 

May 5, 08 11:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer deep into the seats in right field, and rookie Johnny Cueto got back to hitting the corners with his 95 mph fastball, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a slump-busting 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The Reds ended a five-game losing streak by taking... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Cincinnati Reds • baseball • Adam Dunn

 Cardinals Best Cubbies, 5-3 

May 5, 08 12:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Albert Pujols reached base for the 32nd consecutive game, one shy of his personal best to start the year, and did it with a key two-run double in the fourth inning that was the go-ahead hit in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs last night. Todd... More »

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St. Louis Cardinals • MLB • Chicago Cubs • Albert Pujols • Yadier Molina • baseball • Ryan Theriot • Jason Isringhausen • Todd Wellemeyer • Adam Kennedy

 Lilly's Arm Helps
 Cubs Beat Cards 

Southpaw records 1,000th strikeout and collect extra-base hit

May 3, 08 7:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ted Lilly worked seven solid innings, recorded his 1,000th strikeout and added his second career extra-base hit, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 9-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals today. Mike Fontenot hit a three-run homer and had a career-best four RBIs for Chicago, which finished with 12... More »

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St. Louis Cardinals • MLB • Chicago Cubs • Albert Pujols • National League • Ted Lilly • Mike Fontenot • Yadier Molina • baseball • Kyle Lohse

 Cardinals Win in 11 Over Cubs 

May 3, 08 12:58 AM CDT
(Newser) - Skip Schumaker hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, taking struggling closer Jason Isringhausen off the hook in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs last night. The Cubs' outfield was playing in with a runner on third and one out when Schumaker hit his second... More »

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St. Louis Cardinals • MLB • Chicago Cubs • Alfonso Soriano • baseball • Jason Isringhausen • Skip Schumaker • Chad Fox • Ron Villone

 Brewers Rally on
 Braun's Double 

Wood blows third save in seven chances after Zambrano's strong start

May 1, 08 9:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ryan Braun hit a two-run double off Kerry Wood during Milwaukee's three-run ninth inning and the Brewers rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Thursday. Wood blew his third save in seven chances and wasted a fine performance by Carlos Zambrano, who pitched 6 1-3 innings and helped himself... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • Carlos Zambrano • Ryan Braun • Kerry Wood • baseball • Jason Kendall • Gabe Kapler • Craig Counsell

Soto's 2 3-run Homers Lift Cubs Over Brewers

Chicago scores most runs since 2001

Apr 30, 08 11:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Mark Cuban picked a good night to have a front-row seat at Wrigley Field. The longtime Cubs fan and prospective owner watched Geovany Soto hit two three-run homers as Chicago pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 19-5 on Wednesday night. It was the Cubs' biggest outburst since a 20-1 whipping of the... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • baseball

Cameron Makes Big Impact in Debut for Brewers

Collects three hits in return from suspension

Apr 30, 08 12:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Mike Cameron made an immediate impact with Milwaukee, once he had the chance. Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh that broke open the game, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Tuesday night to overcome a shaky outing by Ben Sheets. More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • Mike Cameron • baseball

Zambrano Pitches Cubs Past Nationals

Lee drives in three runs and Chicago collects its first shutout

Apr 27, 08 12:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Carlos Zambrano pitched five-hit ball over seven innings, Derrek Lee drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-0 tonight. Zambrano (4-1) walked four and struck out five to improve to 86-56 for his career and help the Cubs snap a two-game skid. Since entering Chicago's... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Carlos Zambrano • National League • Washington Nationals • baseball • Derrek Lee • Jon Lieber • Ryan Zimmerman • Michael Wuertz

Nieves Hits Ninth-Inning
Blast to Lift Nationals 

First big fly for backup catcher comes in huge situation

Apr 26, 08 12:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Wil Nieves hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot in the ninth inning, to give the Washington Nationals a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Nieves drove an 0-2 pitch from Chicago's Bob Howry (0-2) into the Washington bullpen in right field for the Nationals'... More »

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Chicago Cubs • Washington Nationals • baseball • Jon Rauch • Ryan Dempster • Nationals Park

Cook and Rockies Beat Cubs 4-2 

Win ends four-game slide for NL pennant holders

Apr 24, 08 6:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Aaron Cook pitched eight strong innings and Brian Fuentes earned his first save in 10 months to help the Colorado Rockies end a four-game skid with a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Cook (3-1) won his third straight start and halted the Cubs' six-game win streak.... More »

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MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • Chicago Cubs • National League • Coors Field • Aaron Cook

 Cubs Get 10,000th Win 

Beat Rockies 7-6 in 10 innings

Apr 24, 08 8:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The lovable losers' 10,000th win was a memorable one. The Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Ryan Theriot's RBI single off Kip Wells with two outs in the 10th inning last night. Both teams blew ninth-inning leads with their closers, but it was the Rockies who ended... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Kip Wells • Colorado Rockies • Kerry Wood • baseball • Ryan Theriot • Carlos Marmol

Cedeno's Slam, 5 RBIs
Lead Cubs Past Mets

Lilly gets first win of the year in five starts

Apr 22, 08 7:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ronny Cedeno hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, Ted Lilly won for the first time in five starts, and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-1 Tuesday for their 13th win in 16 games. The Cubs, who were 7-13 at this point a... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Mets • National League • Ted Lilly • Ronny Cedeno

 Cubs Top Mets for
 12th Win in 15 Games

Zambrano pitches well in victory

Apr 21, 08 11:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings, and Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie homered Monday night as the surging Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-1 for their 12th win in 15 games. Zambrano (3-1) allowed five hits and a run with two walks and four strikeouts. Chicago's ace was... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Mets • Carlos Zambrano • baseball

Ramirez Leads Cubs Over Pirates

Ties a career-high with four hits, Cubs beat Pittsburgh 13-6

Apr 20, 08 6:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Aramis Ramirez tied a career-high with four hits, including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 13-6 Sunday to complete their second three-game sweep of the Pirates this season. Ryan Theriot added four hits, scored three runs and drove in two as Chicago won for the 11th time... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Pittsburgh Pirates • baseball • Ryan Theriot

 Marquis' Arm,
 Lee's Bat Lead Cubs

Chicago beats Pittsburgh for an eighth straight time

Apr 19, 08 5:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jason Marquis pitched six solid innings for his first victory of the season, Derrek Lee and Daryle Ward homered and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 13-1 today for their eighth straight win over the Pirates. The Cubs are 5-0 against Pittsburgh this season. Marquis (1-0) won for the first time... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Pittsburgh Pirates • National League • Tom Gorzelanny • Freddy Sanchez • Nate McLouth • baseball • Derrek Lee • Jason Marquis • Daryle Ward

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