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October 2008
- Dodgers Make It 2-0
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 3, 08 5:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A Cubs defensive collapse in the 5-run second inning helped the Dodgers to a 10-3 win in Game 2 of their NL series, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sloppy infielding behind Carlo Zambrano tied the division series record for errors. The Cubs—who have never won a playoff game west of Chicago—now head to Los Angeles two games down. More »
- Sox, Dodgers, Phillies Win Openers
  
  MLB.com | Oct 2, 08 5:24 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Jason Bay and Manny Ramirez both proved why they’d been acquired last night. Bay hit a two-run shot to give the Red Sox a lead they never relinquished, sending Anaheim to a 4-1 defeat, while the man he was traded for hit a solo shot in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over the Cubs. But the Dodgers’ real hero was James Loney, who hit a grand slam in the fifth to erase a 2-run Cubs lead. More »
August 2008
- 104-Year-Old Cubs Fan Makes His Pitch
  
  Chicago Sun-Times | Aug 11, 08 6:03 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Diehard Cubs fan Leo Hildebrand is sticking diligently to his daily workout regimen, hoping he’ll be tapped to throw out the first pitch of a playoff game for his beloved team. The major difference between him and the legion of other fans who’d like to do the same, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, is that Hildebrand is 104 years old. More »
July 2008
- Spoiler Cubs Fan Offered $25K for Autograph
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Jul 23, 08 4:54 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Will Steve Bartman—the fan blamed for costing the long-suffering Chicago Cubs a trip to the 2003 World Series—come out of hiding for $25,000? A pair of sports memorabilia outfits are offering the bounty, the Orlando Sentinel reports, if Bartman shows up at a July 31 convention in suburban Chicago and autographs a single copy of a photo showing him reaching for a key foul ball. More »
- Die-Hard Cubs Fans to Get Final Waiting Place
  
  Associated Press | Jul 12, 08 11:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - When the last living Cubs fan to have seen his team win the World Series passed away in April at age 106, fans willing to wait a lifetime realized a lifetime may not be long enough. One is now preparing the field of their dreams in a Chicago cemetery, the AP reports, where 280 "eternal skyboxes" will be available in a replica of Wrigley Field's center wall. More »
- 7 Slump Busters for the Cubs
  
  Chicago Tribune | Jul 8, 08 12:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Despite a National League-best 53-36 record, all is not well in Wrigleyville, Paul Sullivan writes in the Chicago Tribune . The Cubs need these seven guys to step up and insure that Sweet Lou’s “100-year thing” doesn’t become a 101-year thing: Sean Marshall: Lefty pitcher needs to keep up his current quality to help the team, and stay on it. More »
- MLB's Midterm Report Cards
  
  Yahoo! Sports | Jul 2, 08 12:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students —Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. B students —Cardinals, Brewers, Twins, Phillies, Yankees, Athletics, Marlins, Orioles The Cardinals have a slight edge in the wildcard race. The Yankees, meanwhile, barely scrape together a B. More »
June 2008
- Cubs Swinging for Wrigley Record
  
  Chicago Tribune | Jun 3, 08 12:40 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Shhh, don't jinx it: The Chicago Cubs not only lead the National League, they're playing better at home than on the road. The lovable losers are 26-8 at Wrigley Field, a record they last held before going to (and losing) the World Series in 1918. Now they're on pace for 62 home wins, a first for the team that some say is cursed. More »
May 2008
- Soriano Homers Twice, Cubbies Beat Pirates
  
  Associated Press | May 16, 08 9:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Alfonso Soriano homered in his first two at-bats, Geovany Soto and Mark DeRosa also homered and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 Friday for their seventh win in eight games. Soriano connected on the first pitch from Tom Gorzelanny for his third leadoff homer in four games and launched a three-run shot in the second inning, making it 6-0. More »
- Dempster K's 12 to Lead Cubs Over Padres 4-0
  
  Associated Press | May 15, 08 10:14 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Ryan Dempster struck out a career-high 12 and hit a go-ahead single against Greg Maddux during a four-run fifth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs over the punchless Padres 4-0. Jim Edmonds singled in his debut with the Cubs, who won three of four from the team with the worst record in the major leagues (15-27). More »
- Lilly, Cubs Best Padres 8-5
  
  Associated Press | May 14, 08 11:37 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Ted Lilly struck out 11 in six innings to win his third straight start, and Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto homered to lead the Chicago Cubs over the San Diego Padres 8-5 Wednesday night. Backed by three RBIs apiece from Soriano and Soto, Lilly (4-4) allowed six hits and four runs in six innings. More »
- Greene's Homer Pushes Padres Past Cubs
  
  Associated Press | May 13, 08 10:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Khalil Greene hit a three-run home run to help Shawn Estes earn his first victory since 2005 with the San Diego Padres' 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Estes pitched 5 1-3 innings and the Padres' bullpen secured the win with 3 2-3 innings of hitless relief. Trevor Hoffman pitched a scoreless ninth for his seventh save in nine chances. More »
- Zambrano Cruises to 5th Straight
  
  Associated Press | May 12, 08 10:38 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Carlos Zambrano won his fifth straight decision and Alfonso Soriano homered in a six-run fifth as the Chicago Cubs won their fourth straight, beating the San Diego Padres 12-3. Pitching with an extra day's rest, Zambrano allowed six hits and three runs in seven innings and also chipped in with his bat. More »
- Ward Double Clinches Cubbies' Sweep
  
  Associated Press | 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 ninth to earn his seventh save and finish off Chicago's three-game sweep. More »
- Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally
  
  Associated Press | 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 swept them in the first round of the playoffs last October. More »
- Cubs Cruise Past Diamondbacks
  
  Associated Press | 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 homered off Lilly in Game 2 last October during Arizona's 8-4 win, prompting Lilly to slam his glove down. More »
- Votto Homers Three Times, Reds Hit Seven to Rout Cubs 9-0
  
  Associated Press | 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 was making his first start of the season. More »

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Dodgers Make It 2-0

Sox, Dodgers, Phillies Win Openers

104-Year-Old Cubs Fan Makes His Pitch

Spoiler Cubs Fan Offered $25K for Autograph

Die-Hard Cubs Fans to Get Final Waiting Place

7 Slump Busters for the Cubs

MLB's Midterm Report Cards

Cubs Swinging for Wrigley Record

Soriano Homers Twice, Cubbies Beat Pirates

Dempster K's 12 to Lead Cubs Over Padres 4-0

Lilly, Cubs Best Padres 8-5

Greene's Homer Pushes Padres Past Cubs

Zambrano Cruises to 5th Straight

Ward Double Clinches Cubbies' Sweep

Soriano Sparks Cubbies' Rally

Cubs Cruise Past Diamondbacks

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