Reds 7, Cubs 5; Bobbleheads by Damen Jackson

Filed:September 12th, 2009 Carlos Marmol fires (balls) away in the ninth inning of the Cubs 7-5 loss (Cubbie Nation) Click here for the photo gallery of Saturday's game The Chicago Cubs gave a textbook example of why pitching and defense win ballgames...

D'Backs 10, Cubs 0 : When it rains, it pours by Damen Jackson

Ryan Dempster - (Cubbie Nation/file) Filed:April 29th, 2009 And no, I don't just mean the buckets being dumped on Chicago right now. I'm referring to the embarrassing performance by the Cubs Wednesday that lead to a 10-0 loss. I'm moving on...

Cubs 11, D'Backs 3: Milton Bradley? Who is this person you speak of? by Damen Jackson

Filed:April 28th, 2009 Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley (Cubbie Nation/file) The Cubs are slowly getting back to health, and to basics, for that matter. Much of their promise was on display Tuesday, as they battered the Diamondbacks 11-3 at Chase Field...

Cubs 8, Cardinals 7: It's Already Heated by Damen Jackson

Filed:April 17th, 2009 Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano (Cubbie Nation/file) Ah, Fonzie. Alfonso Soriano continues his torrid April, smashing an eighth-inning home run to give the Cubs the lead, and ultimately the 8-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Friday...

Cubs 6, Brewers 5: What was, and could be again by Damen Jackson

Alfonso Soriano - (Cubbie Nation/file) Filed:April 11th, 2009 The Cubs continued their penchant for the dramatic Saturday, rallying back on an Alfonso Soriano home run in the ninth to beat the Brewers 6-5. Aaron Heilman picked up his first win as a Cubs...
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Brewers 4, Cubs 3: Well, Let the Closer Debate Rage on... by Damen Jackson

Filed:April 10th, 2009 Carlos Marmol (Cubbie Nation/file) Cubs closer Kevin Gregg imploded in the ninth inning, first giving up a game-tying double, then the winning run on an infield hit in a 4-3 loss to the Brewers Friday. You know, this was a conversation...
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Gregg named as Cubs closer makes sense by Damen Jackson

Kevin Gregg - (Source:AP) Filed:March 30th, 2009 Manager Lou Piniella named Kevin Gregg as the Cubs closer to start the season Sunday, relegating Carlos Marmol to setup status with the news. For the record, quotes like this are never what I want to hear...
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Cubs 7, Brewers 6 f/12; Stars doing what stars do by Damen Jackson

Filed: September 18th, 2008 Maligned, cursed, and a source of frustration for much of the season, Derrek Lee erased all of that Thursday afternoon, sending a sharp single into center that scored pinch-runner Jason Marquis, and gave the Cubs a 7-6 victory...
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Cardinals 12, Cubs 3; Oh Carlos!! by Damen Jackson

The St. Louis Cardinals came back with a vengeance Saturday, clubbing four home runs en route to a 12-3 win over the Cubs . With the win, the Cardinals broke the Cubs three-game winning streak, and reduced their lead in the division to six games. The...
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Marlins 3, Cubs 2; So here we are... by Damen Jackson

The Cubs once again failed to show up at the plate, and to take advantage of another solid Rich Harden outing in losing 3-2 to the Marlins in 12 innings. Coupled with the Brewers comeback win over the Astros last night, both teams are now tied for 1st...
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Cubs 6, Marlins 3; Cue that music by Damen Jackson

And fly that flag. The Cubs got back to their winning ways at Wrigley last night - their first game there in nearly two weeks - beating the Florida Marlins 6-3 . It was their second win in a row, and allowed them to continue to stay ahead of the surging...
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Cubs 9, Astros 0; Blowouts make everyone feel better by Damen Jackson

Ryan Dempster delivered yet another pitching gem this season, and the Cubs scored five runs in the 9th to turn what was a close game into a full-fledged blowout, beating the Astros 9-0 Sunday. Okay, I'm finally off my ledge this morning. After hearing...
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Giants 4, Cubs 2; Out like a lamb by Damen Jackson

Tim Lincecum out-dueled Ryan Dempster in a battle of All-Star starters, helping the Giants best the Cubs 4-2 Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The win snapped the Giants' six-game losing streak and ended the Cubs homestand with Ryan Dempster's...
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Cubs 5, Reds 1; It's good to beat up on bad teams by Damen Jackson

Carlos Zambrano combined with Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood for a two-hitter, and the Cubs survived a 9th-inning scare to beat the Reds 5-1 at Wrigley Wednesday night. Evidently, Zambrano shares the spotlight with no one Rich Harden, as this was his game...
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