Astros 9, Cubs 7 f/11; From bad to worse by Damen Jackson

Click here for photos of last night's game. Cubs bats exploded Tuesday with four home runs, but lack of timely hitting, and poor relief proved to be their undoing, as the Astros rallied late to win 9-7 in 11 innings. Starter Carlos Zambrano was lifted...

Cubs 6, Nationals 1; Magnificent by Damen Jackson

The Cubs used three home runs -- including a pinch-hit shot by Kosuke Fukudome -- to power themselves to a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon. Chicago is now at a season-high 30 games over .500. I admit it. I watch alot of baseball...

Cubs 3, Reds 2; The return of Zambrano by Damen Jackson

"Sometimes I need to take my time, and let the ball come out of my hands." That was the best quotable from the post-game press conference with Carlos, as he discussed his do-it-all day today; going seven strong innings, and hitting yet another...

Lilly and Zito; a tale of two lefties by Damen Jackson

The Cubs opened the road portion of their current road trip last night in a big way, getting great pitching from Ted Lilly, and a grand slam from Mark DeRosa to give them the 9-2 win in San Francisco . This snapped the Cubs four-game losing streak --...

Ten things I Think I Think - July 1st 2008 by Damen Jackson

So Brian Roberts finally makes it to Wrigley. To say it's been an up and down week for the Cubs -- and their fans -- is probably an understatement. After starting the week off well with a three-game sweep against the White Sox, Chicago got a reminder...
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Cubs lose, and it's gonna likely get worse before better by Damen Jackson

Congrats to the White Sox fans, who likely took a great amount of satisfaction yesterday watching the Sox avenge last weekends' sweep with a 10-3 win over the Cubs . Jose Contreras was just effective enough to win, and Nick Swisher's grand slam...
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How to lose a game, in five easy steps by Damen Jackson

Improved my eye!!! The 2008 Rays may be the feel good story of the year, but I assure you that the Cubs beat themselves last night, violating way too many rules of baseball in losing 3-2 down in Tampa . And even with a very exciting 9th inning rally to...
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Payback, Canadian style by Damen Jackson

Ted Lilly was solid in his return to the Rogers Centre, and the Cubs scored big in the 3rd and 7th innings, beating the Blue Jay 7-4 Sunday afternoon. This not only gave them the series win, but made them winners of their last six series overall. The...
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Marquis outpitched Halladay; and no, it's not April Fools by Damen Jackson

Jason Marquis proved that he actually can pitch, and Reed Johnson provided the run support as the Cubs beat the Blue Jays this afternoon 6-2 . It was the second time in three days that they've won against the pitching cream of their respective league...
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When Jason is on...and he was on! by Damen Jackson

Sometimes, I like to put everything down, and just watch a ballgame. Those who have seen me at Wrigley know what I mean. Camera, scorecards, notebook, cellphone, etc. It helps you remember for a bit all those little, subtle things that made you a fan...
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Fukudome!!! Fukudome!!! by Damen Jackson

Kosuke Fukudome saved the Cubs late with a 9th-inning single to give them the lead for good, and make a winner of Bob Howry, as the Cubs won 5-4 over the Dodgers last night. All you can really say is thank you. Oh, and that it shouldn't be this hard;...
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Homerball by Damen Jackson

Dormant bats awoken, fans cheered heroes of old, and the bullpen showed again why they're among the best in the business, as the Cubs came back from eight-run deficit -- 8-0 and 9-1 -- to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-9. The story today was definitely...
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Two for one by Damen Jackson

Yes, it's a two for one deal, as a LONG 24-hour shift in Philly kept me from my daily post yesterday. The Cubs lost a 7-6 thriller on Saturday , but came back nicely to win 4-3 Sunday . I'll let you in on a secret. As a fan, I enjoyed the loss...
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