Cubs beat Dodgers 7-0 in a rout by Damen Jackson

Filed:May 30th, 2009 This time, it's the Dodgers feeling blue as the Cubs win 7-0 (Cubbie Nation/file) Last season, the Dodgers spoke almost boastfully of how well they scouted Ryan Dempster, using advanced reports to help beat the Cubs 7-2 in Game...

Cubs 5, Pirates 2:Welcome the relief corps by Damen Jackson

Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson (Cubbie Nation/file) Filed:May 27th, 2009 The Cubs got timely hitting, good pitching, and the obligatory theatrics Wednesday, seizing on a three-run eighth inning to beat the Pirates 5-2. Reed Johnson would get the game-winning...

Cardinals 2, Cubs 1: You do have to score to win, you know by Damen Jackson

Filed: May 20th, 2009 St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols (Cubbie Nation/file) To paraprhase Will Leitch, blogging is hard work. And in addition, I might say the most time-, money-, and soul-sucking endeavor that I've ever been apart of. I'm...

Cubs 8, Brewers 5: Highway (I-94) Robbery by Damen Jackson

Filed:April 12th, 2009 (AP Photo/Jim Prisching) The Cubs proved just good enough in most facets of the game Sunday, and Reed Johnson provided the highlights, as Chicago took the series against the Brewers with an 8-5 win in Milwaukee. This is starting...

Fukudome lackluster in spring debut by Damen Jackson

Filed:March 28th. 2009 Kosuke Fukudome (Cubbie Nation/file) I have to tell you, I'm not always fond of Spring Training. Aside from the fact that I think it's normally about a week too long, and the coverage much too spotty for consumption, my...
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Cubs 14, Reds 9; Cheers and Jeers by Damen Jackson

Filed: September 6th, 2008 The Chicago Cubs broke a six-game losing streak Saturday -- beating the Reds 14-9 -- by getting back to what they've done all year; strong starting pitching, good execution, and capitalizing on shaky opposition pitching...
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Cubs 9, Marlins 2; Just chugging along by Damen Jackson

The Cubs, led by a Reed Johnson three-RBI double, slugged their way through a eight-run seventh inning Sunday afternoon, and beat the Marlins 9-2. It was the 14th victory of the season for starter Ryan Dempster, and coupled with a 7-5 walk-off win by...
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Cubs 8, Pirates 5; This is my boomstick!! by Damen Jackson

Reed Johnson hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning Sunday -- the first of back-to-back shots -- as the Cubs survived a late rally by the Pirates to win 8-5. The Cubs have now won seven of their last 10. Maybe we should get something out of the way...
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Cubs 10, D'Backs 6; Hail the return of the King by Damen Jackson

The Cubs broke out their big bats in time to salvage the series - and road trip - and welcomed back Alfonso Soriano from the DL with a 10-6 win against the Diamondbacks Wednesday night. The win was highlighted by a Reed Johnson grand slam in the 8th inning...
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Astros 4, Cubs 1; This is oh so very Cub by Damen Jackson

Carlos Zambrano walking too many, and Cubs hitters not walking enough, combined to send the Cubs to a 4-1 loss to the Astros Saturday night in Houston. This was the Cubs 3rd straight loss, and coupled with the St. Louis win, reduced their divisional lead...
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Giants 8, Cubs 3; Rookies gonna kill you quicker than a bullet by Damen Jackson

Happy 4th of July to everyone. I trust the food and drink is flowing, and all is right with your world; well except for what was an ugly 8-3 loss to the Giants last night. Rookies. Nothing to like about them, except for the fact that they only go through...
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Losing ugly, Chicago style by Damen Jackson

I'm not certain that I wouldn't have preferred another blowout. After scuffling all afternoon long to pluck a much-needed win out of this White Sox series, Carlos Marmol allows a game-winning home run to Carlos Quentin in the 7th inning, sending...
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Cubs win 7-4; look to start a new streak at home by Damen Jackson

Wow, that didn't take long. After losing a 7-5 gut wrencher Tuesday, the Cubs bounced back in a hurry, dispatching the Orioles 7-4 last night in front of 40,754. It's getting awfully thin around here. Just a day after placing Reed Johnson on the...
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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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