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Lost fly ball helps end Cubs' streak
Tribune staff reporterJust before the ninth inning Wednesday, a fan in the premium box seats at Wrigley Field sailed a paper airplane into the Cubs' dugout, nearly hitting manager Dusty Baker as he stood near the top step. Baker was oblivious to the airplane as he watched the...Tags: Wrigley Field, Miguel Cabrera, Wes Helms, John Mabry, Jerry Hairston, Jr,
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Marshall in line for Cubs' rotation
Tribune staff reporterCubs manager Dusty Baker's annual spring training "surprise" may have been revealed Tuesday with 23-year-old Sean Marshall providing the shock value. The rising young left-hander with only 10 starts at the Double-A level will get an opportunity to join...Tags: Wrigley Field, Jerome Williams, Will Ohman, Spring Training, Scott Eyre
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Cubs falter on road behind Hill
Tribune staff reporterCoors Field has been de-juiced since the Rockies began putting game balls in a humidor a few years ago, leading to more low-scoring games than in the past. "Something's up," manager Dusty Baker said before Friday night's game. But Rich Hill discovered...Tags: Juan Mateo, Rich Hill, Jacque Jones, Michael Wuertz, Carlos Marmol
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3 errors, 6 HRs add up to Cubs' mess
Tribune staff reporterThere may be 13 games separating the Cubs from NL Central division-leading St. Louis, but the Cubs believe the gap is much closer than meets the eye. Before an 11-3 loss Friday to the Cardinals, general manager Jim Hendry said he was happy with the way...Tags: Wrigley Field, Juan Mateo, Michael Barrett, Aramis Ramirez, Jason Marquis
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Roughed-up Rusch puts Baker in bind
Tribune staff reporterWhat now? With the Cubs' rotation tattered and battered and Kerry Wood still two weeks away, what happens to Glendon Rusch, the loser of Saturday's 16-2 eyesore against the Brewers at Wrigley Field? "I haven't had time to think about it," manager...Tags: Wrigley Field, Greg Maddux, Glendon Rusch, Jerome Williams, Will Ohman
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Even history turns against sliding Cubs
Tribune staff reporterHistory has a nasty habit of repeating itself, especially where the Cubs are concerned. On May 7, 2005, the Cubs were six games out of first place after losing their seventh straight game, and Kerry Wood was on the disabled list with a shoulder strain....Tags: National League, Aramis Ramirez, Kerry Wood, Jacque Jones, Woody Williams
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Curses! Cubs foiled by Piazza HR in 9th
Tribune staff reporterBilly goats and Bartman balls. Hexes and jinxes. Whatever. This latest Cubs curse is very complex. One day they can't catch a ground ball, the next they can't catch a break. "We got a lot of breaks coming evidently," manager Dusty Baker said,...Tags: Greg Maddux, Mike Piazza, Nolan Ryan, San Diego Padres, Jerry Hairston, Jr,
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Murton provides the love
Tribune staff reporterBefore Monday night's 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh, Cubs manager Dusty Baker explained his philosophy on motivating struggling players. "Sometimes when you're down and things aren't right and you're trying to figure it out, sometimes you need a hug versus...Tags: Wrigley Field, Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, John Mabry, Ryan Dempster
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Cubs anticipate a cool reception at Wrigley Field after 1-8 road trip
Tribune staff reporterAfter ending their West Coast nightmare Thursday with a 9-3 loss to San Francisco, the Cubs know the Friendly Confines may be anything but that when they come home to Wrigley Field on Friday. With eight losses in nine games on the trip, and 11 in their...Tags: Wrigley Field, Michael Barrett, Barry Bonds, Todd Walker, Sean Marshall
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One that got away helps Dodgers beat Cubs
Tribune staff reporterThe Los Angeles Dodgers are putting the ex-Cub factor to the test this season, employing no fewer than six former Cubs in their pursuit of a World Series title. There's a 25-year-old theory that no team can win a World Series with three or more ex-Cubs...Tags: Wrigley Field, Greg Maddux, Jimmy Rollins, Nomar Garciaparra, Johnny Damon
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Another rookie failure for Cubs
Tribune staff reporterThe Larry Rothschild exercise regimen isn't recommended for everyone, but it certainly has kept the Cubs' pitching coach in good shape. Rothschild has made so many trips from the dugout to the pitching mound to calm his struggling pitchers that he may be...Tags: Juan Mateo, Fergie Jenkins, Wade Miller, Sean Marshall, Rich Hill
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Injuries mount as Cubs fall short again
Tribune staff reporterAnd for their latest trick, the Cubs' starting lineup Sunday included: A first baseman who had played there only once, nine years ago. A catcher who had one major-league at-bat. Four players with a major-league total of 370 games, which is 2,569...Tags: Michael Barrett, Derrek Lee, Field Hockey, Barry Bonds, Baseball
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