Tough start by Matt Garza dooms Chicago Cubs in 8-4 loss to Houston Astros - Washington Post

Kansas City Star

Tough start by Matt Garza dooms Chicago Cubs in 8-4 loss to Houston Astros Washington Post HOUSTON — The Chicago Cubs' skid reached a season-long seven games in part because of a struggling offense. Jason Castro and Chris Johnson each hit three-run homers and Bud Norris threw seven scoreless innings to give the Houston Astros an 8-4 victory ... Astros hand Cubs 7th straight loss with 8-4 winFox News Cubs-Astros PreviewCBSSports.com Norris leads Astros over CubsChicago Tribune ESPN (blog) -Chicago Sun-Times all 250 news articles »

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Major league teams working on social media message - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Major league teams working on social media message Atlanta Journal Constitution By JAY COHEN AP CHICAGO — Bridget Houlihan rifled through her gift bag and pulled out a gray T-shirt with a circular Chicago Cubs emblem on the front and FOLLOWER emblazoned across the back, resting on a row of logos from the top social media websites. and more »

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Did the 2012 Chicago Cubs Quit when Kerry Wood Retired? Fan's Take - Yahoo! Sports

Bleacher Report

Did the 2012 Chicago Cubs Quit when Kerry Wood Retired? Fan's Take Yahoo! Sports Contributor Network – 14 minutes ago Kerry Wood announced his retirement from the Chicago Cubs and MLB on May 19, 2012. Wood completed his final outing with a three-pitch strikeout against Chicago White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo in the eighth inning ... Kerry Wood's Lost Career and 10 Signs a Chicago Cubs Curse Does ExistBleacher Report all 19 news articles »

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White Sox Sweep Cubs With 6-0 Win Led By Peavy, Dunn - Huffington Post

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White Sox Sweep Cubs With 6-0 Win Led By Peavy, Dunn Huffington Post By ANDREW SELIGMAN 05/20/12 07:50 PM ET CHICAGO -- Starlin Castro sounded almost defiant after the latest loss. No matter how bleak things appear to be, he insisted better days are coming for the Chicago Cubs. Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball into the ... Chicago White Sox: What We Learned About Their Sweep of the CubsBleacher Report White Sox Reach .500 at Cubs' ExpenseESPN Peavy, Dunn lead White Sox past Cubs 6-0Boston.com Fox News all 1,945 news articles »

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Chicago Cubs should call up Anthony Rizzo as soon as he's ready - Rockford Register Star (blog)

ESPN

Chicago Cubs should call up Anthony Rizzo as soon as he's ready Rockford Register Star (blog) Just because the Chicago Cubs are in last place, it doesn't mean they shouldn't call up top prospect Anthony Rizzo now. The decision about promoting Rizzo should have nothing to do with Rizzo saving Chicago's season or selling tickets, ... Chicago Cubs - TeamReportChicago Tribune Iowa Cubs notebook: Marmol looks for strike zoneDesMoinesRegister.com Cubs may call on Rizzo soonBloomington Pantagraph Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier -Yahoo! Sports -SportingNews.com all 48 news articles »

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Major league teams working on social media message - Yahoo! Sports

Fort Worth Star Telegram

Major league teams working on social media message Yahoo! Sports By JAY COHEN | AP – Sun, May 20, 2012 12:33 AM EDT CHICAGO (AP) Bridget Houlihan rifled through her gift bag and pulled out a gray T-shirt with a circular Chicago Cubs emblem on the front and FOLLOWER emblazoned across the back, resting on a row of ... MLB teams work on social media messageAlexandria Town Talk all 13 news articles »

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Cubs, White Sox face different challenges moving tickets for sub-.500 teams - ESPN

ESPN

Cubs, White Sox face different challenges moving tickets for sub-.500 teams ESPN By Jon Greenberg | ESPNChicago.com CHICAGO -- It was perfect baseball weather Monday night, 70 degrees with clear skies, and the price at US Cellular Field was just as welcoming: half-off. But the announced attendance was just 23358 for a mid-May game ... and more »

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