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[MLB: Cubs] - Hitting third for Cubs suits Schierholtz just fine

Carrie Muskat — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:22 GMT

... continue to work on. I'm just happy that I've been given this opportunity." Cubs don't expect carryover from interference call play video CHC@STL: Gregg earn ...

[MLB: Cubs] - Cubs don't expect carryover from interference call

Carrie Muskat — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:21 GMT

... er, and he becomes better and better every year, so why not learn from him?" Cubs coach Mike Borzello has Castillo, in his first season as the full-time catch ...

[MLB: Cubs] - Castillo eager to learn from watching Cards' Molina

Carrie Muskat — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:37:18 GMT

... Fortunately, Castro could laugh after he said that. "It was the right call," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday. "He's trying not to end the game. Luckily ...

[CSN Chicago] - The Foundation: Cubs' hopes hinge on developing pitching

tandracki — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:23 GMT

... this organization, for this city." Heesch knows a thing or two about being a Cubs fan. He has spent almost his entire life in the Chicagoland area, growing up ...

[CSN Chicago] - Live on CSN: Jackson, Cubs duel Cards

mstrotman — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:19 GMT

... Tags: CHICAGO CUBS, St. Louis Cardinals ...

[Obstructed View] - If you had Luis Valbuena in the office pool, raise your hand

dmick89 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:43:49 GMT

... ut will be seen as a failure. There’s been a lot of talk about how great the Cubs positional prospects are and there’s some truth to it. However, if Castro an ...

[MLBlogs: Muskat Ramblings] - 6/19 Extra bases

mlblogsmuskat1 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:32:13 GMT

... roach no matter where I’m hitting. I don’t over-think it.” He also leads the Cubs in batting with runners in scoring position, hitting .313 this season. “I ha ...

[ESPN Chicago: Cubs Blog] - Cubs hope to slow down Molina

Rob Rains — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:31:55 GMT

... has not needed the help of an official scorer the last two days against the Cubs, getting five hits in seven at-bats so far in the series, plus being hit by ...

[Chicago Tribune] - Cubs Game Day: Jackson faces yet another former team

Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:16:00 GMT

... rgh and the New York Mets. Jackson hopes to stop red-hot Yadier Molina, whom Cubs manager Dale Sveum said “right now” could be the National League MVP. “We ha ...

[MLBlogs: Muskat Ramblings] - 6/19 Good call

mlblogsmuskat1 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:05:29 GMT

... Fortunately, Castro could laugh after he said that. “It was the right call,” Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday. “He’s trying not to end the game. Luckily ...

[Bleacher Nation] - Chicago Cubs Sign 3rd Rounder Jacob Hannemann for $1 Million, Which is Well Over Slot

Brett — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:01:12 GMT

... nd Player Development Chief Jason McLeod said Hannemann emerged as a guy the Cubs “just had to have,” he meant that as expressly as possible. Second, it tells ...

[Belleville News-Democrat] - Westbrook faces former Cardinal Edwin Jackson; Descalso replaces Freese at third base

DAVID WILHELM — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:58:08 GMT

... go. Jackson signed a four-year, $52 million contract in December, making the Cubs his eighth team. Third baseman David Freese is getting the day off for the C ...

[Chicago Tribune] - Cubs don't expect repercussions from Castro's comment

Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:47:55 GMT

... ybody. He slid too far away from the bag. That’s all he did.” Of course, the Cubs and Cardinals have had some spats over the years, but the rivalry has calmed ...

[Aerys: A League of Her Own] - Chicago Cubs Live Game Thread: Get A Win! Morans

Carl Heartscubs Gierhan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:43:14 GMT

... s for fourth most in the NL. The Cubs also are 5-for-5 in quality starts on this road trip so far. In the 42 start ...

[SB Nation: Bleed Cubbie Blue] - Cubs Face Cardinals Again In St. Louis

Al Yellon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:11:40 GMT

... s Cubs Face Cardinals Again In St. Louis Looking for Wednesday's game threads? Here ...