Cubs to work from the bottom to win ballgames
The Cubs will rely on their bottom four hitters, whom have been among baseball's most productive, to help defeat the Reds today at 6:10 p.m. CT.
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Photo: Jason Marquis will start for the Cubs on Saturday.
(M. Spencer Green/AP)
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Long balls lengthen Cubs' losing streak to six
Ted Lilly had his shortest outing of the season -- two innings -- as the Reds teed off on Cubs pitching in a 10-2 loss Friday. Koyie Hill drove in both runs.
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Photo: Jon Lieber allowed a grand slam in two innings of relief.
(Al Behrman/AP)
Soto, Samardzija up for Gillette Rookie of the Month
Geovany Soto and Jeff Samardzija came up big in August for the Cubs, and now the young batterymates are candidates for the Gillette Rookie of the Month.
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Rookie of Month: Jeff Samardzija Rookie of Month: Geovany Soto
Zambrano encouraged by test results on elbow
Carlos Zambrano was optimistic that his arm problems were simply tendinitis, and wanted to correct reports about him skipping out on an MRI exam.
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Photo: Carlos Zambrano rejoined the Cubs in Cincinnati.
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Cubs nominate Dempster for Clemente Award
As a supporter of the Cubs' designated charities, Ryan Dempster has earned Chicago's respect and its nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award.
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Photo: Roberto Clemente lost his life in 1972 providing aid to earthquake victims.
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Hill doubles to center, scoring Edmonds
Hill brings home Fontenot with a single
Dempster allows three runs in seven innings
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