Archive for April, 2008
Soto’s 2 3-run homers lift Cubs over Brewers (AP)
Mark Cuban picked a good night to have a front-row seat at Wrigley Field. The longtime Cubs fan and prospective owner watched Geovany Soto hit two three-run homers as Chicago pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 19-5 on Wednesday night. It was the Cubs’ biggest outburst since a 20-1 whipping of the Los Angles Dodgers on May […]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Cubs’ Soriano ready to return from DL (AP)
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano said his right calf feels fine and he’ll be “100 percent” when he returns from the disabled list on Thursday. “I feel good,” Soriano said. “I said two weeks when (I was injured). I feel very good. My calf is very strong. We’ll see what I can do tomorrow and the […]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Wood’s role has changed 10 years after 20 Ks (AP)
Kerry Wood remembers warming up before the game 10 years ago and struggling with his pitches and his control in the bullpen. Looked like it was going to be a long day for a 20-year-old rookie in his fifth major league start. Instead, as the game progressed and with rain falling, Wood’s stuff was never […]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Umpire Crawford released from hospital (AP)
Umpire Jerry Crawford was released after spending a night in a hospital because of a bad reaction to medicine. Crawford, the plate umpire and crew chief, left Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee before the top of the third inning and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He was seen talking with Cubs trainer Mark […]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Cubs’ Soriano to return Thursday (PA SportsTicker)
With the pain in his left calf gone, Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano will return to the lineup Thursday.
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Pirates fan expected to attend tonight’s Cubs-Brewers game (Yahoo! Sports)
OK, so it’s the Pirates fan that everyone in Chicago hopes ends up buying the Cubs. From the Chicago Tribune:…
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Cameron, Scherzer impress in debuts for Brewers, D-backs (AP)
Mike Cameron delighted in his season debut for Milwaukee and Max Scherzer of Arizona was unhittable in his first major league action. Cameron returned from his 25-game suspension for testing positive twice for a banned stimulant with three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 […]
Posted: April 30th, 2008.
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Cameron makes big impact in debut for Brewers (AP)
Mike Cameron made an immediate impact with Milwaukee, once he had the chance. Cameron had three hits, including a two-run single in the seventh that broke open the game, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-7 on Tuesday night to overcome a shaky outing by Ben Sheets. The game was delayed 13 minutes before […]
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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Umpire Crawford leaves Cubs-Brewers game (AP)
Plate umpire Jerry Crawford left the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday night and was taken to the hospital. The Cubs said Crawford wasn’t feeling well. No further details were available. Crawford, the crew chief, was seen talking with Cubs trainer Mark O’Neal and another umpire near the dugout before the top of the […]
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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Soriano to remain in leadoff spot (AP)
Alfonso Soriano will remain at the top of the Chicago Cubs’ order for now. Manager Lou Piniella said Soriano will stay in left field and bat lead off when he returns from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, just as he had been doing. Soriano was off to a slow start before he strained his right […]
Posted: April 29th, 2008.
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