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Big Z to make rotation return vs. Giants
Carlos Zambrano returns to the rotation on Monday, making his first start since June 25 when he opens the Cubs series against the Giants.
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Cubs unable to take charge in wild ninth
The Cubs scored two runs in the ninth and left the bases loaded a 4-3 loss to the Reds on Saturday, ultimately being done in by a strong day from Cincinnati's Drew Stubbs.
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Soto has mild ligament sprain in shoulder
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was not available to play in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Reds because of a mild ligament sprain in his right shoulder.
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Week has been a busy one for DeWitt
Sunday marked the one-week anniversary since Blake DeWitt joined the Cubs, and so far, he's adjusted to mornings, his new teammates and second base.
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Scuffling Colvin gets day out of lineup
Cubs rookie outfielder Tyler Colvin planned on taking advantage of an off-day Saturday to do a little homework.
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Prior still hopes to return to Major Leagues
Mark Prior, who a posted a 42-29 record and a 3.51 ERA in five seasons as a young pitching phenom with the Cubs from 2002-06, isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet.
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Cubs can't solve Arroyo in loss to Reds
On Friday, the Cubs began their role as spoiler as they faced the Reds in the first of 17 games against teams either leading their division or in second place. It wasn't a good start, as they fell to Bronson Arroyo and the Reds, 3-0.
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Baker applauds Lou for picking own time
Reds manager Dusty Baker said Cubs counterpart Lou Piniella is leaving the game the right way, on his own terms.
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Grabow to get rehab work in Arizona
Cubs pitcher John Grabow, on the disabled list since June 29, will go to Arizona to begin throwing in game situations in hopes of returning to the team later this month.
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Hendry: Manager search will be extensive
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said Friday he expects the search for the next manager to be an extensive process as he tries to find the right guy for what he called a "marquee job in the industry."
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Silva to undergo further diagnostic tests
Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva, who was pulled from his last start because of an abnormal heart rate, will undergo a diagnostic test Monday that could potentially include a cardiac ablation.
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Castro making case for Rookie of the Year
Castro, a legitimate contender for National League Rookie of the Year honors, is batting .318 with three homers, 20 doubles, five triples and 32 RBIs in 77 games.
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Inbox: What's going on with Samardzija?
Andre Dawson, Jeff Samardzija and Blake DeWitt are among the topics in this week's Cubs Inbox.
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Finishing on top uncommon for managers
When it's time for a manager to hang up his lineup card and call it a career, the ending very seldom gives an accurate portrait of his accomplishments as a whole.
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Four homers power Cubs to victory
Aramis Ramirez delivered a pinch-hit three-run homer to highlight a six-run sixth inning, Geovany Soto drove in five runs, and Tyler Colvin added his 17th homer to power the Cubs to a much-needed 15-3 victory Wednesday over the Brewers.
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Piniella isn't melancholy, he just wants wins
As Lou Piniella's last season as manager winds down, he was asked whether he ever gets melancholy. "No, I don't get melancholy at all," he said Wednesday. "We're trying to win a baseball game today."
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Cubs miss chances with runners on base
For the season, the Cubs were batting .242 with runners in scoring position. The Reds, who lead the National League Central by a half game, were batting .279 in those situations.
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Silva plays catch while awaiting diagnosis
Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva was able to play catch Wednesday, but he is still undergoing tests to determine what caused the abnormal heart rate that forced him out of his last start.
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Zambrano to return to rotation Monday
Carlos Zambrano will be back in the Cubs' rotation Monday night, making his first start since June 25 in the series opener against the Giants.
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Diamond fans 10 in debut, but Cubs fall
Thomas Diamond struck out 10 over six innings, but the Cubs couldn't back him up as the Milwaukee Brewers spoiled the rookie right-hander's debut with a 4-3 win.
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