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Cubs' Ramirez earns NL weekly honors Mon Jul 26 15:48:25 2010 EST
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 25. The 32-year-old slugger hit .360 and his four home runs tied for the lead in the majors in six games last week. Ramirez also ended with 10 runs batted in, which ranked second. In addition, the Dominican added a .393 on-base percentage and .840 slugging percentage. His best game came on Tuesday when Ramirez cracked three homers and tied a
Cubs hope Silva can bounce back versus Astros Mon Jul 26 10:47:41 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Carlos Silva tries to bounce back from two miserable outings this evening when the Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Silva, who won his first eight decisions of the season, lasted just one inning against the Astros last Monday, as he was pounded for five runs and seven hits to fall to 9-4 on the year. He wasn't able to get out of the second inning in his previous outing and has given up 11 runs in his last 2 1/3 frames to r
Dawson, Herzog and Harvey enter Hall of Fame Mon Jul 26 02:52:00 2010 EST
e, chastised those who tarnished its image, and lamented that so many loved ones were not present to share his joy.

``Thank you for welcoming this rookie to your team'' said Dawson, who played for a decade in Montreal before signing with the Chicago Cubs in 1987 as a free agent. ``It's an honor beyond words. I didn't play this game with this goal in mind, but I'm living proof that if you love this game, the game will love you back. I am proof that any young person who can hear my voice right n

Dawson, Herzog take their spots in Hall of Fame Sun Jul 25 18:36:54 2010 EST
joins Gary Carter as the only other person to be inducted as an Expo in the Hall. Carter went into the Hall of Fame in 2003. The National League Rookie of the Year with the Montreal Expos in 1977 and the league's Most Valuable Player with the Chicago Cubs in 1987, Dawson was a .279 career hitter with 438 home runs, 1,591 runs batted in and 314 stolen bases. In addition to the Expos and Cubs, Dawson also spent time with the Boston Red Sox before ending his 21-year career with the Florida Marlins
Reds, Leake hope to pad lead in NL Central in finale with Astros Sun Jul 25 11:16:04 2010 EST
three- game set with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The Reds lead the National League's Central Division by a half-game over St. Louis after a 7-0 defeat of Houston on Saturday. The Cardinals dropped their second straight, 6-5, to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Johnny Cueto dealt eight scoreless innings and Joey Votto slugged his league- leading 25th home run in Cincinnati's win. Cueto (10-2) allowed four hits while walking one and striking out six for the Reds, which has won all five of
Carpenter, Cards try to avoid three-game sweep at Wrigley Sun Jul 25 11:08:46 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Chris Carpenter goes after win No. 12 this evening when the St. Louis Cardinals try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Carpenter won his second straight start on Tuesday against Philadelphia, as he held the Phillies to a run and five hits in eight innings to run his record to 11-3 on the year, while lowering his earned run average to 3.05. "I had good command of my sinker-ball near the bottom of the strike zone," said Carpenter of h
Gorzelanny shoots for fourth straight win in middle tilt with Cards Sat Jul 24 10:45:54 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - Tom Gorzelanny goes after his fourth straight win this afternoon when the Chicago Cubs play the middle test of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Gorzelanny, who is 5-5 with a 3.12 earned run average, outdueled Roy Halladay to win his third consecutive start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, holding them to two earned runs and five hits in 6 2/3 innings. The lefty has faced the Cardinals six times and is 1-3 against them with
Cubs activate P Schlitter; option P Stevens Fri Jul 23 11:57:46 2010 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have activated right-handed pitcher Brian Schlitter from the 15-day disabled list. He was placed on the DL on July 7, retroactive to July 3, with a right shoulder impingement. Schlitter had his contract selected by the Cubs June 26 and made three relief appearances in his first career big league action, throwing three innings during which he allowed five runs. The 24-year-old made three appearances on a rehabilitation assignment over the last week
Michaels lifts Astros over Cubs in 12 innings Wed Jul 21 18:56:39 2010 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Jason Michaels delivered a tie-breaking, two- run, pinch-hit double and scored in the 12th inning to lift Houston over the Chicago Cubs, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game set. Brandon Lyon (6-4) worked his way out of jams in the 10th and 11th innings to grab the win for the Astros, who have captured each of the first three series between the teams this season. Gustavo Chacin served up a two-out, two-run home run to Geovany Soto and survived a very shaky 12t
Cubs look ahead after Piniella says he will retire Wed Jul 21 02:19:00 2010 EST

CHICAGO (AP) -Just like a long line of predecessors, Lou Piniella thought he could lead the Chicago Cubs to that elusive championship and end a drought that dates to 1908.

Barring an epic turnaround, he can forget about that.

General manager Jim Hendry will get another shot, though.

New owner Tom Ricketts made that clear Tuesday, saying there won't be a change at the top after Piniella announced he's retiring at the end of the season and ending a long, colorful career.

``Jim is our ge

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