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Without Papelbon, Nats defeated by Cubs 4-3
WASHINGTON - The Nationals played their first game since placing closer Jonathan Papelbon on the disabled list. Naturally, the matchup against the majors-leading Chicago Cubs came down to the final...
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Rough start for Liriano as Pirates lose 6-0 to Cubs
CHICAGO - Francisco Liriano and the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed by two after the left-hander's second pitch.
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CHICAGO - Dexter Fowler has left the Chicago Cubs' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of discomfort in his right hamstring.
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Rizzo, Bryant, Ross homer; Cubs beat Pirates 4-3
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs have done a lot for Jon Lester this season - including a lot of diving stops and long home runs. Once again on Saturday night, Lester's teammates came through in a big way.
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Pirates' slide continues with 4-3 loss to Cubs
CHICAGO - Jordy Mercer insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates will keep searching for a way to stop this freefall.
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Prospect Contreras homers in 1st at-bat, Cubs sweep Pirates
CHICAGO - Prized prospect Willson Contreras received a standing ovation as he made his way to the plate in the sixth inning for his first major league at-bat.
View ArticleCubs place CF Fowler on 15-day DL with hamstring injury
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a right hamstring injury.
View ArticleCubs place CF Fowler on 15-day DL with hamstring injury
CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs placed center fielder Dexter Fowler on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a right hamstring strain.
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Cardinals beat Arrieta, Cubs 7-2 to complete 3-game sweep
CHICAGO - When the St. Louis Cardinals arrived at Wrigley Field for a three-game series, manager Mike Matheny shook off questions about their 12 1/2-game deficit to the surging Cubs by insisting he...
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Fernandez fans 13 and Marlins take series from Cubs, 6-1
MIAMI - When Jose Fernandez reached second base with a standup double, he looked to his dugout, pulled up his right sleeve and flexed his biceps.
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Rough week for Cubs ends with 6-1 loss to Marlins' Fernandez
MIAMI - It's late June and the Cubs are in first place, which means it must be time to talk about averting a collapse.
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