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Soriano back; Wood delayed; Samardzija coming?
The Cubs went back to taking batting practice this evening as Lou rescinded his ban on BP that lasted one day. Soriano is off the DL and back in the lineup at leadoff. The Cubs actived Soriano and Scott Eyre and sent Micah Hoffpauir and Kevin Hart ...
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 The Signs Point To A Cub Victory
The Signs Point To A Cub Victory
Good signs from Wednesday night's 10-6 Cub victory at Arizona: Alfonso Soriano returning to the lineup with an RBI and a double; Alfonso Soriano returning to the lineup, period Mark DeRosa being able to leave his outfielder's glove in the ...

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Soriano activated
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Cubs activate Soriano from DL
The Chicago Cubs activated All-Star outfielder Alfonso Soriano before their game against Arizona on Wednesday night, batting him leadoff in the final game of the series. Soriano has been out since being hit on the hand, fracturing a finger, June 11 ...
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 Cubs activate Soriano, Eyre | Cubs.com: Official Info
Cubs activate Soriano, Eyre | Cubs.com: Official Info
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano and left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list and optioned infielder Micah Hoffpauir and right-handed pitcher Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa. Soriano returns to ...
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 Lou's hoping Soriano reignites offense tonight
Lou's hoping Soriano reignites offense tonight
PHOENIX -- Alfonso Soriano should be back in the Cubs' lineup tonight -- and not a moment too soon for frustrated manager Lou Piniella .
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Soriano To Return Wednesday
The Cubs will receive their shot in the arm tomorrow, with Alfonso Soriano's return.
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Soriano plays for first time since injury | Cubs.com: News
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The first pitch of the game to leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano was a little too close for his comfort. > Attempting to return to the Cubs after he broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch June 12, Soriano was brushed back by ...
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Soriano plays for first time since injury
Alfonso Soriano had three plate appearances for the Cubs' rookie level team on Monday morning, as he went 0-for-2 with a walk.
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 MLB Sluggers Injury Report
MLB Sluggers Injury Report
Jermaine Dye Dye could miss several days after being hit in the knee with a pitch. Alfonso Soriano It’s unclear as to when exactly Soriano will return, but it will be this week. Khalil Greene Greene is day-to-day with a stiff lower back. Carlos Guillen Guillen is out indefinitely as he tends to his wife who is suffering from complications during childbirth. David Ortiz Big ...
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 Soriano headed for rehab work in Arizona -- ChicagoSports.com
Soriano headed for rehab work in Arizona -- ChicagoSports.com
Small chance he'll be activated Monday By Paul Sullivan | Tribune staff reporter 6:51 PM CDT, July 20, 2008 HOUSTON - While the Cubs will be playing in the air-conditioned comfort of Chase Field on Monday night in Phoenix, Alfonso Soriano will begin ...
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Soriano to start rehab assignment on Monday
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Chicago's rookie league team in Arizona and is expected to come off the disabled list on Thursday. Soriano has been on the DL since June 12 because of a broken left hand. He ...
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 Cubs' Soriano to start rehab assignment Monday
Cubs' Soriano to start rehab assignment Monday
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Chicago's rookie league team in Arizona and is expected to come off the disabled list on Thursday.
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Braves expect to activate Soriano against Marlins
Rafael Soriano is expected to be the first in the long list of the injured to return for the Braves in the second half. His elbow came away feeling good from his bullpen session Saturday, Braves general manager Frank Wren said, and after taking a day ...
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 Soriano takes first batting practice in 2 weeks
Soriano takes first batting practice in 2 weeks
Alfonso Soriano took batting practice for the first time in two weeks Friday and said he still is targeting a Thursday return against the Marlins at Wrigley Field. "I just want to make my mind feel comfortable," Soriano said.
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 Soriano eyes Thursday for return | Cubs.com: News
Soriano eyes Thursday for return | Cubs.com: News
HOUSTON -- Alfonso Soriano took batting practice Friday for the first time since July 5 and barring any setbacks, he could return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field. Soriano, who has been on the disabled list ...
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Heading for Houston
The Cubs took off for Houston this afternoon, and they'll hold a light workout tonight at Minute Maid Park as they get ready to open the unofficial second half of play tomorrow against the Astros. The Cubs' all-stars will get a much-needed excused ...
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Soriano Eyes July 24th Return
Alfonso Soriano announced today that he's planning on returning to the first-place Cubs on July 24th, against the Marlins
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 Soriano targets July 24 for return
Soriano targets July 24 for return
NEW YORK -- Mark it on your calendar: July 24, when the Cubs play host to the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field. Cubs leadoff hitter Alfonso Soriano has that date circled in red ink. The All-Star left fielder said Tuesday he is aiming for that day to ...
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 Video -  Soriano Nose Pick
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Video - Soriano Nose Pick
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 Did Cubs fan hurt their chances in the WS by stuffing the All-Star voting?
Did Cubs fan hurt their chances in the WS by stuffing the All-Star voting?
Cubs fans showed their support for their own players by voting in 3 starters and ended up with 8 total players on the roster. But was that the smartest thing to do if they want the NL (and hopefully the Cubs) to have home-field advantage in the World Series? Our writer has an interesting take on the voting process...
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What Is Brian Cashman’s Legacy?
Looks at the bonehead moves and brilliant moves made by Cashman, or whoever's been running the show for the past 10 years.
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 There are no Dominicans on the 2008 Home Run Derby roster
There are no Dominicans on the 2008 Home Run Derby roster
After ten straight years of little Dominican Flags waving like crazy during the Home Run Derby ... there are no Dominicans in the Derby this year.
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Wright added to All Star Roster
All that last minute scrambling and voting...for nothing. David Wright was added to the All Star game roster, replacing the injured Alfonso Soriano.
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 Cubs Fans Find Their Final Resting Place
Cubs Fans Find Their Final Resting Place
I couldn't have said it better myself I tell you, the Cubs are just hot right now. They've got the best record in the National League, and they've just added Rich Harden to what is already a pretty good starting rotation. Things are going so ...
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 Stars On the Mend
Stars On the Mend
David Ortiz continues to rehab his left wrist, and earlier this past week took his first swings off a tee while team Doctors monitored the situation. This was his first attempt of swinging a bat since his injury and having been immobilized in ...
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 Ask Sports Sturm #2Kinsler's Glove vs. Soriano's
Ask Sports Sturm #2Kinsler's Glove vs. Soriano's
Time once again for another "Ask Sports Me". OK, I have put more thought and research into this, and I would like to look at this again. I was asked why Ian Kinsler is not ridiculed for being a butcher at 2nd base like Soriano was. Here is the ...
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Holliday to replace Soriano in NL All-Star lineup
Colorado's Matt Holliday will replace injured Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano in the National League starting lineup for Tuesday's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.
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 With Alfonso Soriano out, David Wright may make the All Star team
With Alfonso Soriano out, David Wright may make the All Star team
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soraino will not play in the All Star game due to a broken left hand. Corey Hart , an outfielder for the Brewers, is currently leading David Wright for the final spot on the All Star roster. With the NL needing another OF, Hart could get the call since he is leading the final vote. That would leave one more spot open, most likely for the runner up of the final ...
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 Ramirez helps plan Soriano's travels
Ramirez helps plan Soriano's travels
ST. LOUIS -- Alfonso Soriano didn't want to go to New York for the All-Star Game if he couldn't play, saying he'd rather go home to the Dominican Republic and see the progress of the house he's having built there.
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 7 CUBS Make the NL All Star Team
7 CUBS Make the NL All Star Team
Congrats to Dempster, KWood, Soto, Lou, Fukudome, Aram, and Soriano !!!
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The Chicago Seven
The full All Star list has been released, and the Cubs have a personal record of 7 players who will be in attendance - assuming Soriano is healthy enough to play. Seven Cubs in one All Star Game is a record, surpassing the '88 Cubs who had six.  ...
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Oh-No, Oswalt! Troy Slices Way to the DL; Bedard Ailing (Again)
Having already missed one start, Roy Oswalt is having his next start pushed back so that he can be examined in Houston by Dr. Mike McCann. He will likely have an MRI to determine the severity of the strain, but the fact that he had pain playing ...
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 A Southpaw’s Story
A Southpaw’s Story
Ryan Ludwick’s dim chance at All-Star game history The All-Star rosters will be announced Sunday, and St. Louis OF Ryan Ludwick will probably just miss his first selection. A promising talent taken in the 2nd round by Oakland in 1999, Ludwick fought injury and inconsistency bouncing from team to team until finding a home in St. Louis last season. His story is sometimes lost among ...
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BOSOX, CUBS CLOG ROSTERS
Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Cubs leadoff man Alfonso Soriano will see a lot of familiar faces at the All-Star game. A record seven Cubs were joined by seven Red Sox stars when rosters were announced yesterday for the July 15 event at Yankee...
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Chicago Cubs: Seventh Heaven
The Cubs are very well represented at the MLB All-Star Game this year, sending seven players to the game that could decide whether or not they will have home field advantage in the World Series.They send three players who will start, three pitchers, and one reserve. So what is the scouting report on each player that is reppen Cubbie blue? http://rawsportsblog.com/?p=1176  
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Soriano takes batting practice | Cubs.com: News
ST. LOUIS -- Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano took batting practice Saturday for the first time since he suffered a broken bone in his hand June 11, and could be ready before the six-week projection. However, he's not likely to be ready by the All-Star ...