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NL Central tight like nuts and bolts
NL Central tight like nuts and bolts
It’s Monday, June 28th and the National League Central is as close as any division in baseball. Only 2.5 games separate the first place St. Louis Cardinals from the third place Chicago Cubs, with the Milwaukee Brewers sandwiched in between. June has been a particularly ...
Major pick-up
Major pick-up
jsonline.com — With Aramis Ramirez entrenched as their starting third baseman, the Cubs figured they didn't need Casey McGehee... anymore. Funny, how things work out at times. Let's just say the Cubs' sputtering offense might look more formidable these days with ... (more) Major pick-up
Happy 'Ryne Sandberg Game' 25th anniversary, everybody!
Happy 'Ryne Sandberg Game' 25th anniversary, everybody!
sports.yahoo.com — A mere two swings introduced the world to its best second baseman in a generation, and also... signaled a ballpark's transcendence into a national shrine. Twenty-five years ago today, future Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg clubbed a pair of tying home ... (more) Happy 'Ryne Sandberg Game' 25th anniversary, everybody!
Chicago Cubs weekly update 6/21/09 - The week it all changed?
Chicago Cubs weekly update 6/21/09 - The week it all changed?
straitpinkie.com — In another revamping of our Cubs coverage, we now will be doing weekly updates on the Cubs... that take a look at the action from the past week and look forward to the upcoming one. Along the way we’ll be posting on major occurences and rumors, but check in every Monday to see what’s ... (more) Chicago Cubs weekly update 6/21/09 - The week it all ...
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