Chicago Cubs, White Sox make smart reliever choices Wasting too much of their resources for the back end of the bullpen might be the No. 1 mistake made by baseball front offices. Most projections say the Cubs and White Sox will make this a lackluster baseball season in Chicago this year, but the one thing the Cubs and Sox have gotten right as much as any teams in baseball is what to do with their closers and set-up relievers. Chicago Cubs and 'Titanic- 3-D;' Opening Weekend Thoughts: Fan's Opinion Making any kind of judgment after the first weekend of the MLB regular season would be the equivalent of looking at the Titanic in South Hampton, England and thinking; "Wow, I'm betting that ship has a bright future." In short, we have no idea about much of anything after just a few games. However, that doesn't stop us from making observations --absurd or otherwise. Jeff Samardzija, Chicago Cubs beat Washington Nationals CHICAGO — Jeff Samardzija felt he had something to prove. He certainly made his point on the mound. Starlin Castro Looks to Tie Riggs Stephenson's Chicago Cubs On-Base Record: Fan's Perspective On Sunday, April 8, Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro collected two hits, two runs, two stolen bases and an RBI in the team's 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Amazingly Castro has now reached base in 43 consecutive games and is potentially one game away from tying the team's on-base streak record. Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs: Probable Pitchers (April 9 Through April 12, 2012): Cub Fan's Preview The Chicago Cubs will host their first series against a NL Central opponent when they play the Milwaukee Brewers from April 9 through April 12. The Brewers are 1-2 after their three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Likewise, the Cubs are 1-2 after their three-game series with the Washington Nationals. Late Cubs Rally Falters In 7-5 Loss To Brewers Aramis Ramirez drove in two runs in his return to Wrigley Field, Ryan Braun got booed relentlessly and the Milwaukee Brewers hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Monday night. Ramirez drives in 2 as Brewers beat Cubs 7-5 Milwaukee Brewers Shaun Marcum pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 9, 2012, in Chicago. Photo: Jim Prisching / AP Positive Signs for the Cubs' Opening Weekend: A Fan's Take Opening weekend at Wrigley Field was about what we Chicago Cubs fans expected. The Cubs struggled to a 1 and 2 start and showed why this will be a year of transition and looking to the future. That said, there were many positive things to take away from the first series of 2012 season. The Cubs starting pitching was fantastic and the aggressiveness of the base paths was exciting. MLB: Milwaukee 7, Chicago Cubs 5 CHICAGO, April 9 (UPI) -- Mat Gamel drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning triple Monday and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to a 7-5 win over the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum Faces First Big Decision with Carlos Marmol: Fan's Take Well, this has gotten old pretty quick: the Chicago Cubs are now 0-2 following a 7-4 defeat to the Washington Nationals on April 7, 2012.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Wrigley Field adds patio to bleachers 75foot LED screen DirecTV And Tribune Resolve Their Retransmission Spat Reach Carriage Deal Will Sports TV Strike Out Big Media Ramirez drives in 2 as Brewers beat Cubs 75 Warns Of “Strong Likelihood” Lose Its Stations This Sunday falter eighth inning again blow late lead lose Nationals Dawn Patrol No Arlington Hts. cop lawsuit over rape; Grayslake chief DUI charge Chicago may be willing help with facelift 9 questions the hope answer this season Could a long hot summer for baseball Starlin Castro homers 53 Pujols Angels and tie Sale impressive White Sox top Dodgers 31 shootout Padres send Randy Wells minors Indians' Gomez gives up his first runs of spring day Soto outslug Rockies Fans Look To Theo Epstein Break Anoth
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