Showing posts with label Cubs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cubs. Show all posts

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Arrieta"s Win Streak Ends at 20, Diamondbacks Beat Cubs 3-2

Arrieta’s Win Streak Ends at 20, Diamondbacks Beat Cubs 3-2


Jake Arrieta’s winning streak ended at 20 games when Patrick Corbin and the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Sunday.


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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Zobrist, Montero Homer, Lackey Sharp as Cubs Sweep Phillies

Zobrist, Montero Homer, Lackey Sharp as Cubs Sweep Phillies


Joe Maddon has managed teams that eased up on what he calls “sweep day.”


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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Cain, Posey Lead Giants Over Cubs 5-3

Cain, Posey Lead Giants Over Cubs 5-3


In the age of sabermetrics, pitcher wins aren’t supposed to matter.


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Sunday, May 15, 2016

Cubs" Jon Lester Hasn"t Allowed a Hit Through 6 Innings

Cubs’ Jon Lester Hasn’t Allowed a Hit Through 6 Innings


Cubs left-hander Jon Lester has not allowed a hit through six innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.


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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Roundup: Cubs’ Jake Arrieta Moves to 6-0, Shackling the Pirates Again

Roundup: Cubs’ Jake Arrieta Moves to 6-0, Shackling the Pirates Again


Arrieta allowed two hits in seven shutout innings, as the Cubs made it seven victories in eight games.


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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Roundup: Four Homers Lift Reds in Upset Over Cubs; Nationals Hold Twins to Two Hits

Roundup: Four Homers Lift Reds in Upset Over Cubs; Nationals Hold Twins to Two Hits


The Reds finally broke through against the Cubs’ dominant pitching, beating Chicago, 13-5. The visiting Twins struck out 18 times in a 2-0 loss to the Nationals.


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Friday, April 22, 2016

Jake Arrieta Reaching New Heights, Along With His Cubs Team

Jake Arrieta Reaching New Heights, Along With His Cubs Team


When he went to the Chicago Cubs as part of a trade that included bonus slots for international players, Jake Arrieta was convinced he’d someday do great things.


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Sunday, April 17, 2016

N.L. Preview: It Finally Looks Like the Cubs’ Turn

N.L. Preview: It Finally Looks Like the Cubs’ Turn


After reaching the National League Championship Series, Chicago significantly improved its roster in a bid to make the World Series for the first time since 1945.


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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Cubs Rip Reds 9-2 for Best Start Since 1985

Cubs Rip Reds 9-2 for Best Start Since 1985


From the top spot in the order all the way to the bottom, the Chicago Cubs walked all over the Cincinnati Reds.










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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Finnegan Loses No-Hit Bid in 7th; Russell, Cubs Top Reds 5-3

Finnegan Loses No-Hit Bid in 7th; Russell, Cubs Top Reds 5-3


Addison Russell circled the bases while the crowd roared, happy to have Brandon Finnegan’s flirtation with a no-hitter made irrelevant.










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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Greinke Roughed Up Again, Cubs Beat Diamondbacks

Greinke Roughed Up Again, Cubs Beat Diamondbacks


For Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs, the key to beating Zack Greinke was being aggressive at the plate.










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Friday, April 8, 2016

Tomas" 9th-Inning Single Gives D"Backs 3-2 Win Over Cubs

Tomas’ 9th-Inning Single Gives D’Backs 3-2 Win Over Cubs


Yasmany Tomas singled home Chris Owings with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to give the Chicago Cubs their first loss of the season, 3-2 on Friday night.










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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Cubs Beat Diamondbacks 14-6, Schwarber Hurt in Collision

Cubs Beat Diamondbacks 14-6, Schwarber Hurt in Collision


Anthony Rizzo matched his career high with six RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-6 on Thursday night but lost Kyle Schwarber with a sprained ankle in an outfield collision.










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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Cubs Hit 3 Homers for Lester in 6-1 Win Over Angels

Cubs Hit 3 Homers for Lester in 6-1 Win Over Angels


Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings in his season debut and the Chicago Cubs got home runs from Anthony Rizzo, Dexter Fowler and Matt Szczur in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.










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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Cubs Open Much-Anticipated Season With 9-0 Win Over Angels

Cubs Open Much-Anticipated Season With 9-0 Win Over Angels


Thousands of Chicago Cubs fans filled the stands at Angel Stadium with raucous chants and cheers, the usual optimism of opening day compounded by unusual excitement for their talent-laden team.










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