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Big Z makes his return vs. the Redbirds

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After two weeks on the DL, Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano will be back on the mound Friday for the series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Edmonds returns to St. Louis

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Jim Edmonds is coming back to his old home. For eight years he patrolled center field at Busch Stadium. He won six Gold Glove Awards and made three All-Star teams. In 2006, he finally won a World Series ring. Now, Edmonds faces off against his former team as the Cards and Cubs meet in an NL Central tussle.

Cubs settle for split with loss to Giants

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Looking for their first road series win in three weeks, the Cubs had to settle for a split Thursday after dropping the finale, 8-3, to the Giants.

Ramirez returns, Patterson optioned

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Aramis Ramirez joined the Cubs in San Francisco on Thursday after spending the previous three days in the Dominican Republic dealing with family issues.

Lee hosts 100 kids from hometown

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In conjunction with his 1st Touch Foundation, Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee hosted 100 kids from his hometown of Sacrementon on Thursday at AT&T Park.

Eager Johnson ready for activation

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All that has kept Reed Johnson from returning to the lineup is the pesky rulebook. The outfielder was sent to the disabled list with back problems in mid-June, but he's felt fine for several days. In the finale of a four-day set in San Francisco, he'll finally be activated.

Fontenot's homer gives Cubs victory

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A win on the road eluded Ryan Dempster yet again, but the Cubs still pulled out a victory Wednesday at AT&T Park against the Giants, 6-5. With one out in the eighth inning, Mike Fontenot pulled a Tyler Walker fastball into the right-field seats for a tiebreaking home run.

Piniella makes pitch for All-Star spots

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Lou Piniella, one of the National League coaches in the game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, recently called Clint Hurdle, the NL squad's manager, to pitch a trio of his deserving players.

DeRosa has helped fill Cubs' holes

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With the Cubs reeling after the White Sox swept them, Mark DeRosa showed Monday why citizens of Wrigleyville are so optimistic about this season. Aramis Ramirez (family matter), Alfonso Soriano (broken left hand) and Reed Johnson (back spasms) were all unavailable in the series opener against the Giants, so DeRosa grabbed the reins for the night, tallying two home runs and six RBIs.

Cubs hitters come alive in July 1908

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As part of an ongoing series looking back at 100 years of Cubs baseball, MLB.com looks at July 1908, a month that saw the Cubs finish a half game back of Pittsburgh after posting an 18-13 record to enter August at 55-36.

Dempster aims for first road victory

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Ryan Dempster has compiled a staggering 9-0 record in games at Wrigley Field this season, but is still winless on the road, with an 0-3 record away from the Friendly Confines. He will attempt to change that against the Giants on Wednesday.

Cubs squander Marquis' strong start

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In search of a second consecutive road victory, the Cubs found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 pitchers' duel against the Giants on Tuesday night at AT&T Park.

Soriano to have checkup on Thursday

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Depending on the results of one more medical checkup on Thursday, Alfonso Soriano is nearly ready to return to the lineup.

Marshall to start this weekend vs. Cards

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Because he pitched well against the White Sox last weekend and St. Louis has a lineup that struggles against left-handers, Sean Marshall will get another crack at the starting rotation this weekend when the Cubs play the Cardinals.

Fantasy Report: Edmonds shows form

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Road warrior Marquis set to face Giants

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Jason Marquis doesn't know why, but he seems unaffected by the Cubs' difficulties on the road. His road ERA (3.51) is almost three runs lower than his mark at home (6.29). His career numbers don't follow the current trend, but he's not about to complain.

Mailbag: Why so many Lee GDPs?

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What's up with Derrek Lee grounding into so many double plays this season? Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers this question and more in the latest mailbag.

DeRosa homers twice in Cubs' victory

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Reeling from a three-game sweep at the hands of their hated intra-city rivals, the Cubs opened a four-game series against the Giants with a 9-2 victory Monday night.

Cubs not happy with Interleague record

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Chicago, the National League Central leaders and the top dog in its own league, got smacked along with the rest of the Senior Circuit during Interleague Play. Capped by three consecutive losses against the intra-city rival White Sox during the weekend, the Cubs finished 6-9 against the American League.

Piniella still steamed over ejection

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While the entire Cubs roster was thwacked at U.S. Cellular Field over the weekend in three consecutive losses, their skipper says he in particular was ambushed Sunday night.

Fukudome's All-Star bid in jeopardy

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In the latest update on fan voting for NL starters to the 2008 All-Star Game, the Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome held onto the final starting spot by a mere 33,000 votes.

Ramirez to miss three as family calls

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Third baseman Aramis Ramirez will miss the first three games of the Cubs' series at San Francisco to deal with a family matter in his native Dominican Republic. The club has not placed Ramirez on the bereavement list and he is expected back for Thursday's finale against the Giants.

Marshall solid in Cubs' loss

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If Sean Marshall is headed to the bullpen or the Minors, at least his last start in place of Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano was a strong effort. Marshall limited the White Sox to three runs in seven innings in a 5-1 loss Sunday.

Cubs look to end road slide vs. Giants

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The Cubs have dropped six straight on the road, and they'll be looking to end that streak when they face the Giants on Monday in the opener of a four-game set.

Cubs fall to Sox, drop fourth straight

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Lou Piniella was ejected for the first time this year, and the Cubs dropped their season-high fourth straight game Sunday with a 5-1 loss to the Sox.