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Cubs rededicate statue of broadcaster Harry Caray

NorthsideBum — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:57:06 +0000

The Chicago Cubs rededicated a statue of late broadcaster Harry Caray outside Wrigley Field on Wednesday. The ceremony was held before Chicago's home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Caray's wife, Dutchie Caray, was among those on hand. The statue is located outside the entrance to Wrigley Field's bleachers and features the Hall of Fame announcer leading crowds in a rendition of…

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Fukudome, Marmol lead Cubs past Pirates 5-3

NorthsideBum — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:55:23 +0000

Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league win. Diamond relieved injured starter Tom Gorzelanny and was part of a strong effort by the Chicago Cubs' bullpen Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. "It's always nice to get the first. I wish it would have happened a little sooner," Diamond said.

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Yankees claim Lilly but Dodgers pull him back

NorthsideBum — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:01:43 +0000

Ted Lilly was picked up off waivers by one of his former teams, the New York Yankees, and then pulled back by…

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Walker, Jones lead Pirates past Cubs 14-7

NorthsideBum — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:56:18 +0000

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled almost everywhere this season — except Wrigley Field. Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each hit a long two-run homer, and Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 14-7 on Tuesday night for a rare road victory. Walker went 4 for 5 with four RBIs and three runs scored for the Pirates, who won for only the fifth time in 43 road games and ended a 14-game losing streak away…

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Cubs honor Hall of Famer Dawson at Wrigley Field

NorthsideBum — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:55:18 +0000

The Chicago Cubs honored 2010 Hall of Fame inductee Andre Dawson in a pregame ceremony Monday night at Wrigley Field before their game against Pittsburgh. Dawson was introduced by chairman Tom Ricketts and presented with numerous awards, including a No. 8 from the center field scoreboard. "I owe a great deal to the Montreal organization.

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Zambrano goes 5-plus, homers as Cubs rout Pirates

NorthsideBum — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:57:25 +0000

Carlos Zambrano and the of the Cubs' offense made Mike Quade's managerial debut at Wrigley Field relatively easy. Carlos Zambrano allowed one unearned run in 5 1-3 innings and hit a two-run homer to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 14-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Aramis Ramirez was 2 for 3 with four RBIs to help Quade win his first game at Wrigley Field as manager.

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Wrigley’s peanut-free suite clears way for one fan’s special day

NorthsideBum — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Though not always successful on the baseball field, the Chicago Cubs have a track record of making fans happy…

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Fukudome’s error sends Reds over Cubs 7-5

NorthsideBum — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:56:54 +0000

A tough-hop throwing error helped the Cincinnati Reds get some serious separation from the rest of the NL Central. Kosuke Fukudome's homer tied it in the top of the eighth, but his throw skipped away in the bottom half of the inning and helped Cincinnati rally for a 7-5 victory Sunday that completed the Reds' season-long domination of the Chicago Cubs.

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Cubs to rededicate Harry Caray statue

NorthsideBum — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:55:34 +0000

The Chicago Cubs will honor the late broadcaster Harry Caray next month by rededicating his statue outside Wrigley Field. The team said Thursday that a pregame ceremony is also planned for Sept. 1. Caray's wife, Dutchie Caray, and Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts are expected to be at the rededication. Caray's statue will be rededicated at Sheffield and Waveland avenues.

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Fukudome’s HR sends Cubs over Reds 3-2

NorthsideBum — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:56:37 +0000

One bad fastball turned into Bronson Arroyo's undoing. Kosuke Fukudome hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Arroyo, and the Chicago Cubs finally ended years of futility against the right-hander by beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Saturday night. Fukudome's homer in the fifth inning sent Arroyo (14-8) to his first loss against the Cubs since 2007.

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