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Power Rankings: Marlins blossom, D-backs tumble

NorthsideBum — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:59:04 +0000

A 12-3 start to May has the Marlins feeling better about their offseason free-agent splurge.

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Phillies-Cubs Preview (The Associated Press)

NorthsideBum — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:57:37 +0000

Roy Halladay let out some frustration during his last start after the Philadelphia Phillies lost for the fifth consecutive time he’d taken the hill.

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Chicago Cubs Seek Bullpen Help from Mike MacDougal: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:55:46 +0000

The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen lost another game when Rafael Dolis surrendered the go-ahead run to the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning of a 7-6 loss on May 15, 2012. With a 15-21 record, the Cubs trail the Cardinals by six games in the National League Central. The ironic part about this is that they’d probably be within a couple games of the division lead with some better relievers.

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Cardinals-Giants Preview (The Associated Press)

NorthsideBum — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:55:57 +0000

Already among elite company, Madison Bumgarner has a chance to become just the fourth pitcher in team history to win nine consecutive home starts since the Giants moved to San Francisco.

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Cardinals place Jay on DL with shoulder injury (The Associated Press)

NorthsideBum — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:55:56 +0000

ST. LOUIS (AP) Center fielder Jon Jay was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals because of shoulder soreness.

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Reds-Braves Preview (The Associated Press)

NorthsideBum — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:56:53 +0000

While peers certainly recognize how good Johnny Cueto has been for the Cincinnati Reds, it has been an uphill climb to gain public acclaim despite another fast start this season.

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AccuScore: Braves break tradition in NL East

NorthsideBum — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:38 +0000

Seeing Atlanta atop the NL East standings is nothing new but the Braves’ strength this year hasn’t been their pitching.

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10 Degrees: Looking beyond Josh Hamilton’s legendary week to handicap his free-agent market

NorthsideBum — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:57:36 +0000

Texas remains favored to keep Hamilton but the slugger is having the type of season general managers can’t ignore.

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Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Probable Pitchers (May 14 Through May 15, 2012): Cub Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NorthsideBum — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:56:18 +0000

The Chicago Cubs completed their first series victory of 2012 when they stole two-of-three games against the St. Louis Cardinals from April 23 through April 25. The Cardinals will try to avenge those losses during a two-game series from May 14 through May 15. While the Cubs have been playing better, they’ve been plagued with a poor bullpen and a starting pitcher who has essentially been an automatic loss when he pitches (Chris Volstad). The Cardinals have a seven-game lead over the Cubs heading into action on May 13.

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Braves-Cardinals Preview (The Associated Press)

NorthsideBum — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:56:16 +0000

Looking to help St. Louis avoid a sweep against the visiting Atlanta Braves, Lynn on Sunday afternoon tries to become the first Cardinals pitcher since at least 1920 to win his first seven starts of a season.

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