Quade pleased with bullpen's performance

In a season of disappointment, Cubs manager Mike Quade knows he can rely on one thing: his bullpen. "They're good," he said. "They're real good."
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Dempster gives his all, but can't get backing

You can't really ask much more from Ryan Dempster. With a game-time temperature of 93 degrees, the right-hander tossed a season-high 121 pitches, but took the loss, 3-1, as the Cubs fell to the Pirates on Friday at Wrigley Field.
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Coleman seeking first Major League win since May

Despite not being where they wanted to be at this point in the season, the Cubs and Pirates face off at Wrigley Field focused on going into 2012 on a good note. Pittsburgh's Ross Ohlendorf will face Chicago's Casey Coleman on Saturday.
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Dempster gives his all, but Cubs fall short

You can't really ask much more from Ryan Dempster. With a game-time temperature of 93 degrees, the right-hander tossed a season-high 122 pitches, but took the loss, 3-1, as the Cubs fell to the Pirates on Friday at Wrigley Field.
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Zambrano finished for remainder of season

The Cubs announced Friday that Carlos Zambrano, who was placed on the disqualified list Aug. 13, will not return to the club this season.
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Cubs say Big Z is done for the season

The Cubs announced Friday that Carlos Zambrano, who was placed on the disqualified list Aug. 13, will not return to the club this season.
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Inbox: Evaluating Cubs' GM candidates

The next general manager, Carlos Zambrano and Tyler Colvin are among the topics in this edition of the Inbox. Send your questions to CubsInbox@gmail.com, and please include your name and hometown. We'll get the Inbox back on a regular schedule.
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Cubs looking for strong start to final month

Though they enter September out of postseason contention, the Cubs and Pirates have seen positives this season, something they'll try to add to when they meet this weekend.
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Cubs miss out on sweep in San Francisco

Madison Bumgarner struck out 11 over eight innings and Jeff Keppinger and Pablo Sandoval hit back-to-back homers to lift the Giants to a 4-0 victory Wednesday to avoid being swept by the Cubs.
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Less bat is more for Cubs during BP

Carlos Pena and Marlon Byrd are among the Cubs benefiting from work with a smaller bat during batting practice.
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Lopez looking to keep Giants reeling

Offensively, this has been one of the Giants' worst months in recent memory. Coming into Wednesday's matchup against the Cubs, the Giants' 74 runs scored in August is the lowest monthly total since April 2009, when they scored 77 runs.
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Soriano, Soto help Garza beat Giants

Alfonso Soriano homered and hit an RBI single, and Geovany Soto drove in two runs to lift the Cubs to a 5-2 victory Tuesday night over the Giants.
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Cubs muscling up in August

The Cubs have flipped on the power switch and lead the National League with the most home runs in August, hitting 38.
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Late Santo, Hughes up for Frick Award

Ron Santo and Pat Hughes are among the 75 candidates vying for the Baseball Hall of Fame's 2012 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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Cubs' Hughes, Santo on Frick Award ballot

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Garza looking for strong start vs. Giants

When the Giants and Cubs meet Tuesday night at AT&T Park, with right-hander Matt Garza of the Cubs going against San Francisco righty Ryan Vogelsong, the Giants will try to keep their focus on nothing but their play on the field.
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Four Cubs homers back Wells' first shutout

Blake DeWitt belted a three-run homer and Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto and Carlos Pena each hit solo shots to help Randy Wells finish August unbeaten as the Cubs roughed up Tim Lincecum and the Giants, 7-0, on Monday night.
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Quade lauds Ramirez's Cubs tenure

This season could be Aramis Ramirez's last with the Cubs. What is his legacy? "This year speaks for itself," Cubs manager Mike Quade said.
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Runs will be at premium when Wells faces Giants

The Giants and Cubs kick off a three-game series at At&T Park on Monday, with Tim Lincecum getting the call for the home club, while the visitors counter with Randy Wells.
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Coleman's effective outing squandered in loss

Casey Coleman (2-7) struck out six over seven innings, his longest outing in 12 starts this year with the Cubs, who fell to the Brewers on Sunday, 3-2.
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Quade ejected in first inning of series finale

Cubs manager Mike Quade was ejected for the sixth time this season in the first inning Sunday for apparently arguing a called third strike on Aramis Ramirez.
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Coleman hoping to stop surging Brewers

The Cubs and Brewers conclude a three-game series at Miller Park on Sunday, with Casey Coleman getting the start for the visitors, while Zack Greinke throws for the home team.
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Soriano thrives, but Dempster scuffles in loss

Alfonso Soriano drove in a season-high four runs on Saturday, but they didn't cover for the five Ryan Dempster allowed in five innings as the Cubs were upended, 6-4, by the Brewers.
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Cashner tosses perfect inning in rehab outing

Reports on Andrew Cashner's second outing were positive, and the Cubs pitcher, who is rehabbing from a strained right rotator cuff, will make at least three more Minor League appearances.
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Dempster aims to continue success vs. Brewers

Despite their commanding, 9 1/2-game lead in the National League Central, the Brewers aren't taking anything for granted. Saturday, they start Yovani Gallardo against Chicago's Ryan Dempster at Miller Park.
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Cubs start with bang, but errors spell doom

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Byrd trusts approach despite RISP struggles

Marlon Byrd doesn't change his approach when there are runners on base, but somehow the balls he hits in those situations seem to find people.
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Cubs look to continue strong month in Milwaukee

Milwaukee — which has figured out its early-season road woes and finished its recent road trip 5-2 — is a remarkable 47-16 at Miller Park this year, where it will meet the division-rival Cubs on Friday for the opener of a weekend series.
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Garza shaky from onset as Cubs drop finale

Matt Garza allowed six runs — three earned — on eight hits in five shaky innings of work, as the Cubs dropped the finale of the four-game set, 8-3, to the Braves at Wrigley Field.
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Teammate's encouragement inspired Wells

Randy Wells mentioned that he got a "kick in the butt" from a teammate, which helped him get straightened out. Wells didn't want to identify whose boot helped him get on track, but Quade wasn't surprised to hear that someone was stepping up.
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Marmol saves No. 30 for second straight season

Carlos Marmol became the second Cubs reliever to post consecutive 30-save seasons, joining Lee Smith, who reached 30 in four straight years from 1984-87.
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Cubs pull Pena off waivers after Yanks' claim

The Cubs told Carlos Pena on Wednesday they pulled him off waivers after the Yankees claimed the first baseman.
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With early support, Wells mows down Braves

In a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Wednesday, Randy Wells threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up one run on two hits with six strikeouts and two walks as he picked up his fifth win of the season.
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Cashner shows positive signs after rehab start

Andrew Cashner's fastball was clocked at 95 mph in his first game action since April 5 and, most important, his right shoulder felt good.
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Cubs' Pena reportedly claimed on waivers

Cubs first baseman Carlos Pena was reportedly claimed on waivers by an unidentified team, according to reports.
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Cubs must start cashing in to cool red-hot Braves

With the offense in the state it's in, Chicago will need right-hander Randy Wells to keep up his recent efforts and avoid an early exit Wednesday in the third game of four in the series. The Braves, who start Derek Lowe, have won six consecutive games.
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First career five-hit game extends Aramis' tear

Aramis Ramirez collected a career-high five hits Tuesday night, extending his hitting streak to a season-high 12 games, in the Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Braves.
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One rough inning dooms Coleman, Cubs

Cubs starter Casey Coleman was one play away from getting out of the fourth inning unscathed. Instead, he was tagged for five runs in the fourth, four of which came on a grand slam from Jason Heyward, as the Cubs lost to the Braves, 5-4, on Tuesday night.
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Aramis: Lighten up on young Castro

Aramis Ramirez was 19 years old when he made his debut for the Pirates on May 26, 1998. Starlin Castro is 21, and was caught by ESPN cameras with his back to the plate during Sunday night's Cubs-Cardinals game, which Chicago lost, 6-2. Ramirez said people need to lighten up regarding the Cubs' young All-Star.
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Castro back in Cubs' lineup after gaffe

Starlin Castro was back in the Cubs' lineup on Tuesday after being benched one game for a defensive lapse. The 21-year-old shortstop was caught with his back to home as Cubs reliever James Russell was delivering a pitch in the sixth in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Cardinals.
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Dempster tough-luck loser against Braves

There certainly were chances for the Cubs to score. Chicago stranded 15 baserunners, leaving the bases loaded twice, as in falling to the Braves, 3-0, at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
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Coleman, Minor set to square off at Wrigley

Cubs starter Casey Coleman will have a chance to distinguish himself Tuesday against Atlanta. The Braves will hand the ball to southpaw Mike Minor, and he'll be trying to continue a streak that has seen him win three straight decisions.
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Coleman looking to go after hitters

Casey Coleman knows he can't get away with the same things he did at Triple-A.
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Dempster glad to be home, but faces tough Braves

Jair Jurrjens, who was roughed up in his first outing back from the disabled list on Wednesday against the Giants, will take the hill again for the Braves on Monday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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Hurt by homers, sweep not in the Cards

Rodrigo Lopez yielded four home runs Sunday and the Cubs took a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals, but Chicago can take solace in its first four-series win streak at Wrigley Field since 2008.
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Cubs players sorry to see GM Hendry go

On Friday, Ryan Dempster and the rest of the Cubs said goodbye to Hendry, who was dismissed after 17 seasons in the organization.
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Cubs cap emotional day with Colvin's walk-off hit

Hours after GM Jim Hendry was dismissed, the Cubs won their series opener vs. the rival Cardinals, 5-4, on pinch-hitter Tyler Colvin's walk-off single in the 10th.
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Hendry grateful for opportunity with Cubs

Noting that most general managers don't remain with a club for nine years without a World Series championship on their resume, Jim Hendry said that he was grateful for the chance he was given by the Cubs.
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Bush vows diligence though he isn't candidate

Randy Bush took over the Cubs general manager's job on an interim basis Friday, knowing he will not get the position in the future.
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GM Hendry dismissed by Cubs after nine years

The Chicago Cubs dismissed general manager Jim Hendry on Friday. Assistant GM Randy Bush was named interim GM.
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