Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-07-24
The Diamondbacks established their bullpen roles Wednesday, with newcomer Jon Rauch slated to be the primary eighth-inning setup man in front of closer Brandon Lyon. Lyon has converted 20 of 25 save opportunities while closing for the first season since 2... more
Submitted on 2008-07-24 |
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Cubs 10, Diamondbacks 6
Reed Johnson got the big hit for the Chicago Cubs, a grand slam in the eighth inning. It was left-hander Ted Lilly's single, however, that drew praise from manager Lou Piniella.Johnson had three hits, including the homer that broke open a close game, and... more
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Johnson slams Cubs past D-backs
Reed Johnson had three hits, including a grand slam in the eighth, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-6 on Wednesday night.Ted Lilly (10-6) drove in the tying run and threw six uneven innings to help Chicago get its second win in six... more
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Closer hot seat: Jenks returns for Sox
As July reaches its wane, and the trade deadline looms, major league teams scramble to tweak and tune their rosters in preparation for the season's stretch run.... more
Submitted on 2008-07-23 |
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Cubs-Diamondbacks Preview 2008-07-23
The Chicago Cubs are looking for anything - or anyone - to help them break out of their current offensive slump. That may come sooner than expected.All-Star Alfonso Soriano could be activated from the disabled list as early as Wednesday night when the Cub... more
Submitted on 2008-07-23 |
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Diamondbacks 9, Cubs 2
Yusmeiro Petit didn't find out until Monday that he'd be Arizona's starting pitcher on Tuesday night.The short notice didn't diminish his effectiveness in five innings against sputtering Chicago, and the Diamondbacks made it two in a row over the Cubs wit... more
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D-backs rout reeling Cubs
Yusmeiro Petit became the latest starter to shut down sputtering Chicago, and the Diamondbacks made it two in a row over the Cubs with a 9-2 romp on Tuesday night.Conor Jackson drove in three runs with a solo homer and two-run double. Orlando Hudson added... more
Submitted on 2008-07-23 |
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