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Bullpen Blows Lead Again, Cubs Fall To Nats 7-4
Carlos Marmol insists it’s too soon for him to be frustrated. Cubs fans sure are, though. Adam LaRoche homered and matched a career-high with four hits, and the Washington Nationals again rallied late against Kerry Wood and Marmol, scoring five runs in the eighth to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Saturday.
Zuba: Wood Spoils Dempster’s Gem
This could have been a pretty special Opening Day for Ryan Dempster.
Cubs Start Epstein Era With 2-1 Loss To Nationals
As Ryan Dempster left the field at Wrigley to a standing ovation, the Chicago Cubs looked ready to start the Theo Epstein era on a winning note. The cheers didn’t last. The lead didn’t either.
Hope Springs Eternal For Cubs Fans, Even If First Win Has To Wait
No matter how you feel about the Cubs, Opening Day at Wrigley Field is special. Even though the Cubs lost to the Nationals, Thursday was no exception.
Photo: New Right Field Patio, LED Screen At Wrigley Field
The Cubs unveiled two new seating areas at Wrigley Field Wednesday in advance of Thursday’s opener against the Washington Nationals.
Ex-Sox Edwin Jackson Signs 1-Year Deal With Nationals
Pitcher Edwin Jackson agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. The team said the agreement is pending a physical. The deal is worth in the range of $9 million to $12 million.
Report: Prince Fielder Signs With Tigers
Fielder has agreed to a nine-year, $214 million deal with Detroit, who weren’t considered one of the favorites to land the ex-Brewers slugger.
Report: Nationals Make Big Push For Buehrle
Mark Buehrle has been tabbed as the Washington Nationals’ top free agent target with general manager Mike Rizzo reportedly visiting the left-hander’s St. Louis home Monday.
Nationals Catcher Ramos Kidnapped In Venezuela
Officials said Thursday they have found the vehicle used by armed men who abducted Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, a case that highlights a sharp rise in kidnappings in Venezuela.
Cubs Release 2012 Schedule
The Cubs will open the 2012 season with seven-straight games at home as they welcome the Washington Nationals to Wrigley Field for a three-game series starting April 5 before hosting the Brewers in a four-game series.
Johnson Homers, Gets 4 Hits As Cubs Beat Nationals
Reed Johnson, Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto each homered Wednesday night and the Chicago Cubs kept up their power surge in a 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals.
Wang Throws 6 Scoreless, Nationals Beat Cubs
Chien-Ming Wang allowed one hit over six scoreless innings, Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Cubs Game Called For Rain
A forecast of steady rain throughout Monday night prompted the Cubs to delay the opener of the three-game series. The game was called after a 32-minute delay.
Castro Named NL Player Of Week
Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro was named National League Player of the Week Monday after he amassed 17 hits in seven games from Aug. 1-7.
Cubs Rally From 8-0 Deficit, Beat Nationals 10-9
The Cubs rallied from an 8-0 deficit, blew their lead and then managed to win 10-9 to avoid a four-game sweep in Washington.
Cubs Lose On Seventh Inning Squeeze
Wilson Ramos decided a game of two-run homers with a suicide squeeze, driving in Michael Morsein to lift the Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the Cubs.
Baker’s Wild Error Helps Nationals Top Cubs 3-2
If second base were located somewhere on the fringe of the outfield grass behind the shortstop, Jeff Baker’s throw would have been on target. The Chicago Cubs wish they could invoke lots of similar “ifs” this season.
Riggleman Joins Cubs-Sox TV Coverage
Jim Riggleman will reportedly serve as a television analyst for Comcast SportsNet during this weekend’s Cubs-White Sox series at Wrigley Field.
Humber Takes A Rare Loss, Despite Pitching Well
Phil Humber isn’t used to losing in a White Sox uniform. Even when he does, he pitches like an ace. Danny Espinosa hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to lift Livan Hernandez and the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over White Sox on Sunday.
Peavy Pitches In Relief, Leads White Sox Past Nats, 3-0
Jake Peavy threw four dominant innings in his first career relief appearance and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Saturday.
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