B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOMWandy Rodriguez vs. Cubs hitters:  .245/.330/.429 in 98 at-batsCarlos Zambrano vs. Astros hitters:  .228/.324/.397 in 219 at-batsWhen and Where:  6:05 pm on CSNDerrek Lee and Ryan Theriot have hit Rodriguez well.  Carlos Lee has   more...
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Lance Berkman is absolutely mashing this year, so much so that he won the fan vote to start as the NL first baseman over sluggers like Albert Pujols, Derrek Lee, Ryan Howard, Adrian Gonzalez, and Prince Fielder. He also got invited to participate in the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium and happily   more...
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If you're looking for an entertaining blend of action, suspense, and intrigue, you don't have to wait for The Dark Knight. This summer's blockbuster rivalry is not Batman and the Joker--it's the Cubs and the Cardinals.In true Independence Day fashion, the teams sparred this weekend with fireworks   more...
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So here's a new one... how about a cemetery that is only for fans of a certain team? That's right. A Chicago Cubs fan has teamed up with Bohemian National Cemetery to create "Beyond the Vines," a place where only Cubbies fans can go after death. Believe it or not, it's true.
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So who do you think will be contenders for the World Series this year? I know mine. For the N.L. right now the Cubs are doing awesome with a 47-28 record as of right now and Ryan Dempster with an 8-2 pitching record. Derrek Lee has been doing good with 15 homers also. But that is not my pick. You   more...

There has been debate about who should vote for the All-star teams but in the end, the teams usually end up equally, even if the AL team always wins. This year's voting has been filled with late overtakings including the young wiz kid Ryan Braun overtaking Ken Griffey Jr. This year there are two   more...
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With two huge deals in the National League Central this past week, the trade deadline has gotten some much earlier hype than it usually does.  Both the Sabathia and the Harden trades have a possibility to become horrible for any of the teams involved?the Brewers miss the playoffs, Sabathia   more...
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The classic Windy City debate, which franchise is better? Not just this year, but of all time? Whatifsports tries to settle the debate by simulating a 7-game series of all-time greats 1,000 times. Ernie Banks, Sosa, Sandberg, Maddux, Mordecai Brown, Sutter against Shoeless Joe, Big Hurt, Robin   more...
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There has been debate about who should vote for the All-star teams but in the end, the teams usually end up equally, even if the AL team always wins. This year's voting has been filled with late overtakings including the young wiz kid Ryan Braun overtaking Ken Griffey Jr. This year there are two   more...
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Equipped with keen hitters seemingly all throughout the lineup and a devastating 1-2-3 punch of Carlos Zambrano, Ryan Dempster and Rich Harden on the mound, the Cubs seem to have their best shot at bringing the title home. And while high expectations are the norm in Wrigleyville, this bunch has   more...
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If you're looking for an entertaining blend of action, suspense, and intrigue, you don't have to wait for The Dark Knight. This summer's blockbuster rivalry is not Batman and the Joker--it's the Cubs and the Cardinals.In true Independence Day fashion, the teams sparred this weekend with fireworks   more...
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The Fantasy Baseball Hall of Fame launches a new series called the Franchise Elite, identifying the best players each club has offered during the Fantasy Era. The Chicago Cubs are first up, led by Sammy Sosa, Ryne Sandberg, and Greg Maddux.
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I've not often given Jim Hendry credit over the last 5 or 6 years.  There have been a lot of things to complain about, but like anyone else, Jim Hendry has his strengths and weaknesses.  One of the strengths is making trades as he did last night for Rich Harden.  I'm not going to   more...
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With FOX and Major League Baseball jamming the All-Star game down our throats (It's at Yankee Stadium! The Last One! So Historic!), it's time to look at who is actually going to play in this mid-season celebration of big name fan favorites. We'll examine the AL and NL voting for one position daily.   more...
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B-REF PREVIEW | GAMEDAY | WEATHER | ACB CHAT ROOMJavier Vazquez vs. Cubs hitters:  .291/.339/.568 in 227 at-batsSean Gallagher vs. White Sox hitters:  0-1 (Estaban Loiza)When and Where:  2:55, FOXDerrek Lee (47 AB), Aramis Ramirez (26 AB), Daryle Ward (24 AB), and Jim Edmonds (20 AB)   more...
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