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Chicago vs. Chicago - USA TODAY

2012-05-19
Kansas City StarChicago vs. ChicagoUSA TODAY(Sports Network) - Ryan Dempster hasn't broken into the victory column after six starts this season, and the winless stretch for the Chicago Cubs righty stretches 15 appearances going back to last season. Dempster will try to finally end the run ...Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasonsSan Jose Mercury NewsChicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Preview, Saturday 5/19, 6:15 CTBleed Cubbie BlueChicago Cubs' Kerry Wood is Expected to Retire, How May it Affect the Bullpen ...Yahoo! SportsKansas City Starall 1,063 news articles »

Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood goes out with a strikeout - San Francisco Chronicle

2012-05-19
FOXSports.comChicago Cubs' Kerry Wood goes out with a strikeoutSan Francisco ChronicleOn Friday, he left the game after one final, emotional appearance with the Chicago Cubs. Fittingly, "Kid K" struck out the last batter he'll ever face and retired at the age of 34, ending a career that was eye-popping at times but hampered by injuries.Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood says he has no regrets as he returns to Wrigley to say ...Washington PostCubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasonsHonolulu Star-AdvertiserCubs' Kerry Wood retiresSTLtoday.comESPN (blog)all 200 news articles »

Cubs reacquire Koyie Hill from Reds - Yahoo! Sports

2012-05-19
CBC.caCubs reacquire Koyie Hill from RedsYahoo! SportsAP – 2 hours 15 minutes ago CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have reacquired catcher Koyie Hill in a deal with the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations. The 33-year-old Hill returns to the Cubs after spending all or part of the past five years in the ...Cubs reacquire C Koyie Hill in trade with RedsWashington PostCubs acquire Koyie Hill from RedsChicago TribuneCubs reacquire Koyie HillESPNFox News -FOXSports.com -Chicago Sun-Timesall 138 news articles »

Chicago Cubs - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-18
USA TODAYChicago Cubs - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Chicago Cubs - INSIDE PITCH The pitching staff has two immediate issues facing it: a bullpen in tatters and the future of Thursday night's starting pitcher, Chris Volstad. Volstad's eighth outing of the season was his worst as he ...Halladay gets first win in a month, Phillies top Cubs 8-7USA TODAYCubs to meet and decide Volstad's fateESPN (blog)Volstad loses again as Cubs fall 8-7 to PhilliesBoston.comYahoo! Sportsall 602 news articles »

Chicago Cubs pitcher Wood retires after 13-plus seasons - Washington Observer Reporter

2012-05-19
Chicago Cubs pitcher Wood retires after 13-plus seasonsWashington Observer ReporterOn Friday, he left the game after one final, emotional appearance with the Chicago Cubs. Fittingly, "Kid K" struck out the last batter he'll ever face and retired at the age of 34, ending a career that was eye-popping at times but hampered by injuries.and more »

Wright ad muddies water for Cubs' Ricketts - UPI.com

2012-05-19
Daily BeastWright ad muddies water for Cubs' RickettsUPI.comCHICAGO, May 19 (UPI) -- Tom Ricketts, chairman of the Chicago Cubs, dismissed the idea he would bankroll a potentially racially offensive attack ad against US President Obama. Ricketts' family is the backer of a super PAC said to have been developing ...Our View: Cubs curse at work?Peoria Journal StarJoe Ricketts's Retreat From Obama Attack Campaign: Are the Chicago Cubs to Blame?Daily BeastPlanned attack ad on Obama could stall Wrigley Field renovationsKansas City StarESPN -Chicago Tribune -Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)all 962 news articles »

Major league teams working on social media message - Seattle Post Intelligencer

2012-05-19
Globe and MailMajor league teams working on social media messageSeattle Post IntelligencerADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 19-20 - In this photo taken May 16, 2012, tweeters and bloggers attend the Chicago Cubs inaugural social media night event outside Wrigley Field in Chicago, before a baseball game between the Cubs and the Philadelphia ...Perfect Pitch: Baseball teams searching for right mix of business & content ...Washington Postall 116 news articles »

Chicago Cubs - PlayerWatch - Chicago Tribune

2012-05-18
Chicago Cubs - PlayerWatchChicago TribuneC Welington Castillo, a late replacement for Geovany Soto (knee), made the most of his opportunity, hitting his first home run of the season in the eighth inning and adding a three-run double in the Cubs' four-run ninth. "It was nice," manager Dale ...

Chicago Cubs Should Call Up Anthony Rizzo, Move Bryan LaHair to the Outfield - Bleacher Report

2012-05-19
Bleacher ReportChicago Cubs Should Call Up Anthony Rizzo, Move Bryan LaHair to the OutfieldBleacher ReportThere is no doubt Rizzo will be joining the Cubs in the very near future. Their upcoming schedule forces the front office to consider the options. Should they call up Anthony Rizzo now with the Padres and Red Sox looming, or ride out Alfonso Soriano's ...and more »

Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood retires

2012-05-19
Kerry Wood had planned to pitch a full and successful season for the Cubs this year. Even though it didn’t turn out that way, Wood made the best of it as he walked away from the game his own way.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood announces retirement

2012-05-18
Kerry Wood electrified baseball with a 20-strikeout game as a rookie in 1998 and then became a reliever after his career was slowed by injuries. He also spent time with the Iowa Cubs. Photos: Kerry Wood as an Iowa Cub

Catcher Hill returns to Cubs in trade

2012-05-19
The Chicago Cubs acquired catcher Koyie Hill from the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs’ Geovany Soto is Probably Headed to Disabled List with Knee Injury: Fan’s Take

2012-05-18
The Chicago Cubs have encountered numerous storylines on May 18, 2012. The Cubs opened their interleague schedule with a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox in Wrigley Field. The Chicago Tribune has indicated that Kerry Wood will announce his retirement following his next outing. Chris Volstad was demoted to Triple-A Iowa following a two-inning disaster against the Philadelphia ...

Cubs reacquire Koyie Hill from Reds

2012-05-19
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have reacquired catcher Koyie Hill in a deal with the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.

Chicago Cubs Should Call Up Anthony Rizzo, Move Bryan LaHair to the Outfield

2012-05-19
Anthony Rizzo is far and away the most exciting player in the Cubs organization.  Rizzo is hitting .353 with 14 home runs, has a .416 OBP in 150 at-bats and is getting hot again, hitting .350 in his last 10 games with seven home runs, 14 RBI, four extra-base hits and a K-BB ratio of 6-to-4.  There is no doubt Rizzo will be joining the Cubs in the very near future. Their upcoming schedule forces ...

Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons

2012-05-18
CHICAGO — Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20 batters in just his fifth start.

MLB: Cubs pitcher Wood announces retirement

2012-05-18
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's strikeout was thought to be the final batter he faced in his career.

Wood announces retirement after game

2012-05-18
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood's strikeout was thought to be the final batter he faced in his career.

RT @dansden: Joe Ricketts should spend HIS OWN MONEY on a NEW CUBs Stadium rather than becoming another 'Billionaire Welfare FreeLoader' on Chicago!

2012-05-19
RT @dansden: Joe Ricketts should spend HIS OWN MONEY on a NEW CUBs Stadium rather than becoming another 'Billionaire Welfare FreeLoader' on Chicago!

Joe Ricketts should spend HIS OWN MONEY on a NEW CUBs Stadium rather than becoming another 'Billionaire Welfare FreeLoader' on Chicago!

2012-05-19
Joe Ricketts should spend HIS OWN MONEY on a NEW CUBs Stadium rather than becoming another 'Billionaire Welfare FreeLoader' on Chicago!

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2012-05-19
I'm at Wrigley Field for Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs (Chicago, IL) w/ 108 others http://t.co/IJyX4j9f

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2012-05-19
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Now that's #ClipperBasketball another loss. The Clippers are the Chicago Cubs of the NBA.

2012-05-19
Now that's #ClipperBasketball another loss. The Clippers are the Chicago Cubs of the NBA.

#Chicago - #Cubs or #WhiteSox today? Regardless, no matter who wins, at least Kerry Wood won't monopolize the sporting news.

2012-05-19
#Chicago - #Cubs or #WhiteSox today? Regardless, no matter who wins, at least Kerry Wood won't monopolize the sporting news.

Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood retires http://t.co/eNSfN41m

2012-05-19
Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood retires http://t.co/eNSfN41m

SOX (@ Wrigley Field for Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs w/ 105 others) http://t.co/X8qONiU0

2012-05-19
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@SheaMcClellin Welcome to the rollercoaster that is the Cubs and Chicago sports. Enjoy the ride man!

2012-05-19
@SheaMcClellin Welcome to the rollercoaster that is the Cubs and Chicago sports. Enjoy the ride man!