Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Dempster, LaHair, Castro, Oswalt, Soler

Lukewarm Stove: Garza, Dempster, LaHair, Castro, Oswalt, Soler

The latest rumors touching on the Chicago Cubs, including bits on trade pieces and an unconfirmed nugget on Jorge Soler.

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2012 MLB Draft Primer: Getting to Know the First Round Candidates

2012 MLB Draft Primer: Getting to Know the First Round Candidates

A look at 10 kids whom the Cubs could take with their first round pick next month.

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Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Tom Ricketts is “Cool With Whatever Timing” for Conversation with Rahm Emanuel

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Tom Ricketts is “Cool With Whatever Timing” for Conversation with Rahm Emanuel

Ricketts is playing it cool, but sources say he still hasn’t had a chance to speak with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

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The Cubs Can’t Lose Today and Other Bullets

The Cubs Can’t Lose Today and Other Bullets

Hooray for off-days! Jeff Samardzija spits truth, Carlos Marmol looks good, and Javier Baez might be promoted.

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Arismendy Alcantara (Scott Jontes/MiLB.com)

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Alcantara

Another name for you to know.

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Astros 5 – May 23, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Astros 5 – May 23, 2012

Nine losses in a row, friends. Have I told you lately that I’m glad you keep coming back?

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Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Astros (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Astros (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Can we stop this thing at eight games? Please?

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Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Tom Ricketts Offers Some Comments and Details

Obsessive Wrigley Renovation Watch: Tom Ricketts Offers Some Comments and Details

Details on the time line of the renovation, alternative funding ideas, and Ricketts’ comments on working with Mayor Emanuel in light of … what happened.

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Dispelling a False Narrative About Alfonso Soriano

Dispelling a False Narrative About Alfonso Soriano

Whatever you think about Soriano, know this: he’s been the Cubs’ best hitter for a month now.

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Is Jeff Samardzija a Headhunter? and Other Bullets

Is Jeff Samardzija a Headhunter? and Other Bullets

Some teams might think so. Dale Sveum dug Travis Wood’s performance, Bryan LaHair is working on his swing, and the Cubs still need pitching depth.

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Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Iowa’s Awesome Day

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: Iowa’s Awesome Day

The Iowa Cubs blew the doors off the place yesterday, and Anthony Rizzo once again stole the show.

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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Astros 2 – May 22, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Astros 2 – May 22, 2012

That’s eight losses in a row, folks.

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Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Astros (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Astros (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Another day, another chance to put a stop to this skid.

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God’s Wrath Watch: Welington Castillo to the Disabled List

God’s Wrath Watch: Welington Castillo to the Disabled List

The Cubs had to make a move to open up a spot for Travis Wood, and Castillo wasn’t going to be back any time soon.

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The Upside of Awful: A Review of the Benefits to the Cubs of Sucking in 2012

The Upside of Awful: A Review of the Benefits to the Cubs of Sucking in 2012

Even if the 2012 Chicago Cubs continue to struggle, at least there are some benefits to the awfulness.

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