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Maholm off his game while Cubs blanked

Nick Richardson — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:01:08 +0000

Cubs starter Paul Maholm allowed five runs over 6 1/3 innings and the offense was held to five hits in a 6-0 loss to the White Sox on Sunday at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs call on Garza to outduel Astros' Norris

Nick Richardson — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:10:20 +0000

The Cubs will face one of the NL's hottest pitchers when they take on Bud Norris and the Astros on Monday at Minute Maid Park. Right-hander Matt Garza will start for Chicago.
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Epstein appreciates Wood's legacy with Cubs

Nick Richardson — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:39 +0000

Kerry Wood talked informally about the next stage of his career with Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, before the pitcher announced his retirement on Friday.
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Wood officially says goodbye on his terms

Nick Richardson — Sun, 20 May 2012 10:00:45 +0000

On Saturday, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood made it official, formally announcing his retirement in a brief and intimate ceremony at Wrigley Field.
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Dempster's issues magnified by lack of offense

Nick Richardson — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:07:34 +0000

Ryan Dempster fell behind early, including allowing consecutive homers in the third, and the Cubs had no answer for their crosstown rivals in a 7-2 loss to the White Sox on Saturday night at Wrigley Field.
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Castillo's knee sprain adds to catching woes

Nick Richardson — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:02:06 +0000

With Welingon Castillo expected to be out for up to a week with a right knee sprain, the Cubs added much-needed depth behind the plate by acquiring Koyie Hill from the Reds on Saturday for cash considerations.
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Cubs call on Dempser to even series

Nick Richardson — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:10:18 +0000

The White Sox and Cubs don't get to see each other that often, but a pitching matchup between the two clubs on Saturday will pit a pair of hurlers who have a solid amount of experience facing their crosstown rivals — John Danks and Ryan Dempster.
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Baseball reflects on Wood's career

Nick Richardson — Sat, 19 May 2012 06:02:03 +0000

Former teammates, opponents and managers discuss the career of Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who pitched in his last game Friday at Wrigley Field before retiring.
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Cubs fall to White Sox in Wood's final game

Nick Richardson — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:01:11 +0000

The White Sox spoiled Kerry Wood's goodbye party on Friday. Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer and Gordon Beckham belted a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth to lift the White Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Cubs in the first game of the intracity Interleague Play series.
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Wood expected to retire after one last outing

Nick Richardson — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:27 +0000

Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who burst onto the scene with the Cubs in 1998, pitching a 20-strikeout game, apparently wants to appear in one more game, after which he is expected to announce his retirement.
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