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Chicago's Daryle Ward watches his three-run homer off Florida closer Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning Friday.

Daryle Ward probably wasn't the most likely guy to pick up a bat as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning with the Chicago Cubs trailing by... Daryle Ward probably wasn't the most likely guy to pick up a bat as a ...

Daryle Ward hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Friday night at Miami for their ninth consecutive road victory.

Daryle Ward clubbed a pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth, as the Chicago Cubs rallied to a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins in the opener of a three-game set at Dolphin Stadium.

So the Padres have placed left handed hitting outfielder Brian Giles on waivers and he has been claimed by a yet unnamed team.

We have seven weeks to go before the big dance starts, and comparing 2008 to other past Cubs years, this team has a relatively good chance of making it there.

Box W:T.Wellemeyer L:C.Zambrano HR: STL- T.Glaus 2 , A.Pujols , S.Schumaker CHC- M.DeRosa , C.Zambrano Chicago Cubs Bottom 9th - Henry Blanco grounded out pitcher to first to end the game.

In what way was Chad Gaudin a `winning' pitcher Sunday? Cub reliever Chad Gaudin got credit for the win yesterday in the Cubs 8-5 victory over the Pirates even though: He faced just three batters in the 8th ...

Monday, August 04, 2008 What the Pirates do between now and the end of the season is not about wins and losses.

It was the same situation Sean Burnett faced on Friday. This time, however, Chicago's Reed Johnson won.

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Cubs center fielder Jim Edmonds , who got a cortisone shot in his sore left knee after the game Sunday against the Florida Marlins, said he was ready to play Tuesday but was kept out of the lineup for one more ...

Cubs center fielder Jim Edmonds , who got a cortisone shot in his sore left knee after the game Sunday against the Florida Marlins, said he was ready to play Tuesday but was kept out of the lineup for one more ...

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In this April 27, 2008 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jon Rauch reacts after striking out Chicago Cubs' Daryle Ward to end the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game in Washington.

Alfonso Soriano should be back in the Cubs' lineup tonight -- and not a moment too soon for frustrated manager Lou Piniella.

In this April 27, 2008 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jon Rauch reacts after striking out Chicago Cubs' Daryle Ward to end the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game in Washington.

Qualls gets into some hot water, but he gets out of it as Ramirez bounces out for the final out.

As they took batting practice in workout shorts and T-shirts on Thursday evening at Minute Maid Park, the Chicago Cubs were obviously enjoying themselves.