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Pitching matchups: The Cubs' Travis Wood vs. Jeff Suppan Monday; Jeff Samardzija vs.

May 23, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rafael Dolis pitches against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park.

Here's another example of how false rumors get started. After Friday's loss, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun-Times asked Ryan Dempster if he thought he'd be traded.

The running assumption shared by fans and media members alike is the fact that the Boston Red Sox will be trading Kevin Youkilis in fairly short order.

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What was once an old farm field has transformed into a place where children and adults of all abilities will be able to enjoy the game of baseball.

Sorry to have fallen off the face of the Earth the last couple of days; I've been working like a maniac trying to put together a talk for a conference next week and there just aren't hours in the day sometimes.

Rod Barajas , David DeJesus , Ryan Dempster , A.J. Burnett , Joel Hanrahan , Pedro Alvarez , Starlin Castro , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs ' 2012 season continued to hit a new low on Friday night, as they dropped their tenth game in a row in a 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates .

On the same day Cubs manager Dale Sveum decided to insert Joe Mather into the lineup in center, it was team owner Tom Ricketts who was the center of attention.

During the Pirates' most recent run to ultimate glory, the 1979 club famously was given Stargell Stars for good deeds.

The Cubs hope to end a pair of droughts Friday night as they continue their six-game road trip in Pittsburgh.

May 19, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Wrigley Field.

May 20, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes third base coach Nick Leyva and manager Clint Hurdle during the national anthem before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

The Chicago Cubs are looking to avoid their first 10-game losing streak in 15 years with a win on Friday.

Don't for a moment think Ryan Dempster isn't having a solid season. It might actually be one of his best, if not one of the best in all of baseball.

Meanwhile, in America's Second City, Alfonso Soriano has faded from relevance and Ryan Dempster has struggled with adversity for years.The only thing in common for all three is that their contracts have proven to be giant albatrosses for all parties involved.

APRIL 05: Starting pitcher Ryan Dempster #46 of the Chicago Cubs throws against the Washington Nationals during the opening day game at Wrigley Field on April 5, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Alfonso Soriano rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the White Sox on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Tomorrow night, the Cubs and Pirates begin a three-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

The Chicago Cubs face several tough decisions this summer.A While the Cubs are expected to trade veteran starting pitcher Ryan Dempster , Chicago will also have to decide what it's going to do with its younger talent; Matt Garza and Bryan LaHair .