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Alfonso Soriano

MLB Odds: White Sox at Cubs

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 17th, 2009 | Add a comment
In the midst of disappointing seasons, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox look to build off dramatic victories when they again try to open this series this afternoon at Wrigley Field. Rain forced Tuesday’s opener to be postponed, with no … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Betting: Cubs @ Astros

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 11th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Houston Astros look to build on their second walkoff win in nine days and notch consecutive victories over the Chicago Cubs for the first time this season as the NL Central rivals finish a three-game series today. The Cubs have … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Ted Lilly Chicago Cubs

MLB Betting: Cubs at Astros

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 9th, 2009 | Add a comment
The -140 favored Cubs should feel confident with Lilly on the mound. Lilly has a team-high eight quality starts, and allowed two runs, while striking out seven, over seven innings Wednesday at Atlanta. The lefthander is 5-1 with a 3.22 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Atlanta Braves

MLB Baseball Betting: Cubs at Braves

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 3rd, 2009 | Add a comment
Coming off a 2-5 road trip, the Braves improved to 12-12 at Turner Field, where they’ve won six of the last seven. Chicago, meanwhile, has not won on the road since beating Milwaukee on May 10. The Cubs, who have lost … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Brad Penny

MLB Baseball Odds: Dodgers at Cubs

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 28th, 2009 | Add a comment
Almost two months into the 2009 season, the Dodgers have the best record in the majors and a potent lineup that’s thrived despite losing Manny Ramirez to a 50-game drug suspension on May 7. The Dodgers lead the NL in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
St. Louis Cardinals

MLB Baseball Odds: Cubs vs. Cardinals

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 20th, 2009 | Add a comment
While the St. Louis Cardinals decide if outfielder Rick Ankiel is healthy enough to return, Chris Carpenter takes the mound for the first time in more than a month tonight against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Carpenter was off to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
St. Louis Cardinals

MLB Baseball Odds: Cubs vs. Cardinals

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 19th, 2009 | Add a comment
A lot of the Cards’ struggles can be pinned on the pitching staff. Cardinals pitchers combined for 11 walks in the finale of their series with the Brewers yesterday. Those control issues could prove costly against the Cubs, who are averaging … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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MLB Baseball Odds: Padres at Cubs

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 13th, 2009 | Add a comment
Looking for his third straight victory, Ted Lilly also will try to help the Chicago Cubs to their third consecutive win tonight against the struggling San Diego Padres. Lilly is off to a solid start for the Cubs, especially at Wrigley … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Hunter Pence Houston Astros

MLB Baseball Odds: Cubs at Astros

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 7th, 2009 | Add a comment
Lilly allowed one run and five hits while striking out 10 in eight innings of a 6-1 victory over Florida on Saturday at Wrigley Field. He is 2-1 with a 0.42 ERA at home this season, but 1-1 with a … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Diamondbacks

MLB Baseball Odds: Cubs at Diamondbacks

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 27th, 2009 | Add a comment
Lilly makes his first start at Chase Field since July 23, when he allowed three runs and six hits over six innings in a 10-6 win. The Cubs had dropped eight of their previous nine games visiting the Diamondbacks. Lilly was … Read More Read More