Mark Derosa

No MVP, no problem for Cubs

chicagotribune.com     22 hrs ago   26 related          

It’s no surprise that Aramis Ramirez’s heroics against the Phillies on Thursday night would launch talk that he’s a candidate for the Most Valuable Player award. No surprise because it’s the flavor of the month. I’m not...                    

Cubs win 7th straight

chicagotribune.com     13 hrs ago   23 related          

Lou Piniella is from the old school, so when he was asked if his Cubs might be a team of destiny, he went back to his ABC's: "I don't believe in destiny. I believe in good pitching and good defense and timely hitting....                    

Instant replay gets baptism at Friendly Confines

cnn.com     yesterday   192 related          

Posted: Thursday August 28, 2008 8:54PM; Updated: Friday August 29, 2008 3:16AM Umpires did not have an opportunity to use the new system Thursday The review process is expected to be completed within 2 or 3 minutes There...                    

Cubs 6, Phillies 4

foxsports.com     yesterday   77 related          

Aramis Ramirez's grand slam capped a five-run eighth inning Thursday night, and the Chicago Cubs won their sixth straight game in dramatic fashion, rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies The surging...                    

NL Game Capsules: Cubs slam their way to sixth straight; Guzman hits for cycle as Nats send...

profantasysports.com     yesterday   23 related          

National League Game Capsules (Thursday, August 28th) Final Score: Houston 3, Cincinnati 2 Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Brandon Backe (9-12) allowed six hits and a pair of runs over 6 2/3 innings to earn the win, his...                    

Reader Q&A: Paul Sullivan's Cubs mailbag

chicagotribune.com     yesterday          

The Tribune's Cubs reporter answers reader questions each week during the season Ask Paul returns to address relevant issues like Fukudome's slump, instant replay, and whether Zambrano and Edmonds are best buddies: Paul, I...                    

Prospectus Hit List: Days of Wonder by Jay Jaffe

baseballprospectus.com     yesterday          

Days of Wonder by Jay Jaffe Breaking Away: A six-game winning streak helps the Cubs open up their biggest division lead of the year, and their 193-run differential is now 120 runs ahead of the next-closest NL team. Mark...                    

Chicago Cubs’ DeRosa learned much during stint with Texas Rangers

star-telegram.com     Aug 28, 2008          

CHICAGO — When Mark DeRosa arrives at Wrigley Field for home games, he parks in the players’ parking lot, which is about a football field away from a statue of Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub. In the compact Cubs locker room, there...                    

Phillies-Cubs Preview

foxsports.com     Aug 28, 2008          

One of baseball's most historic ballparks will be the first to help usher in a new technological era for major league baseball. Instant replay makes its debut Thursday night, starting at Wrigley Field where the Chicago...                    

Cubs sweep Pirates for 5th straight win

msn.com     Aug 27, 2008   3 related          

PITTSBURGH - The Chicago Cubs proved on a Wrigley Field-like day they can win when their bats aren’t booming, and their by-the-textbook victory came before they begin what may be their toughest stretch all season. Jason...                    

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