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6/29 Cubs 5, Mariners 3 (11 innings)
For the second straight game, the bullpen imploded, but this time the Cubs overcame the breakdown and may have found a new closer candidate. Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to...
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2/27 Extra bases
* Eric Chavez hit the first home run at Cubs Park, a two-run shot in the fifth, and Paul Goldschmidt added a two-run single in the sixth to lift the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win Thursday over the Cubs and...
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3/9 Extra bases
* Arodys Vizcaino is all smiles after his two Cactus League outings. The Cubs right-hander, who has not pitched since 2011 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, was clocked at 98 mph on Friday in...
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4/12 Rusin back to Iowa
Chris Rusin was recalled from Iowa prior to Saturday’s game, and headed back after throwing five innings in relief of Carlos Villanueva. Rusin was needed to give the bullpen a breather, and he did just...
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4/13 Roster moves
As expected, Blake Parker joined the Cubs on Sunday. The right-hander was recalled from Iowa and took Chris Rusin’s spot. Rusin threw five innings in relief on Saturday, and was optioned back to Iowa.
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4/13 Extra bases
* The addition of Blake Parker gives the Cubs another option for save situations, joining Pedro Strop, Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm. The Cubs are trying to fill in for Jose Veras, who will be used in...
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5/19 Minor matters
Arismendy Alcantara hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Iowa to a 9-8 come from behind win over Round Rock on Sunday. The I-Cubs rallied against Neftali Felix. Christian Villanueva led...
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7/6 Parker joins Cubs
The Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa. Parker, who wears uniform No. 50, was available for Sunday’s game vs. the Nationals. Parker, 29, has no record and 18 saves in 19...
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8/21 One more roster move
The Cubs recalled Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa to be the 26th man for Thursday’s second game.
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8/25 Three Iowa Cubs honored
Arismendy Alcantara, Tsuyoshi Wada and Blake Parker named to the 2014 All-PCL team today, as announced by the Pacific Coast League. It’s the first time the Iowa Cubs have had three players named to the...
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