Cubs Drop Season Opener 6-3
The Chicago Cubs dropped their season opener to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 6-3, on Friday.
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The Chicago Cubs dropped their season opener to the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 6-3, on Friday.
Thursday, The Chicago Cubs took a late lead over the Oakland A's with three home runs. The Cubs couldn't hang on, however, as Oakland took the lead with a three-run ninth inning.
Friday was the first meeting of the Cubs and White Sox to spark this season's rivalry and the Southside struggled against Ryan Dempster. The Cubs held a 3-0 lead through the ninth inning before the White Sox could put some runs on the board.
Sunday, the Cubs played two split squad games - a loss to the Reds and a win against the Dodgers. Ryan Dempster and Marlon Byrd were once again the stars of the game.
Mike Quade's reaction to the spring training dugout scuffle has incensed many. The Cub haters have seized upon it, and many defeatist Cubs fans, expecting a sign that the status quo of losing will reign, have shaken their head in disappointment.
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Ryan Dempster has been named the Chicago Cubs' opening day starter. It will be the first time since 2004 that Carlos Zambrano will not take the mound on opening day.
While pitchers and catchers start practicing in sunny Arizona and Wrigley Field starts thawing out from the blizzard, hope springs eternal for Cubs fans.
The Chicago Cubs officially started spring training on Monday with the pitchers and catchers reporting to camp. One of the major story lines for the Cubs leading up to opening day will be competition to be the No. 1 starting pitcher.
80 degrees and bright sunshine. Ok, now that I got your attention lets get to the news of the day as the Cubs opened up Spring Training with pitchers & catchers reporting on Sunday.
