http://www.newsvine.com/geovany-sotoNewsvine - geovany-sotoen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:38:59 +0000Sun, 19 May 2013 07:00:44 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14024116-napoli-soto-hrs-lift-texas-to-3-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14024116-napoli-soto-hrs-lift-texas-to-3-2-winmlbsportsrangersmarinerstexas-rangersseattle-marinersmiguel-olivoal-westryan-dempstermike-napolioakland-amichael-saundersgeovany-sotoblake-beavancarlos-triunfelSat, 22 Sep 2012 05:20:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throwsin the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy hits a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Franklin Gutierrez hits into a play that allowed him to reach first base on an error by Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young that also allowed Carlos Triunfel to score, in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy watches his solo home run take flight in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando, right, stands near the mound as Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo, left, 'rounds the bases after Olivo hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners beat the Rangers, 6-3. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders, left, heads to third base past Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre after Saunders hit a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero moves to tag out Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz as Cruz tries to score in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. Beltre re-joined the team after being away Friday with a medical issue. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto is greeted in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13951961-beltres-9th-inning-hr-puts-rangers-past-angelshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/19/13951961-beltres-9th-inning-hr-puts-rangers-past-angelsmlbangelssportsrangerslos-angeles-angelstexas-rangersjered-weaverlos-angeles-angels'los-angeles'adrian-beltrechris-iannettageovany-sotoderek-hollandernesto-frieriWed, 19 Sep 2012 05:20:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, center, is greeted by teammate Mike Trout, right, after Hunter scored on a single by Howard Kendrick in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, left, sits in the dugout. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels left fielder Vernon Wells falls over the wall as he tries to catch a two-run home run by Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to aTexas Rangers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tanner Scheppers, center, is helped off the field by manager Ron Washington, right, and a trainer after he collided with Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Texas Rangers relief pitcher Tanner Scheppers, left, collides with Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta at home plate in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, removes starting pitcher Ryan Dempster, center right, during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells, left, and Alberto Callaspo celebrate after they scored on a single by Chris Iannetta in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar scores on a single by Torii Hunter as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli, left, awaits the throw during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a double by Michael Young during the third inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells, left, is tagged out at first by Texas Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland after trying to get back to first when a long fly ball by Alberto Callaspo was caught during the second inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland, left, kicks at the dirt as Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo rounds third after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland, right, throws out Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar at first during the first inning of their baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz, left, scores ahead of the tagbyf Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta on a sacrifice fly by Geovany Soto during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols complains to home plate umpire Bill Welke after striking out during the inning fourth of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish gets set to throw during the second inning of the Rangers' baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish fields a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. Darvish threw Kendrick out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz celebrates with teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Geovany Soto during the fifth inning of the Rangers' baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws to the plate during the second inning of the Rangers' baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/07/11587809-maholm-wins-fourth-straight-for-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/07/11587809-maholm-wins-fourth-straight-for-cubsmlbbravessportscubsatlanta-braveschicago-cubstim-hudsondan-ugglapaul-maholmjeff-samardzijaian-stewartgeovany-sotobryan-lahairTue, 8 May 2012 02:58:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Bryan LaHair rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward watches his home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair fields a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn, that went foul during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Ian Stewart rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn, left, beats the throw from Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro to first baseman Bryan LaHair, on a base hit during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tommy Hanson delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward watches his home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Dan Uggla hits a two-run single off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood, scoring Michael Bourn, and Freddie Freeman, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Randall Delgado reacts after being taken out of the game by manager Fredi Gonzalez, after giving up a game tying RBI hit to Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. Tony Campana scored on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Randall Delgado delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Tyler Pastornicky hits a sacrifice fly off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster, scoring Jason Heyward, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart, left, and shortstop Starlin Castro, go after a pop up by Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn, during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro gets tagged out by Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross while trying to score on an inside-the-park-home run attempt in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson pitches to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Paul Maholm pitches to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning a baseball game in Chicago on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/23/10834839-samardzija-roughed-up-but-cubs-outslug-rockieshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/23/10834839-samardzija-roughed-up-but-cubs-outslug-rockiesmlbsportsrockiescubschicago-cubscolorado-rockiesjeff-samardzijacarlos-gonzalezgeovany-sotoSat, 24 Mar 2012 00:08:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto hits a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 23, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez hits a three-run double with bases loaded during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, March 23, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd (24) slides safely in to second for a double as the throw from the outfield gets past Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Nelson during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 23, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws to the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 23, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro blows bubble gum in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, March 23, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto drives in two-runs with a single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 23, 2012 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7848190-garza-pitches-6-hitter-cubs-stall-brewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/19/7848190-garza-pitches-6-hitter-cubs-stall-brewersmlbsportsbrewerscubsmilwaukee-brewerschicago-cubschicago-cubs'wrigley-fieldmarlon-byrdmilwaukee-brewers'nl-centralshaun-marcummatt-garzageovany-sotomike-quadeTue, 20 Sep 2011 02:52:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto swings through a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Marco Estrada, Soto's second of the game, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Marco Estrada reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, his second of the game, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto launches a two-run home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chris Narveson, also scoring Carlos Pena, during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Nyjer Morgan makes a running catch of a fly ball by Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder, left, and Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney watch Barney's throw to first after he forced Fielder out at second, but was unable to get Rickie Weeks at first, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks hits an RBI single off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells wipes the sweat from his face during the third inning of a baseball games against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder, left, greets Nyjer Morgan at home after Morgan scored on a single by Ryan Braun off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart hits an RBI double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza rubs the ball while waiting for the next Milwaukee Brewers batter during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Randy Wolf, left, returns to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro ducks a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Michael Fiers during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Chicago. Castro walked and remained one hit shy of 200. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/15/7382990-soto-lifts-cubs-to-12th-win-in-15-gameshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/15/7382990-soto-lifts-cubs-to-12th-win-in-15-gamesmlbsportsastroscubshouston-astroschicago-cubskerry-woodgeovany-sotoTue, 16 Aug 2011 03:20:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto stands on second base after hitting a two run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Houston Astros' third baseman Matt Downs tries to reach a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto for a two run double during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez, top, reacts after tagging out Houston Astros' Matt Downs, bottom, during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. Downs was thrown out by Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd trying to advance from second on a fly out by Brian Bogusevic. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Houston Astros' Henry Sosa delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Carlos Pena hits a two-run double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Chicago Cubs Aramis Rameriz (16) is congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a double by Carlos Pena during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Rodrigo Lopez delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson reacts after striking out during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/08/7310525-johnson-homers-gets-4-hits-as-cubs-beat-nationalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/08/7310525-johnson-homers-gets-4-hits-as-cubs-beat-nationalsmlbsportscubsnationalswashington-nationalschicago-cubsalfonso-sorianowrigley-fieldchien-ming-wangjonny-gomesmatt-garzageovany-sotostarlin-castroTue, 9 Aug 2011 00:41:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang checks the runner, Chicago Cubs' Carlos Pena, at first during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals in a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto runs by third base coach Ivan DeJesus on his way to scoring in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals in a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman gets a high-five from Jayson Werth after scoring against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/22/7144564-cubs-sweep-astros-on-bakers-pinch-hit-singlehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/22/7144564-cubs-sweep-astros-on-bakers-pinch-hit-singlemlbsportsastroscubshouston-astroschicago-cubsaramis-ramirezalfonso-sorianowrigley-fieldmatt-garzajeff-bakergeovany-sotorandy-wellspinch-hitter-jeff-bakerFri, 22 Jul 2011 21:49:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano, right, smiles with catcher Geovany Soto during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney, right, steals third as Houston Astros' Chris Johnson applies a late tag during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros starter Bud Norris walks back to the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, right, celebrates with teammate Carlos Zambrano after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros starter Bud Norris wipes his face during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 22, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez wipes the sweat from his face during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, right, is caught stealing second by Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Chicago. Watching on the play is second base umpire Dale Scott, left, and shortstop Starlin Castro. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, left, is greeted at home by Marlon Byrd after his home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, right, reacts towards second base umpire Dale Scott, left, after being caught stealing second during the inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Carlos Lee, right, is safe at second as Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney applies the late tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Chicago. Lee advanced to second on a fly ball hit by Chris Johnson to center fielder Marlon Byrd. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 23, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, top, jumps after forcing out Houston Astros' Jason Michaels at second during the 10th inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. The Astros' Humberto Quintero was out on the play. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros shortstop Clint Barmes, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros left fielder Jason Bourgeois can't make the catch on a single by Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jeff Samardzija wipes his face after Houston Astros' Carlos Lee made a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, left, tags out Houston Astros' Jason Bourgeois during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros' Carlos Lee, center left, and Hunter Pence, right, celebrate with teammates after Lee hit a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros relief pitcher Enerio Del Rosario, left, applies a late tag as Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro is safe at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros pitching coach Doug Brocail makes a call during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros right fielder Hunter Pence catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Houston Astros starter Jordan Lyles wipes his face during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto watches his RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd swings on a double against the Houston Astros during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/29/6970423-cubs-fall-5-4-to-nationals-on-wild-pitch-in-10thhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/29/6970423-cubs-fall-5-4-to-nationals-on-wild-pitch-in-10thmlbsportscubschicago-cubsgeovany-sotoWed, 29 Jun 2011 04:37:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito pitches in the first inning an interleague baseball game against the the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross rounds third and scores on Nate Schierholtz single in the second inning for the first run of an interleague baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andrs Torres steals second base in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game, as Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro awaits the throw in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tags the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres who tries to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game. Torres was later ruled safe after the umpire saw Soto bobble the ball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tags the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres who tries to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game. Torres was later ruled safe after the umpire saw Soto bobble the ball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Home plate umpire Tim McClelland calls the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres safe after Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto bobbled ball after tagging Torres, who was trying to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>The Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Rodrigo Lopez pitches in the first inning an interleague baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Pena makes an error on the hit by Washington Nationals' Roger Bernadina during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws the ball during the first inning of a baseball game with the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Casey Coleman winds up during the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina can't make the catch on a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Carlos Pena, who made it to third base on the play, during the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jason Werth breaks his bat on an RBI single during the first inning of a baseball game with the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, scores the winning run on a wild pitch as Ivan Rodriquez, right, watches during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, reacts after stealing third base during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4 when Werth scored on wild pitch in the inning. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>CORRECTS TO WILD PITCH, INSTEAD OF PASSED BALL - Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, is greeted by teammates after scoring the winning run on a wild pitch during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park on Monday, July 4, 2011, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/28/6967567-sotos-3-run-hr-in-13th-lifts-cubs-over-giants-5-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/28/6967567-sotos-3-run-hr-in-13th-lifts-cubs-over-giants-5-2mlbnflsportsgiantscubssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantspat-burrellchicago-cubsaaron-rowandbarry-zitoryan-dempstergeovany-sotoif-barry-zitopinch-hitter-aramis-ramirezpinch-hitter-geovany-sotoTue, 28 Jun 2011 21:53:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong pitches to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Doug Davis pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong pitches to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito pitches in the first inning an interleague baseball game against the the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Cody Ross rounds third and scores on Nate Schierholtz single in the second inning for the first run of an interleague baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Andrs Torres steals second base in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game, as Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro awaits the throw in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tags the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres who tries to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game. Torres was later ruled safe after the umpire saw Soto bobble the ball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto tags the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres who tries to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game. Torres was later ruled safe after the umpire saw Soto bobble the ball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Home plate umpire Tim McClelland calls the San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres safe after Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto bobbled ball after tagging Torres, who was trying to score from third base on a sac fly in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney) </p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney throws to first base to retire San Francisco Giants' Emmanuel Burris, who grounded to second, during the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Chicago. The Cubs activated Barney, who sprained his left knee June 13 against the Milwaukee Brewers, from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, connects on an infield single during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Carlos Pena, left, forces out San Francisco Giants' Emmanuel Burris after Burris bunted to the pitcher during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Geovany Soto heads home, celebrating his three-run home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez, scoring Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney, during the 13th inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Geovany Soto celebrates his walk-off, game-winning, three-run home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez during the 13th inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-2 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Geovany Soto, right, is greeted at home plate by teammates as they celebrate his game-winning three-run home run during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-2 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano is unable to field a bunt by San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford reaches first on a bunt ground ball before advancing to second after Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano was unable to handle the toss from first baseman Carlos Pena during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney is unable to catch a fly ball by San Francisco Giants' Miguel Tejada, allowing Nate Schierholtz to score, during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz, right, scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill off a single by Miguel Tejada during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 30, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pinch-hitter Geovany Soto celebrates his game-winning, three-run home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ramon Ramirez during the 13th inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-2. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6825348-howard-has-3-hits-leads-phillies-over-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6825348-howard-has-3-hits-leads-phillies-over-cubsmlbphilliessportscubsroy-oswaltcliff-leephiladelphia-phillieschicago-cubsryan-howardroy-halladaychase-utleyryan-madsonplacido-polancogeovany-sototyler-colvinFri, 10 Jun 2011 04:33:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Rain stops play during the Chicago Cubs against the Philadelphia Phillies baseball game during the thrid inning on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Domonic Brown hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano waits for a new ball after Philadelphia Phillies' Domonic Brown, rear right, hit a two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Domonic Brown runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 10, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley fields a ground ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Tyler Colvin for an out in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley stands on second base after he hit a two-run double against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro, right celebrates with Blake DeWitt after he scored against the Philadelphia Phillies on a single hit by Luis Montanez in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard watches his one run double hit against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Oswalt throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, left celebrates with Starlin Castro (13) after he hit a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez runs the bases after he hit a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/11/6626287-cubs-put-c-soto-on-dlhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/11/6626287-cubs-put-c-soto-on-dlmlbsportssotocubschicago-cubstriple-a-iowageovany-sotowelington-castilloWed, 11 May 2011 20:44:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/03/6574499-ethier-sits-it-out-cubs-hit-3-hrs-off-lillyhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/03/6574499-ethier-sits-it-out-cubs-hit-3-hrs-off-lillymlbsportsdodgerscubsdodger-stadiumlos-angeles-dodgerschicago-cubsjoe-dimaggiomarlon-byrdlos-angeles'carlos-zambranocarlos-penated-lillyandre-ethierall-carlos-zambranogeovany-sotowee-willie-keelerTue, 3 May 2011 04:47:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier hits an RBI single with Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto looking on during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. Ethier extends his hitting streak to 28 games for the season. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw works against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, right, makes his point to home plate umpire Jerry Meals (41) on a call while playing against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher James Russell works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto hits an RBI double to right field against the Los Angeles Dodgers to score Marlon Byrd during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, left, steals second as Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney looks for the throw that hits Kemp during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Sands hits a two-run RBI double to right field against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade, left, argues with home plate umpire Jerry Meals during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Rod Barajas (28) is out at the plate on a tag by Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto on an attempted sqeeze bunt during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher James Russell bites down on his glove as he is removed from the game during the fifth inning playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier watches his single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster hits a sacrifice bunt to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp connects for an RBI single to center field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto, left, waits for the ball as Los Angeles Dodgers' Jamey Carroll slides into home for the run on a Matt Kemp single to center field during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto trots past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dioner Navarro after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Carlos Pena, center, is congratulated in the dugout after hitting on sole home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dioner Navarro tries to settle staring pitcher Ted Lilly after Lilly gave up home runs ito the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano points skyward as he heads for the dugout at an inning break during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/29/6553673-diamondbacks-edge-cubs-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/29/6553673-diamondbacks-edge-cubs-4-3diamondbacksmlbsportscubsarizona-diamondbackschicago-cubsalfonso-sorianocarlos-zambranostephen-drewjustin-uptongeovany-sotomike-quadedaniel-hudsondarwin-barneyFri, 29 Apr 2011 04:50:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster adjusts his cap against the Arizona Diamondbacks after giving up a grand slam home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>From Left; Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew (6) high fives teammates Chris Young, Justin Upton and Kelly Johnson after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>A fan can't catch a grand slam home run off the bat of Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew as Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome (1) looks on during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 28, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>After scoring a run, Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney, left, gets high-fives from manager Mike Quade (8) and coach Pat Listach in the eighth inning during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney, left, slides safely into third base with a triple as Arizona Diamondbacks' Melvin Mora (4) catches a late throw in the eighth inning during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Russell Branyan, left, waits for the ball to arrive for an out as Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano (38) runs toward first base in the fifth inning during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew fields a ground ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez in the sixth inning during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. Ramirez was out on the play. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, right, connects for a home run, his second of the night, this one in the seventh inning as Arizona Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero looks on during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Armando Galarraga, right, waits for a new ball as Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Armando Galarraga throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during an MLB baseball game, Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during an MLB baseball game, Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, center, celebrates his home run with teammate Chris Young (24) as Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto (18) looks away in the first inning during an MLB baseball game on Friday, April 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto celebrates after scoring the go-ahead run on an RBI single by Darwin Barney against the Arizona Diamondbacks' during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano can't catch an RBI double hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Gerardo Parra during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew (6) as umpire Dan Bellino watches the play during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix.(AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano connects for an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks' during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, is greeted by teammate Russell Branyan after Upton scored on an RBI single by Stephen Drew during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks' during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, middle, celebrates his home run with teammate Juan Miranda as Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto (18) looks on during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Casey Coleman throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew, left, is unable to come up with the ball as Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano (12) slides into third base on an infield groundout by Marlon Byrd during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Hudson throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, left, scores ahead of the tag by Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, middle, as umpire Tony Randazzo looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6492897-cubs-and-padres-split-doubleheaderhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/18/6492897-cubs-and-padres-split-doubleheadermlbpadressportscubschicago-cubssan-diego-padresreed-johnsongeovany-sotopinch-hitter-tyler-colvinTue, 19 Apr 2011 02:45:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney looks to first after San Diego Padres' Ryan Ludwick was forced out at second on a ball hit by Cameron Maybin, who was safe at first during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Tim Stauffer pitches to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro loses the ball as the San Diego Padres' Chase Headley steals second during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano pitches to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer exhales while pitching against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game on a cool night, Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jorge Cantu tries to keep warm and blows warm air into his hand before the Padres' baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, April 18, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson, right, is tagged out at third base by San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley after trying to advance after hitting a double in the fifth inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. San Diego won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano right, celebrates with teammates Blake DeWitt, center, and Geovany Soto after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. San Diego won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano watches his two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. San Diego won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, watches his single against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning during the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. San Diego won 5-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6290757-jackson-hits-winning-rbi-double-for-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/03/17/6290757-jackson-hits-winning-rbi-double-for-asmlbsportsathleticscubsoakland-athleticschicago-cubsreed-johnsonconor-jacksongeovany-sotoThu, 17 Mar 2011 23:13:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/06/5057091-myers-helps-astros-beat-cubs-4-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/06/5057091-myers-helps-astros-beat-cubs-4-0mlbsportsastroscubshouston-astroschicago-cubsbrett-myerscarlos-marmolhunter-pencegeovany-sotomichael-bournbrett-wallaceMon, 6 Sep 2010 21:08:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, right, slams into Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto while trying to score on a ground ball hit by Hunter Pence during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Soto held onto the ball and Bourn was called out at home. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Houston Astros third baseman Chris Johnson gets high-fives from his teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo homer during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brian Kersey)</p><p>Houston Astros' Michael Bourn, right, steals second as Chicago Cubs shortstop Darwin Barney lunges for the throw from catcher Koyie Hill during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Silva delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Brett Wallace, right, trots home past Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill, left, and starting pitcher Carlos Silva after hitting a home run off Silva during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Brett Myers delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Humberto Quintero hits an RBI single off Chicago Cubs pitcher Randy Wells during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Houston Astros' Hunter Pence rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Randy Wells during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Randy Wells delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs right fielder Tyler Colvin, left, second baseman Blake DeWitt, center, and center fielder Marlon Byrd are unable to get to a bloop single by Houston Astros' Chris Johnson during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/02/4804352-cubs-beat-brewers-15-3-to-snap-skidhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/02/4804352-cubs-beat-brewers-15-3-to-snap-skidmlbsportsbrewerscubsmilwaukee-brewerschicago-cubsaramis-ramirezprince-fielderyovani-gallardogeovany-sotochris-narvesonTue, 3 Aug 2010 03:33:45 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Milwaukee Brewers Carlos Gomez, left, returnes to the dugout with trainer Roger Caplinger after Gomez was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Schlitter, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder, left, looks out at the pitching mound after Carlos Gomez was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Schlitter, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Attending to Gomez is manager Ken Macha, left, third base coach Brad Fischer background, first base coach Ed Sedar and trainer Roger Caplinger kneeling. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers trainer Roger Caplinger, right, examines Carlos Gomez after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brian Schlitter, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells, right, returns to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Milwaukee Brewers' Casey McGehee, left, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Jim Edmonds, left, and Alcides Escobar celebrates after they both scored off a double by Rickie Weeks, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks grounds into a fielders choice, scoring Jim Edmonds, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Home plate umpire Lance Barksdale signals Milwaukee Brewers' Casey McGehee, left, safe at home after Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is unable to handle a throw from third baseman Aramis Ramirez, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks watches his two-run double off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells, scoring Jim Edmonds and Alcides Escobar, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Casey McGehee follows through on a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells, scoring Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder, during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Yovani Gallardo reacts after getting hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Making his major league debut, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Thomas Diamond delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Home plate umpire Ed Rapuano shows Milwaukee Brewers' Casey McGehee the way to the dugout after McGehee questioned his strikeout during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder hits an RBI single off Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Thomas Diamond, scoring Rickie Weeks, during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Jeff Baker throws to first after fielding a bunt by Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Chicago. Braun was safe at first.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Blake DeWitt, top, throws to first after forcing out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Chicago. The Brewers' Casey McGehee was out at first. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starter Manny Parra, right, wipes his face as he listens to pitching coach Rick Peterson as catcher Jonathan Lucroy watches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/26/4758689-lee-has-two-homers-as-astros-down-cubs-8-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/26/4758689-lee-has-two-homers-as-astros-down-cubs-8-1mlbsportsastroscubshouston-astroslance-berkmanchicago-cubsalfonso-sorianobrett-myerscarlos-leegeovany-sotoTue, 27 Jul 2010 03:13:09 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Houston Astros' Chris Johnson, right, steals second base safely as Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castros, left, loses the ball during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto hits a two-run double as Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro, left, reaches for the pitch during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Carlos Silva delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Houston Astros' Wesley Wright delivers a pitch to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 26, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Houston Astros pitcher Brett Myers delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Randy Wells delivers a pitch during the first inning of an MLB baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) </p><p>Houston Astros' Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro, right, slides under the tag by Houston Astros shortstop Angel Sanchez, left, to steal second base during the third inning of an MLB baseball game Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)</p><p>Houston Astros' Bud Norris delivers a pitch during the first inning of an MLB baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/15/4687201-halladay-pays-for-plunking-byrd-in-11-6-losshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/15/4687201-halladay-pays-for-plunking-byrd-in-11-6-lossmlbphilliessportscubsphiladelphia-phillieschicago-cubsderrek-leearamis-ramirezalfonso-sorianomarlon-byrdroy-halladaycarlos-marmolgeovany-sotoFri, 16 Jul 2010 03:16:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez hits a two-run double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starter Jamie Moyer reacts as he looks down after a solo home run hit by Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Chicago. Moyer gave up six earned runs in three innings. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee, right, celebrates with third base coach Mike Quade after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates after stealing home against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Ted Lilly delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 16, 2010, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard watches his two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 16, 2010, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel blows a bubble as he watches his team play the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, July 16, 2010, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot lays down a suicide squeeze bunt scoring Starlin Castro from third during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro, left, scores off a suicide squeeze bunt by Ryan Theriot as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz watches during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Wilson Valdez, right, turns the double play getting Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd at second and Alfonso Soriano at first during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, left, celebrates with Ryan Theriot after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto hits a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Tom Gorzelanny delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>A Chicago Cubs fan holds a sign as she watches between a baseball game the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs during the secind inning Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 18, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://nbcsports.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/09/4642561-kershaw-dodgers-beat-cubs-3-2-in-series-openerhttp://nbcsports.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/09/4642561-kershaw-dodgers-beat-cubs-3-2-in-series-openersportsnationalbaseballjoe-torremanny-ramirezrafael-furcalalfonso-sorianojames-loneyrussell-martinjonathan-broxtongeovany-sotoclayton-kershawrandy-wellsronald-belisarioathlete-healthbeth-harrisFri, 9 Jul 2010 04:46:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/09/4642489-dodgers-beat-cubs-7-0-behind-padillahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/09/4642489-dodgers-beat-cubs-7-0-behind-padillamlbsportsdodgerscubslos-angeles-dodgerschicago-cubsaramis-ramirezvicente-padillajames-loneyrussell-martincasey-blakecarlos-silvatom-gorzelannygeovany-sotoall-star-andre-ethierFri, 9 Jul 2010 04:34:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal, left, hits a two-run home run as Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto, lower right, and home plate umpire Brian Runge look on during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal points to the sky after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin looks on during the second inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Blake DeWitt dives for a ball hit for a single by Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd during the first inning of their baseball game, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp, below is forced out at second as Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro throws out Andre Ethier at first during the first inning of their baseball game, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Randy Wells throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin hits a a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley throws to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Ted Lilly, left, wipes his face after giving up a three run home run to Los Angeles Dodgers' Russell Martin during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs left fielder Tyler Colvin eyes a ball bounce off the wall after a RBI-single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier during the thirsd inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd robs Los Angeles Dodgers' Xavier Paul of a hit during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier hits an RBI-single to right against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, July 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella, left, argues with first base umpire Jerry Layne over a call in the bottom of the fifth inning playing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. Piniella was ejected from the game between innings. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs Marlon Byrd is out at the plate in a collision with Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, left, on a run scoring basehit by the Cubs Starlin Castro in the third inning of their baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. Cubs Aramis Ramirez scored on the play on the base hit to left field. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs Marlon Byrd is out at the plate in a collison with Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, left, on a run scoring base hit by the Cubs Starlin Castro in the third inning of their baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. Cubs Aramis Ramirez scored on the play on the base hit to left field. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs Marlon Byrd gets high fives for scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning of their baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tom Gorzelanny releases a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of their baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher John Ely reacts after giving up a two-run home run to the Chicago Cubs Geovany Soto in the second inning of their Major League Baseball game Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Silva yells at the umpire after being ejected in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Silva walks from the mound after being ejected in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Los Angeles. At right rear is Cubs manager Lou Piniella. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney swings on a three-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/05/4619864-chicago-beats-arizona-8-3-for-first-sweep-at-chasehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/05/4619864-chicago-beats-arizona-8-3-for-first-sweep-at-chasediamondbacksmlbsportscubsarizona-diamondbackschicago-cubsaramis-ramirezchase-fieldryan-dempstercarlos-silvatom-gorzelannygeovany-sotostarlin-castroMon, 5 Jul 2010 23:24:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Tom Gorzelanny throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a baseball game on Monday, July 5, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds makes the off balance throw for the out against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning during a baseball game on Monday, July 5, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, left, gets high-fives from teammate Derrek Lee after Ramirez hit a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Barry Enright wipes his face with a towel after being pulled from a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds, left, tosses the ball to a teammate after tagging out Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot, as he tried to stretch a double into a triple, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, watches his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome, right, of Japan, gets a high-five from coach Mike Quade after Fukudome's homerun against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez, left, rounds the bases after hitting a homerun against Arizona Diamondbacks' Barry Enright, right, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee, top, gets a high-five from Alfonso Soriano after Lee scored a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson dives but is unable to come up with a bunt hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Dempster during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Phoenix. Dempster reached first, and Geovany Soto was forced out at second. A run scored on the play. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/01/4596957-wells-takes-no-hitter-into-7th-cubs-beat-reds-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/07/01/4596957-wells-takes-no-hitter-into-7th-cubs-beat-reds-3-1mlbsportsredscubscincinnati-redschicago-cubsgeovany-sotorandy-wellsThu, 1 Jul 2010 21:46:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds' Scott Rolen slides into third base after hitting a triple in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs center fielder Marlon Byrd can't catch ball hit by the Cincinnati Reds' Scott Rolen that went for a triple during the first inning of a baseball game on Thursday, July 1, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Randy Wells fires away during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano breaks his bat as he flies out in the third inning opf a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Johnny Cueto lays down a sacrifice bunt, advancing two runners, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Chicago. 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