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The Chicago Cubs have given their fans very little reason to cheer at the Major League level since their two straight N.L. Central titles in 2007 and 2008. In fact, the last two years saw them lose 101 and 96 games, respectively. This year promises to end no better. At 20-33 entering play on June 1, the Cubs are on pace to finish 61-101 for the…

I may have spoken too soon when I used my first vote for the American League All-Star team on May 27. I voted for Miguel Cabrera to start at first base. Cabrera is having a very nice season at .323, 8 HR, and 46 RBI through May 28. Not many could argue against voting for Cabrera, but Toronto Blue Jays fans might take exception. Why? They have their…

Congratulations to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett for throwing his first career no-hitter in 324 career starts. Beckett struck out Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the game and complete the task. Beckett's line for the game reads 9.0 innings, 0 ER, 0 H, 3 BB, and 6 K. He lowered his season ERA to 2.43 and raised his record…

After they finished in fourth or fifth place in each of the past three years, the Toronto Blue Jays suddenly find themselves flying high above the American League East. Entering play on May 24, the Blue Jays lead the division by 1.5 games over the Baltimore Orioles after winning four straight and nine out of eleven from May 12-23. They are 15-7 in…