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Phillies Series Preview

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:03 +0000

The Cubs limp back to Wrigley for a short homestand after a disappointing 2-3 roadtrip. The last series against the Phillies was part of a turning point for the season--let's hope these two games can put the Cubs back on the right track.

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Top 20 Prospects Update

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:13 +0000

A look at how VFTB's Top 20 prospects are performing in the minors. Warning: It's not good.

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Game 36: Wave Goodbye to Another Winnable Game

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:09:09 +0000

Tuesday's afternoon matchup between the Cubs and Cardinals was a rollercoaster of joy and pain--in short, it was a Cubs game. Here's a look at some of the key Ups and Downs. And we'll try to have some Fun With Stats along the way.

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The Post I Didn’t Write

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:47:33 +0000

Jeremiah has some thoughts on the recent controversy regarding Kerry Wood's supposed lack of professionalism, and the unprofessional guy at the center of it who seems to get a pass.

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Interview with Anthony Rizzo

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:21 +0000

View from the Bleachers got a chance to speak with top Cubs prospect Anthony Rizzo on Saturday. Find out about his most underrated skill, his thoughts upon finding out at the start of spring training that he was going to Iowa and his stint in the Majors with San Diego last season.

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Game 35: Dempster shuns support; Cubs win anyway

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:46:35 +0000

Dempster finally gets the run support he lacked in 2012; then he throws it all away in the blink of an eye. Campana, Soriano, and the bullpen refuse to let the Cubs lose in St. Louis.

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Cardinals Series Preview

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:58:05 +0000

After a disappointing series in Milwaukee, the Cubs head to St. Louis for a quick two games before heading back home. The whirlwind schedule doesn't offer much down time, so the Cubs need to get rested and get better on the fly.

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The Minor League Melting Pot

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Welcome to the new format. It's my goal for the Monday posts to bring you the highlights around the web from the previous week related to the Cubs minor league team.

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Game 34: The Shark Strikes Again

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:25 +0000

Josh takes a look at how the Cubs avoided the brooms from the Brewers for the second time this season thanks to Jeff Samardzija's arm and some hot pink bats.

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Game 33: Not Enough Recovery Time

joe@viewfromthebleachers.com (Joe Aiello) — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:13:40 +0000

Chris Volstad's struggles don't seem to end. Katie takes a look at another disappointing Cubs game as they drop game number two in the three game series.

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