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Video: Cubs focus on battery with AFL prospects

The Cubs sent a handful of pitchers, as well as catcher Steve Clevenger, to the Arizona Fall League to work on specific aspects of their game.   Watch >
  •  Cubs' AFL blog  •  Around the Fall League  •  Complete AFL coverage

Photo: Steve Clevenger and Donnie Veal play for the Mesa Solar Sox. 
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Locked and loaded: Dempster re-signs with Cubs

The Cubs and Ryan Dempster agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract Tuesday, keeping the rotation intact and the All-Star where he truly wanted to be.   Full story >
  •  Dempster's call  •  Hendry's call     Dempster re-signs  •  Teahen next?  •  More

Photo: Ryan Dempster received a $4 million signing bonus and a $14 million option.  (Getty)
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Take 30 percent off all Shop items for one day only

All day Wednesday -- until 11:59 p.m. ET -- every item in the MLB.com Shop is 30 percent off, giving you a perfect opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts.   Shop now >
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Guests of honor: Cubs to christen Yankee Stadium

The Cubs will be the Yankees' first opponent in the new Yankee Stadium, playing a pair of exhibition games on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4.   Full story >
  •  New Yankee Stadium news  •  Cubs' 2009 schedule  •  General ticket information

Photo: Former Yanks player, manager Lou Piniella will help open their new stadium.  (Getty)
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Ramirez among top 10 in NL MVP Award voting

Aramis Ramirez finished in 10th place in voting for the MVP Award on Monday. Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto and Derrek Lee also earned recognition.   Full story >
  •  Pujols wins; vote totals  •  All-time winners  •  Complete Awards coverage

Photo: Aramis Ramirez batted .289 with 27 homers and 111 RBIs.  (Nam Y. Huh/AP)
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Fans' votes can help Cubs win TYIB Awards

The Cubs have nine players and manager Lou Piniella nominated in 11 categories for the 2008 This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Performance     TYIB Nominees: Starting Pitcher

 
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TYIB Rookie Nominee: Geovany Soto
TYIB Manager Nominee: Lou Piniella
TYIB Setup Nominee: Carlos Marmol
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HR
Soriano
29
2. Ramirez
27
3. Soto
23
ERA
Dempster
2.96
2. Zambrano
3.91
3. Lilly
4.09
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