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Fukudome knows he needs to find his form

As he cleaned out his locker Tuesday, Kosuke Fukudome reflected on his first season in the Majors, acknowledging he needs to find his swing.   Full story >
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Photo: Kosuke Fukudome faces the prospect of proving himself next spring.  (AP)
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Cubs come to grips with early postseason exit

The Cubs cleaned out their lockers on Monday, as the focus shifts from the playoffs to offseason decisions on which free agents the team should re-sign.   Full story >
  •  NL Central champs gear  •  Vote Ramirez for Aaron Award  •  2009 schedule

Photo: Ryan Dempster will be among the Cubs' top free agents.  (Jamie Squire/Getty)
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Cut to the quick: Cubs' season ends in Los Angeles

The Cubs appeared destined for a dream season, but the NL's best team saw it snuffed out with a 3-1 loss to L.A. in Game 3 of the NLDS on Saturday.   Wrap >
  •  Call doesn't go Cubs' way  •  Gear     CHC clubhouse: NLDS Game 3  •  NLDS

Photo: Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-14 in the NLDS.  (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty)
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Piniella noble in defeat, but laments offense

Lou Piniella is tired of playing the role of "good loser," and he was frustrated by the lack of offense, but he congratulated his team on a fine season.   Full story >
  •  DeRosa's blog  •  Gear     Piniella on Cubs' NLDS struggles  •  NLDS coverage

Photo: Lou Piniella: "We gave it effort, we played as hard as we could."  (AP)
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Sun will rise: Future bright for disappointed Cubs

While it may be little consolation in the immediate wake of elimination, the Cubs can take solace in the fact that the majority of this group will be back.   Full story >
  •  Bauman: Curses distracting  •  Gear     Soriano: Bad time to play poorly  •  NLDS

Photo: Geovany Soto will return after a sparkling rookie season.  (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
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Help Cubs' 'Mr. Clutch' win NL Hank Aaron Award

Aramis Ramirez is the Cubs' nominee for the Hank Aaron Award, which recognizes the best offensive performers in each league, and you can help him win.   Vote now >
  •  Cubs' 'Mr. Clutch' up for Aaron  •  'Hammer' inspires honor  •  Ramirez's stats

 
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