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A report published in today's Sun-Times stated that Mark Cuban, one of the five finalists vying for ownership of the Cubs, will have "Zero Chance" of being approved by Bud Selig and Major League Baseball owners.

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Cancer takes 'nice, humble' ex-Cubs pitcher Kevin Foster

Former major league pitcher Kevin Foster, who fulfilled a lifelong dream by playing for the Cubs, died Saturday at the age of 39. The former Evanston High star died in an Oklahoma City hospital after a six-month bout with renal cell carcinoma, his brother, Mark Foster, said.

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A prayer for the Tampa Bay rays

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White Sox win saves face for Windy City

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The Goat strikes again?

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Musician loses Milwaukee gig for playing a little 'Go Cubs Go'

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