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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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Postseason losing streak reaches nine games

Saturday's loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS proved to be the Cubs' ninth straight postseason defeat, dating back to Game 5 of the 2003 NLCS.   Full story >
  •  Short Hops  •  Gear     CHC clubhouse: NLDS Game 3  •  NLDS coverage

Photo: Aramis Ramirez is 3-for-32 over those nine playoff losses.  (Jeff Gross/Getty)
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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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Tale of two seasons: Cubs struggle in October

A team that boasted the league's best offense and a dominating rotation pulled an about-face in the NLDS, playing at its poorest in nearly every facet.   Full story >
  •  Chess Match  •  Gear     100 years or 97 wins?  •  NLDS coverage

Photo: Even Rich Harden had to battle to get 13 outs in Game 3.  (Jeff Gross/Getty)
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