Castillo's knee sprain adds to catching woes

With Welingon Castillo expected to be out for up to a week with a right knee sprain, the Cubs added much-needed depth behind the plate by acquiring Koyie Hill from the Reds on Saturday for cash considerations.
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Wood's 20-K game highlights his top moments

In an interview in February for the Cubs' Vineline magazine, Kerry Wood was asked to list his top five moments. His 20-strikeout game came in at No. 1.
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Teammates have special appreciation for Kid K

James Russell grew up in Texas, so the Cubs left-hander knows all about its rich history of producing big, strong pitchers. He also knows the state's two favorite sons — Nolan Ryan and Kerry Wood. Wood's legacy will live on, but the Irving, Texas, native's career is over.
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Cubs call on Dempser to even series

The White Sox and Cubs don't get to see each other that often, but a pitching matchup between the two clubs on Saturday will pit a pair of hurlers who have a solid amount of experience facing their crosstown rivals — John Danks and Ryan Dempster.
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In final outing, Wood fans one, then retires

Kerry Wood, who burst onto the scene in 1998 with the Cubs, pitching a 20-strikeout game in his fifth Major League start, threw three pitches on Friday for career strikeout No. 1,582, which was his last. He announced his retirement postgame.
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Baseball reflects on Wood's career

Former teammates, opponents and managers discuss the career of Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who pitched in his last game Friday at Wrigley Field before retiring.
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Cubs option Volstad to Triple-A Iowa

Cubs righty Chris Volstad, winless in his last 19 starts, was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, and catcher Blake Lalli's contract was selected from the Minor League team.
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LaHair finally getting chance he needed

Entering this season, Bryan LaHair had just 195 career big league at-bats in a professional career that began in 2003. Now that he's being given consistent playing time with the Cubs, the big first baseman is proving he belongs.
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Sveum ejected after arguing call at second

Manager Dale Sveum knew he could expect some intensity between the Cubs and White Sox in their intracity Interleague Play games, and he showed some himself in the fifth inning Friday, when he was ejected for arguing a call at second.
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Sveum no stranger to intense rivalries

Dale Sveum has been a part of intense rivalries, participating in the Red Sox-Yankees series as a player and a coach. This weekend will be his first exposure to the Crosstown Showdown between the Cubs and White Sox.
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