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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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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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What a trip: Travel to see the World Baseball Classic

Book a travel package to Toronto, San Juan, San Diego, Miami or Los Angeles and see the world's best compete in the World Baseball Classic in March.   Book now >
  •  World Baseball Classic tickets  •  Classic coverage  •  Tournament brackets

Photo: The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to be played from March 5-23. 
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Save today with MasterCard at the MLB.com Shop

From now until 10:59 CT tonight, save with MasterCard at the MLB.com Shop. Use MasterCard and save 15 percent on your purchase of $100 or more.   Shop now >
  •  Try the MLB.com Gift Finder  •  MLB.com Gift Cards  •  Personalize a jersey

 
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Help Cubs prospect Hoffpauir earn Minors honors

Micah Hoffpauir, who hit four home runs in one game on Aug. 9, is a This Year in Minor League Baseball candidate for Single-Game Performance.   VOTE NOW >
  •  Hoffpauir's bio, stats  •  Hoffpauir had game for the ages  •  Minors shop

Photo: Micah Hoffpauir homered in four straight at-bats on Aug. 9. 
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Cubs prospects hope AFL leads to Wrigley
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.307
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.291
3. Ramirez
.289
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3.91
3. Lilly
4.09
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