Cubs' bats still on break

After losing 4-1 to Houston, the Cubs are venturing back into gloom and doom territory. "We don't score many runs," Lou Piniella said. "Our road record needs to improve. We don't score many runs on the road."

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Phil Rogers: A's become an easy sell

In or out? Buyer or seller? It's the time of year when teams have to declare their intentions, and the Athletics are leading the charge for teams jumping off the fence to become sellers.

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