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We haven't thought much of the Cubs in recent weeks, as they fell out of contention in the NL Central race. The storylines just keep repeating themselves -- Will Wood/Prior pitch again this year? Will Dusty last until the end of the season? -- that we've just sort of ignored the North Siders.

Remember 1987? Think Debbie Gibson, Poison, and Spuds McKenzie. That was also the last time Greg Maddux didn't win at least 15 games in a season! Maddux hit the 15 win milestone for the 17th straight year on Thursday, adding to the record he claimed from none other than Cy Young himself.

In the most anticipated event for Cubs fans since the destruction of the Bartman ball, Chicago Cubs phenom Mark Prior makes his first start of the season today. After having been sidelined since Spring Training with achilles tendon and elbow injuries, Prior will be limited to a specific pitch count in his first start -- team sources refuse to reveal the number. Prior faces the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field this afternoon, the same...

The pitching rotations have been the biggest newsmakers on both sides of town in recent days. On the North Side, the biggest story is the imminent return of Mark Prior to the rotation. After a successful rehab start for AAA Iowa Cubs, Prior has been scheduled to pitch for the Cubs on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.