Cubs Game Day: Cubs crank six HRs in four innings vs Bucs
PITTSBURGH- Manager Mike Quade isn't fond of the word "spoiler," but that's the only role the Chicago Cubs can play the rest of the...
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PITTSBURGH -- The Chicago Cubs will welcome Aramis Ramirez back to the lineup Tuesday night after a one-day break to nurse a sore right...
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PITTSBURGH — It was one year ago this week that Carlos Zambrano returned from the restricted list, where he underwent a month of anger...
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PITTSBURGH — Former Cub Derrek Lee has been keeping tabs on his old team from afar, and said Monday he was surprised to see...
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PITTSBURGH — General manager Jim Hendry couldn't have made it any clearer when he said on Sunday that Kosuke Fukudome had to be traded...
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PITTSBURGH -- Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee makes his Pirates debut Monday night at PNC Park, facing his old friend and...
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PITTSBURGH -- Aramis Ramirez, mired in a 1-for-21 slump since the start of the 10-game road trip, will be on the bench Monday night for...
Get the full story >>Your morning Phil: Hendry, Kuroda, Frasor
Talking baseball while congratulating the Bears for making tough decisions: 1. Jim Hendry really is a remarkable guy. He...
Get the full story >>Cubs beat Cardinals to snap 5-game losing streak
ST. LOUIS — While Paul McCartney played at Wrigley Field on Sunday night, the Cubs continued their Magical Misery Tour with a 6-3...
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ST. LOUIS — First baseman Carlos Pena said he was happy to still be a Cub on Sunday, and hopes to return next year.
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At least one Chicago team is all in.
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ST. LOUIS -- General manager Jim Hendry said Friday not to expect any “significant” moves by the Cubs.
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ST. LOUIS — The old axiom in baseball for teams that lacked chemistry was "25 cabs for 25 players," meaning everyone was on their...
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The Astros, who on Thursday sent Hunter Pence to the Phillies, traded 2010 All-Star Michael Bourn to the Braves for four prospects....
Get the full story >>Dempster: Staying with Cubs 'more admirable' than approving trade
ST. LOUIS — Ryan Dempster is one of a handful of Cubs veterans who have opted to go down with the ship this season instead of...
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ST. LOUIS — The Cubs' long-running slide continued Saturday in a game that turned on Matt Holliday's controversial slide.
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ST. LOUIS — With two months left in the season and the Cubs on pace for 98 losses, is Mike Quade managing for his job?
Get the full story >>MLB whispers: Home run derby doesn't do anyone any favors
There's a reason teams aren't excited about their players participating in the Home Run Derby. Entering the weekend, the eight hitters who...
Get the full story >>Rogers: Trade for Beltran may be master stroke
When the White Sox traded for Freddy Garcia in 2004, Ken Williams had the perfect explanation for the mid-season move.
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The Los Angeles Times reports: The Dodgers are close to trading shortstop Rafael Furcal to the Cardinals.
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ST. LOUIS- With two months left in the season and the Chicago Cubs on pace for 98 losses, is Mike Quade managing for his job?
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ST. LOUIS- Matt Garza's memorable July run ended Friday night the same way it began- without getting a win.
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ST. LOUIS — The Cubs are likely to play out the string with most of the same players who got them into this mess, and general...
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ST. LOUIS — Aramis Ramirez said he was "misunderstood" Thursday in Milwaukee when he wavered on his no-trade status by...
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ST. LOUIS — General manager Jim Hendry said he's not going to "blow the place up" as some fans have suggested, and believes the Cubs...
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ST. LOUIS -- Manager Mike Quade has returned to the daily double at the top of his lineup, inserting Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney...
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MILWAUKEE — After repeatedly saying he wouldn't waive his no-trade rights, Aramis Ramirez appeared to change course Thursday after the...
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MILWAUKEE — The sleepy end to Kosuke Fukudome's stay in Chicago was in sharp contrast to its much-hyped beginning, when the Japanese...
Get the full story >>McNeil: Hendry, Angelo can't compete with Sox GM
My money would be on Kenny Williams if I could get action on which Chicago roster boss distinguishes himself this week.
Get the full story >>Ex-Sox pitcher Jackson to start for Cardinals vs. Cubs
ST. LOUIS -- Edwin Jackson is stepping right into the fire with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Get the full story >>Rosenblog: If you're going to showcase Zambrano, then really make it a show
Carlos Zambrano is pitching well enough to get traded.
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The seranades didn't last long, but they sure were fun. You could be 10 blocks away from Wrigley Field in the early months of the 2008...
Get the full story >>Your morning Phil: La Russa, Big Z, Zach Stewart
Talking baseball while waiting to see how Jay Cutler handles the lumps he took after coming out of the NFC Championship...
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MILWAUKEE- Mike Quade had his beef with the umpires last week over a missed call on a pickoff play at second base, but MLB never...
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MILWAUKEE — Carlos Zambrano says he wants to stay with the Cubs, under one condition.
Get the full story >>Brewers owner may have some tips for Ricketts
MILWAUKEE — Mark Attanasio has a little bit of advice for Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts:
Get the full story >>Don't expect Cubs to bench struggling Soriano
MILWAUKEE — While White Sox general manager Ken Williams gave manager Ozzie Guillen the backing to bench high-priced...
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MILWAUKEE — Even in a season where he has argued with umpires to continue playing during a rainstorm, and blamed an eight-run loss...
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MILWAUKEE — The Cubs bullpen was one man short Tuesday night after Kerry Wood stayed in Chicago with a stomach ailment after...
Get the full story >>Baker to lead off for Cubs vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE -- Jeff Baker makes his fifth appearance in the leadoff spot Tuesday night as the Chicago Cubs face Milwaukee left-hander Chris...
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During the last three decades of their century-plus championship drought, with most of their home games played during the day, Cubs...
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"Why not four?" seems to be the Cubs' slogan as they take their season's first three-game winning streak to Milwaukee for the start of a...
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It took extra innings with baseball's worst team and an assist from the sun, but the Cubs finally won a third straight game Sunday.
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There's less than a week to go before the trade deadline, and the rumor mill involving the Cubs has quieted. But that doesn't mean general...
Get the full story >>Gillick saw it all as a scout
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — While Pat Gillick enters the Hall of Fame as a general manager, he made his reputation in scouting and player...
Get the full story >>Rogers: Alomar joins Hall's family
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Maria Alomar couldn't stop crying. Her youngest son, Roberto, was making the speech he'd been planning for seven...
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