Wells puts glasses idea to rest
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:15:00 EDT)
Randy Wells has given up the idea of wearing glasses, and the Cubs righty didn't seem to miss them during an excellent start on Friday.
Cubs nail four homers vs. White Sox
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT)
Derrek Lee, Marlon Byrd, Alfonso Soriano and Xavier Nady all went deep in Friday's win over the White Sox.
Clock ticking on Gray's shot at 'pen
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EDT)
Even though only three pitchers have been named, there appears to be one opening remaining in the Cubs' bullpen, and Jeff Gray is running out of time.
Cubs reassign Cashner, seven others
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EDT)
The Cubs trimmed eight players from the spring camp roster, including 2008 No. 1 Draft pick Andrew Cashner.
Ramirez continues to battle sore triceps
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:36:00 EDT)
Nearly a week after feeling discomfort in his right triceps following a throw, Aramis Ramirez was held out of the lineup again Friday, and he'll head to Minor League camp for some at-bats Saturday.
Guzman to have surgery, out indefinitely
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:09:00 EDT)
After visiting with renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews, Cubs reliever Angel Guzman has decided to have surgery to repair a significant tear in his right shoulder.
Fontenot focused on fast start
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:37:00 EDT)
Cubs manager Lou Piniella has said Mike Fontenot has the edge at second base for the Cubs over Jeff Baker, but Fontenot isn't taking anything for granted.
Optimistic Lilly returns to camp
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:00 EDT)
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, coming back from offseason arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder, threw to hitters for the first time on Thursday and could be ready for the rotation by mid-April.
Arizona legislature approves surcharges
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:12:00 EDT)
The Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Spring Training ticket surcharge plan designed to keep the Cubs in Mesa and generate more than $100 million for improvements to facilities across the Valley over the next 30 years.
Dempster works four innings in loss to LA
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:52:00 EDT)
Ryan Dempster allowed a two-run homer to Manny Ramirez in the first inning and the Cubs fell to the Dodgers, 7-3, on Thursday.
Aramis scratched with lingering soreness
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:19:00 EDT)
Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez was scratched from Thursday's lineup because of soreness in his right triceps.
Cream rises to top on All-Decade team
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT)
The Cubs enjoyed one of their most successful decades from 2000-09. MLB.com looks back on the players that made that run by picking the Cubs' All-Decade team.
Fuld running down big league dream
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:51:00 EDT)
Diabetes has never stopped Sam Fuld, 28, from pursuing his dream of being a big league ballplayer.
'Fired up' Silva shines in third start
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:50:00 EDT)
Carlos Silva got good news on Tuesday from his mother, and the Cubs got an even better report on the right-hander.
Cubs working on deal with Toyota
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:48:00 EDT)
The Cubs, looking for sponsorship opportunities, are working on an agreement with Toyota in which a giant logo for the Japanese carmaker would be erected behind the left-field bleachers at Wrigley Field.
Bauman: Clean slate bodes well for Cubs
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EDT)
Better health, better hitting, better team chemistry -- all of it should add up to better Cubs in 2010.
Nady makes good use of DH slot
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EDT)
Xavier Nady delivered a two-out, two-run double in the third in front of the fourth-largest crowd in the history of HoHoKam Park during Tuesday's win.
Lilly's return to rotation drawing near
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:26:00 EDT)
Ted Lilly, recovering from shoulder surgery, may only need three starts before he can be inserted into the Cubs' rotation.
Piniella names Theriot leadoff man
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:49:00 EDT)
Lou Piniella named Ryan Theriot his leadoff man on Monday and said the shortstop's LSU teammate, Mike Fontenot, has the edge at second base.
Zambrano solid despite obstacles
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:49:00 EDT)
Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano overcame a broken-down bus, high winds and out-of-whack mechanics on Monday.
Colvin stays hot against Rockies
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:40:00 EDT)
Tyler Colvin went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Carlos Zambrano added an RBI to his four solid innings in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies on Monday.
Inbox: What to make of Silva's spring
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:30:00 EDT)
Beat reporter Carrie Muskat fields questions from Cubs fans on Carlos Silva, Mike Fontenot and Tyler Colvin in this week's Inbox.
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