Cubs quintet eligible for free agency
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EDT)
Reed Johnson and Rich Harden were among the 79 Major League players who filed for free agency on Thursday, the first day they were eligible to do so.

Cashner makes his own breaks
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EDT)
Cubs prospect Andrew Cashner pitched four shutout innings for the second start in a row as the Mesa Solar Sox defeated the Peoria Javelinas, 8-1, on Thursday afternoon.

Diamond hopeful he can shine for Cubs
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:00 EDT)
The Cubs claimed Thomas Diamond off waivers from the Texas Rangers in early September. Never heard of him? The right-hander has stellar credentials.

Cubs owners visit potential Spring sites
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:00 EDT)
After looking at three sites in Florida a month earlier, three members of the Ricketts family took a helicopter ride in Mesa, Ari., Wednesday to see six potential sites for a new Spring Training facility.

Lilly undergoes arthroscopic surgery
(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:54:00 EDT)
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly had hoped the discomfort he felt in his left shoulder would go away once he had a chance to rest, but it didn't, and on Tuesday, Lilly underwent a left shoulder arthroscopy and debridement.

Inbox: Will family ties lead to prize?
(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:00 EDT)
What influence will the Ricketts family have? Will the Cubs stay in Mesa, Ariz., for Spring Training? Beat reporter Carrie Muskat tackles questions in the latest Inbox installment.

Ricketts introduced as Cubs' owners
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:31:00 EDT)
On Friday, the Ricketts family was formally introduced as the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, purchasing the team, Wrigley Field, and a share in Comcast SportsNet Chicago for $845 million from the Tribune Co.

Q&A with Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:00 EDT)
In an exclusive interview with MLB.com, new Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts discusses his future plans for the team and Wrigley Field.

Cubs' new owners to keep staff intact
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:55:00 EDT)
The Ricketts family does not plan on changing the coaching staff or manager or general manager now that they have formally taken over the team and Wrigley Field.

Sites competing for Cubs' spring facility
(Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:50:00 EDT)
The cities of Mesa, Ariz., and Naples, Fla., are gearing up for a battle over where the Cubs will spend their time in Spring Tranining.

Ricketts officially now Cubs owners
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EDT)
The Ricketts family formally took control of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and 25 percent of Comcast Sportsnet after a financial closing on Tuesday.

Hill hosting an event for Make-a-Wish
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:28:00 EDT)
Koyie Hill is hoping he can make wishes come true. The Cubs catcher will host a charity event on Dec. 5 at the Hartman Arena in Wichita, Kan., to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Kansas.

Cubs Convention tix go on sale Nov. 4
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:48:00 EDT)
Need a baseball fix this winter? Weekend passes for the 25th annual Cubs Convention to be held in January go on sale Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. CT.

Timeline: Cubs ownership
(Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT)
On Tuesday, the Ricketts family took over control of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and a 25 percent share of Comcast SportsNet Chicago for $845 million from the Tribune Co. Here's a timeline of Cubs ownership.

Burke's turnaround year earns reward
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:51:00 EDT)
After three less than impressive Minor League seasons, something clicked for Kyler Burke, and he hit his way to the Cubs' Minor League Player of the Year award.

Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010?
(Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EDT)
Mike Fontenot, Starlin Castro, the city of Mesa, and Mark DeRosa are the topics in this week's Inbox, as beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers Cubs fans' questions.

Path of the Pros: Derrek Lee
(Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:48:00 EDT)
With undeniable talent and an unwavering work ethic, Derrek Lee has evolved from a scrawny 17-year-old kid to the Chicago Cubs' team captain.