http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Chicago Cubs News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5672946&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5672946&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs walk away winners in 10 Jake Fox drew a walk-off walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday afternoon. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673014&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5673014&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Soto starts to right himself at plate Mired in a massive slump in the season's early going, Geovany Soto has begun to find his form at the plate, and a big reason has been his ability to go the other way. Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676970&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5676970&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Piniella suggests lineup in flux Lou Piniella hinted Friday that he would make some changes in the lineup for Game 3 of the four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664782&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664782&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Lee's drives in seven as Cubs win Derrek Lee drove in a career-high seven runs on a three-run homer and a grand slam as the Cubs defeated the Brewers, 9-5, on Thursday. Geovany Soto and Jake Fox also went deep. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665952&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665952&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Piniella still has the fire; Cubs do, too With the Cubs off to a mediocre start, Lou Piniella was questioned about his passion for managing. He left no doubt Wednesday when he was ejected, and the Cubs skipper maintains there's a lot of baseball left to play for Chicago to make a run. Carrie Muskat http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/leadoff_man_2.html?partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:30:30 EDT http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/leadoff_man_2.html?partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658572&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658572&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs acquire Baker from Rockies The Cubs, trying to bolster their bench, acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for Minor League pitcher Al Alburquerque on Thursday. To make room on the roster, Ryan Freel was designated for assignment. Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664210&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664210&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Soriano gets second day off to hone swing Alfonso Soriano got one more day off to work on his timing. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Thursday that he was giving the leadoff man a second day off to allow Soriano time to work in the batting cage. Carrie Muskat http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/cotts_has_tommy_john_surgery.html?partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:46:00 EDT http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/cotts_has_tommy_john_surgery.html?partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5646654&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5646654&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Pitching prevails in Cubs' win over Bucs Randy Wells tossed seven innings, giving up just one run on six hits for his third victory of both the 2009 season and his Major League career. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5646868&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5646868&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs look to go on a run at Wrigley Field Despite dealing with injuries, the Cubs hope to start a successful run when they play the Brewers on Thursday in the opener of a series at Wrigley Field. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5650166&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5650166&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Piniella ejected for first time since July 2008 Lou Piniella was tossed in the top of the sixth inning by first-base umpire Chad Fairchild after arguing a close play at the bag. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648408&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648408&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Ramirez to play three games for Peoria Aramis Ramirez, who hasn't played since dislocating his left shoulder on May 8, will play three games for Class A Peoria starting Friday. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618884&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618884&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs close disappointing June The Chicago Cubs' first losing month of the regular season in almost two years ended Tuesday night, but not before they suffered one final insult. Hindered by an unusual play and a sluggish offense, the Cubs lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, in front of 17,054 at PNC Park. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618928&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618928&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fuld ready to contribute Minutes after arriving at the Cubs' clubhouse Monday afternoon, Sam Fuld tried on caps to find the perfect fit. Now, Fuld looks to find where he fits in with the Cubs' plan as Chicago visits Pittsburgh for the series finale Wednesday night at PNC Park. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618904&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618904&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs recall Samardzija, option Ascanio Jeff Samardzija is back in a Cubs uniform. The 6-foot-5 pitcher was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, replacing righty Jose Ascanio, who was optioned to Iowa. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618966&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5618966&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Bradley gets work, takes day off A day after manager Lou Piniella said Milton Bradley could sit out a few days in the Pirates series to work with hitting coach Von Joshua, Bradley was indeed out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5600610&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5600610&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Harden douses win drought Rich Harden did something Monday he hadn't done since May 12: earn a win. Backed by Harden's solid outing, the Cubs beat the Pirates, 3-1, in front of 15,400 at PNC Park. Wayne Staats http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_chc Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5600658&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5600658&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Lilly positioned for rebound Instead of dwelling on his rough last outing, Ted Lilly is looking forward to his next start that much more. Lilly takes the mound Tuesday night when the Cubs visit the Pirates at PNC Park as he looks to rebound from his performance against the Tigers last Thursday. Wayne Staats