http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Chicago Cubs News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3156055&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3156055&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Zambrano's Cubs fall to Astros For the second time in as many nights, Chicago's sputtering offense managed just one run as Houston defeated ace Carlos Zambrano and the Cubs, 4-1, Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 43,129 at Minute Maid Park. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3156274&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3156274&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs aim to end road woes in Houston The Cubs know their chances of keeping the top spot in the NL Central will be enhanced if they can play better on the road, starting in Sunday's Houston finale. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155045&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155045&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Struggling Fukudome drops to seventh Kosuke Fukudome and his falling batting average fell into new territory Saturday when Cubs manager Lou Piniella dropped the outfielder to seventh in the order. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155021&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155021&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Blister could send Wood to DL The Cubs are going to have to wait another day -- or perhaps days -- until Kerry Wood is ready to resume closer duties. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3158596&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3158596&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc The Tribune Co. receives last bidders The Tribune Co. received at least seven bids to buy the Cubs franchise and Wrigley Field, including one from Mark Cuban, as a reported deadline passed for proposals on Friday. Nick Zaccardi http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155689&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3155689&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Can Soriano spark slumping Cubs? Maybe Alfonso Soriano's return is all the Cubs offense needs to start humming again. After all, despite their recent struggles, the Cubs still lead the National League in hitting with a .280 team batting average. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149482&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149482&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs drop duel to open second half Hunter Pence's walk-off double with none out in the ninth lifted Houston to a 2-1 victory over the Cubs Friday night at Minute Maid Park. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3152694&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080719&content_id=3152694&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc No limitations for Zambrano vs. Astros All-Star right-hander Carlos Zambrano will make his third start since coming off the DL, and he will no longer have to follow pitch count limitations in his next start. Jim Molony http://markderosa.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 29 May 2008 03:54:39 EDT http://markderosa.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149612&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149612&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs place Lieber on disabled list Jon Lieber's sore right foot landed the veteran right-hander on the disabled list Friday, and the Cubs recalled infielder Micah Hoffpauir from Triple-A Iowa to take Lieber's place on the roster. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148879&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148879&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Soriano eyes Thursday for return Alfonso Soriano took batting practice Friday for the first time since July 5 and barring any setbacks could return to the lineup on Thursday night against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149149&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3149149&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wood healing, but not ready for action The blister on his right index finger that kept Kerry Wood out of the All-Star Game was better Friday, but the Cubs' closer apparently isn't 100 percent. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3145785&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3145785&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs look to start second half strong The Cubs begin the official start of the second half on the road in Houston on Friday, having the best record in the National League and looking to improve their road record. Jim Molony http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3137392&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3137392&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fans aflutter over Cubs' chances Entering the All-Star break tied with the best record in baseball is a first for Chicago, and Cubs fans are seeing it as a sign that this could be the year the North Siders finally win another pennant. Nick Zaccardi http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3143575&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080717&content_id=3143575&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs young and old can't avoid curse For Ryne Sandberg, it was the 1969 collapse. For Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams, it was the Game 7 loss in the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field. But for all, it's the constant talk of finally winning that coveted World Series. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143013&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143013&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wrigley Field to host NHL game Hockey is coming to Wrigley Field on New Year's Day. The oldest National League ballpark will play host to an outdoor regular-season NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 1, the league announced on Wednesday. Nick Zaccardi http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080708&content_id=3095299&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080708&content_id=3095299&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Role reversal gives duo new life Getting Kerry Wood and Ryan Dempster to trade places wasn't much of a gamble. The two may finally be in the right spots, and that has benefitted the Cubs the most in the first half. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080708&content_id=3095302&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080708&content_id=3095302&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs midterm report Rich Harden now is in the rotation, and as long as Ryan Dempster pitches at Wrigley Field, all is right in the Cubs' world. They enter the second half with the best record in the National League, and have a chance to end the longest championship drought in professional sports. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143132&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143132&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Injured Cubs fan released from hospital Dominic DiAngi, the 7-year-old boy struck in the head by a foul ball last Thursday, was released from a local hospital on Wednesday and is recovering on schedule, according to a hospital spokesman. Nick Zaccardi http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143419&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:32:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080716&content_id=3143419&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3137825&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3137825&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs arms stand out at ASG Carlos Zambrano tossed two scoreless innings, Ryan Dempster struck out the side in the ninth to force extras and Carlos Marmol struck out two in a scoreless 13th in Tuesday's All-Star Game. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134840&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134840&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs' quantity reflects quality at ASG Kerry Wood won't be pitching in the All-Star Game, but he came for the festivities and to soak in the atmosphere. As he took questions from reporters Monday afternoon during the players' press conference, that atmosphere had to feel a little familiar. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134847&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134847&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fukudome embraces All-Star honor While Hideki Matsui prepares for his eighth All-Star Game, Kosuke Fukudome will ready for his first. And in the process, the Cubs rookie will become the first player from Japan to crack the National League's All-Star lineup since Hideo Nomo started on the mound in the 1995 Midsummer Classic. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134556&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080714&content_id=3134556&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mailbag: Cubs trade away too much? Did the Cubs give up too much for Harden? Are the Cubs playing much better at home than in years past? Why did Aramis Ramirez change his socks? What's the timetable for Jeff Samardzija's callup? Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers these question and more in the latest mailbag. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3130577&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3130577&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Dempster takes first home loss of year Home wasn't as sweet Sunday as it had been most of this first half for Ryan Dempster. Dempster suffered his first loss at Wrigley Field as Tim Lincecum hit an RBI triple and outdueled his fellow All-Star to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Cubs. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127779&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3127779&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Marmol replaces Wood on NL All-Stars Cubs pitcher Carlos Marmol was named to the National League All-Star team to replace teammate Kerry Wood, who cannot pitch because of a blister on his pitching hand. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128211&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3128211&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Lilly, Lee visit injured boy in hospital Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly and first baseman Derrek Lee visited Saturday with 7-year-old Dominic DiAngi of Frankfort, Ill., who was hit on the head by a foul ball off Lilly's bat at Wrigley Field. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3133248&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080713&content_id=3133248&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs eye Soriano's return in second half Though Alfonso Soriano won't be back for the Cubs' opener against Houston to kick off action following the All-Star break, he's not far off. The resilient Cubs have survived without him and head into the second half with the best record in the National League. Nick Zaccardi and Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3119652&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3119652&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Johnson gives Cubs walk-off win After letting a seven-run lead slip away Saturday, the Cubs earned a hard-fought 8-7 win vs. the Giants on Reed Johnson's RBI single in the 11th. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121464&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121464&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wood sidelined for All-Star Game Due to a blister on his right index finger, Cubs closer Kerry Wood announced Saturday that he will not be available to pitch in the All-Star Game. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3119660&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3119660&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Theriot enjoying All-Star-worthy year Ryan Theriot, who will likely be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale vs. the Giants, has established himself as one of the top shortstops in the NL. Nick Zaccardi http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121534&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080712&content_id=3121534&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Harden enjoys Wrigley experience Welcome to Wrigley, Rich Harden. In his first start since being acquired on Tuesday, Harden hurled 5 1/3 shutout innings, holding the Giants to five hits and three walks, while striking out 10 in the Cubs' 8-7 victory. Nick Zaccardi