http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Chicago Cubs News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7693228&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7693228&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs have high hopes for top prospect Starlin Castro can finally take a day off. The shortstop wrapped up his Arizona Fall League duty on Thursday, finishing with a .376 average in 26 games with the Mesa Solar Sox. Not bad for a 19-year-old. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7687152&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7687152&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs ink Grabow to two-year deal The Cubs signed free-agent pitcher John Grabow to a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Friday, securing a key player in the bullpen. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690400&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7690400&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs deal Heilman for two prospects The Cubs dealt right-handed reliever Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday for two Minor League prospects. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7688992&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091119&content_id=7688992&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Ricketts attends first owners meeting Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts is the new kid on the block as far as Major League Baseball owners go, and he spent his first owners meetings soaking everything in. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:48:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686588&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686588&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Dealing, not shopping, on Cubs' agenda Once the free-agent market officially opens for business on Thursday at 11:01 p.m. CT, general manager Jim Hendry and the Cubs were expected to try to make some deals to tinker with the roster rather than do much shopping. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692618&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692618&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wood hosts event for children's hospital Through the Champions for Children's event Sarah and Kerry Wood hosted at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago, the Woods brought the Cubs and White Sox together in perfect harmony for the tremendous cause of Children's Memorial Hospital. Scott Merkin http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683154&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683154&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs release spring slate The Cubs will play their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox, five times in Spring Training, according to the 2010 schedule released on Wednesday. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682906&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7682906&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Selig likes start to Ricketts' ownership New Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts will have a chance to meet the other Major League Baseball owners at a private dinner Wednesday night. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676430&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676430&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wells talks about offseason plans Projected as the No. 4 starter in the Cubs rotation for 2010, Randy Wells recently talked with MLB.com about his offseason plans and food cravings. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676798&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676798&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs donate $20K to DR community Cubs players Aramis Ramirez and Carlos Marmol joined Hall of Famers Ernie Banks and Billy Williams in ceremonies Tuesday to announce a $20,000 contribution to community projects in the Dominican Republic. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674086&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674086&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs' Grabow joins free-agent pool John Grabow filed for free agency on Monday, but the Cubs have had talks with his agent in an effort to bring the left-handed reliever back. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672632&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672632&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wells sixth in NL ROY balloting Cubs pitcher Randy Wells finished sixth in the voting for the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, announced Monday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674050&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7674050&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs have long history of awards Pitcher Randy Wells may have been the biggest surprise of 2009, winning 12 games, but it wasn't enough to give the Cubs their second straight National League Rookie of the Year. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7670912&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7670912&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Inbox: Who will be the '10 center fielder? Who will be playing center field for the Cubs next season? Is there any chance Mike Fontenot is traded? Beat reporter Carrie Muskat answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657736&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657736&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Big Z wins third Silver Slugger A pitcher who takes pride in his hitting, Carlos Zambrano is far from an easy out, and Thursday he once again garnered the opposition's respect, netting his third Silver Slugger Award. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655452&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655452&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fontenot awarded 'Super Two' status Cubs infielder Mike Fontenot was awarded the final arbitration spot for players with between two and three years of major league service, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654274&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654274&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Naples serious in wooing Cubs Two Florida businessmen didn't think it was possible that the Cubs might relocate their Spring Training site from Arizona to here until they looked the team's new owners, the Ricketts family, in the eyes. Carrie Muskat