Sheets shuts down Cubs to lead A's to 7-4 win

2010-03-20T17:15:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Sheets throws 4 strong innings to lead Athletics to 7-4 win over Cubs in split-squad game</div><div><p>All eyes were on Ben Sheets Saturday, and he thrived on the attention.</p><p>Sheets pitched four solid innings, allowing one earned run on three hits and three walks to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 7-4 victory over the

Theriot, Zambrano lead Cubs past Royals

2010-03-20T15:45:14Z

<div id="subtitle">Theriot drives in three, Zambrano goes five scoreless as Cubs beat Royals</div><div><p>Ryan Theriot had a three-run double and Carlos Zambrano pitched five scoreless innings Saturday, leading a Chicago Cubs split squad to a 4-0 victory over a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Lee, Soriano homer for Cubs in win over White Sox

2010-03-19T16:00:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Lee and Soriano homer for Cubs in 8-4 win over White Sox</div><div><p>Derrek Lee and Alfonso Soriano each hit two-run homers, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over their crosstown rival White Sox on Friday.</p>...

Manny uses bat, glove to help Dodgers top Cubs 7-3

2010-03-18T17:30:17Z

<div id="subtitle">Manny Ramirez hits 2-run homer, makes tough catch in left field to help Dodgers top Cubs 7-3</div><div><p>Manny Ramirez used both his bat and his glove Thursday to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs.</p><p>Ramirez got things goi...

Toyota sign could loom over Wrigley

2010-03-18T15:01:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Toyota sign would hover above Wrigley Field bleachers</div><div><p>The Chicago Cubs owe much of their identity to two things — their 101-year drought without a World Series title and Wrigley Field.</p><p>The team's new owners are working with automake...

Silva pitches 4 shutout innings, Cubs beat Rangers

2010-03-16T18:45:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Silva's 4 shutout innings, Nady's 2-run double lead Cubs past Texas 4-1</div><div><p>Carlos Silva is telling everyone — including his mother — that he is back to being an effective major league pitcher.</p><p>"I talk to my mother before and after (every) game, and the message I sent to her said: 'The way that I feel today, I don'...

Rangers Cubs Spring Baseball

2010-03-16T15:46:53Z

Chicago Cubs second baseman Mike Fontenot makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo...

Cubs Rockies Spring Baseball

2010-03-15T18:01:19Z

Colorado Rockies Jason Giambi follows through on a double in the first inning of a spring baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday, March 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

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Cubs' bus breaks down, Chicago loses to Rockies

2010-03-15T17:30:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Cubs show up late to Hi Corbett Field because of bus trouble on highway, lose to Rockies 5-2</div><div><p>The Chicago Cubs figured it was going to be a long day when their bus broke down on the side of the highway heading to Hi Corbett Field.</p><p>Turns out, the rest of the afternoon was rather short.</p><p>Chi...

Cubs' bus breaks down, Chicago falls to Rockies

2010-03-15T15:45:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Cubs show up late to Hi Corbett Field because of bus trouble on highway, fall to Rockies 5-2</div><div><p>The game took less time than the Chicago Cubs' adventurous bus ride.</p><p>The usual two-hour trip from Mesa turned into a 3 1/2-hour ordeal when Chicago's...

Cubs edge White Sox 8-7

2010-03-13T18:30:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Cubs slip past rival White Sox for 8-7 win</div><div><p>Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs handled a stiff breeze to slip past their rivals from the Windy City.</p><p>Dempster, who is expected to grab a spot as one of the Cubs' top three starting pitchers, allowed one hit in three innings. He struck out two, walked none and allow...

Cubs not worried after Ramirez leaves game

2010-03-13T17:00:06Z

<div id="subtitle">Piniella is concerned about pitching, not Ramirez's injury in Cubs' win over Reds</div><div><p>Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he's far more concerned about what his pitching staff will look like in three weeks than about Chicago third baseman Aramis Ramirez having to leave a spring ga...

Wood Says Farewell To Cubs

2010-03-13T17:22:47Z

Kerry Wood has been a Cubs player for 10 years now. He won?t be back next year. It was a disappointing thing for most Cubs fans and teammates to see.<br><br>That chapter of Kerry Wood?s life is now over but he has memories that will last a lifetime. The end of his baseball life was bittersweet but he knew it was something he had to do.<br><br>Wood was a free-agent and had he stayed playing, then he would have been on ...

Cubs' Gorzelanny has strong outing

2010-03-13T00:00:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Vying for spot in Cubs' rotation, Gorzelanny has strong out in 6-5 win over White Sox</div><div><p>Tom Gorzelanny proved he could pitch out of a jam, even though it was one of his own creation.</p><p>The 6-foot-2, 205-pound left-hander held the Chicago White Sox ...

Brewers Cubs Spring Baseball

2010-03-12T02:23:29Z

Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez makes a catch on a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Marlon Byrd during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)...

Silva throws 3 scoreless innings in Cubs win

2010-03-11T16:02:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Silva throws 3 scoreless innings as Chicago Cubs beat San Diego Padres 8-7</div><div><p>Carlos Silva threw three scoreless innings after making an adjustment during a bullpen session, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 on Thursday.</p><p>Silva, acqu...

Giants Cubs Spring Baseball

2010-03-10T15:16:00Z

Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot is picked off first base during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Cubs GM Hendry lashes out at OF Milton Bradley

2010-03-10T14:00:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry tells outfielder Milton Bradley to blame himself, not others</div><div><p>Cubs general manager Jim Hendry says Milton Bradley should stop blaming the team, manager and fans for his failure to produce during his tumultuous season in Chicago....

Garciaparra ends career by retiring in Boston

2010-03-10T11:00:57Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - Six-times All-Star Nomar Garciaparra retired Wednesday after signing a one-day contract with the Boston Red Sox so he could end his career with the team he made his mark with.</p><p>The 36-year-old Garciaparra, one of baseball's best shortstops during his...

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