Chicago Cubs News

Diamondbacks, Cubs hold out Johnson, Zambrano (AP)

Sun, 11 May 2008 18:36:47 +0000

Forget about the big matchup between Big Z and the Big Unit. The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks held Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson out of Sunday’s game because of heavy rain, strong winds and temperatures in the 40s in Chicago. Instead, the Cubs’ Sean Gallagher was to make his first start of the season, with Edgar Gonzalez taking the mound for the Diamondbacks, who were trying to avoid a…

Soriano, Fukudome lead Cubs over ‘Backs 7-2 (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:12:59 +0000

Alfonso Soriano played like his old self Saturday. The Chicago Cubs star had four hits, including a go-ahead double in a six-run seventh inning, and showed some flair on the bases to help the Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2. Kosuke Fukudome’s first homer since opening day capped the seventh-inning rally as the Cubs won their second straight against the team that swept them in the first round…

Rollins has big night in return from DL (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 07:36:27 +0000

Freddy Sanchez lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to another dramatic win with a ninth-inning RBI single. Rickie Weeks stopped Milwaukee’s six-game losing with a big hit of his own in the Brewers’ last at-bat. And Jimmy Rollins stole the spotlight from both of them with a triumphant return from the disabled list.

Lilly pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Diamondbacks (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:01:26 +0000

Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. Instead of throwing a tantrum on the mound, Lilly led the Chicago Cubs over Arizona 3-1 Friday in the first meeting between the teams since the Diamondbacks’ first-round sweep in last year’s playoffs.

Soto wins NL Rookie of the Month (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:52:14 +0000

Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was named the National League Rookie of the Month for April on Friday.

Idol’s Amanda Overmyer butchers the Anthem at Wrigley (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:08 +0000

Dear Chicago Cubs , I am asking you to please consider a new rule at the corner of Clark and Addison: Unless…

Cubs activate Eyre, send Marshall down (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:13:55 +0000

The Chicago Cubs activated left-handed reliever Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list Friday and optioned left-handed pitcher Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa. Eyre has missed the first 34 games this season with left elbow inflammation. He said Friday he has been taking medication for arthritis in the joint.

Cubs activate LHP Eyre (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:36:48 +0000

The Chicago Cubs activated lefthander reliever Scott Eyre from the disabled list on Friday prior to the opener of a weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

At the Letters: Complete coverage on CG’s (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:34:00 +0000

Readers expound on pitch counts, outer-space endeavors and hot pitchers … and a Cards fan comes back for more.

Former Gov. Thompson: Agency hopes to keep Wrigley name (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:42:15 +0000

Former Governor Jim Thompson said the agency that could buy Wrigley Field wants to the name and character of the historic ballpark to stay as is. Thompson, chairman of Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, said Wednesday that he hasn’t heard of any deals to link Wrigley’s name to a corporate sponsorship.