Mentors guiding Castro as he progresses
(Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:35:00 -0400)
Aln Trammell and first-base coach Ivan DeJesus are giving Starlin Castro a crash course on being a Major League shortstop. The hardest part is trying not to overload the Kid.

Lilly remains a target for playoff contenders
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:04:00 -0400)
Will Ted Lilly make his next start for the Cubs on Monday? The team may not know until Saturday afternoon.

Cubs haven't figured out long division
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:57:00 -0400)
The Cubs have to be looking forward to playing the Rockies this weekend. They're 11-5 against the National League West so far and continued to struggle against the Central on Wednesday.

Lee rejects deal to Angels
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:14:00 -0400)
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee has invoked his 10-and-5 rights and rejected a proposed trade to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Big Z to clear air with mates before returning
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:43:00 -0400)
Carlos Zambrano, who will join the Cubs on Friday in time for the start of a three-game series against the Rockies, will meet with his teammates prior to batting practice to clear the air.

Cubs can't back Lilly's scoreless start
(Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:14:00 -0400)
Ted Lilly pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, but the left-hander did not get a decision in the Cubs' 6-1 loss to the Astros on Tuesday. The question now is when -- and for whom -- Lilly's next start will be.

Piniella proud of Lilly's performance on Cubs
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:34:06 -0400)
Ted Lilly, a hot commodity on the market, could be making his last start for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the Astros, if the rumors are correct. Saturday's 3 p.m. CT Trade Deadline precedes his next scheduled start.

Gorzelanny thinks multiple no-nos is a fluke
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:27:00 -0400)
Cubs lefty Tom Gorzelanny said Tuesday it's strictly coincidence -- and better pitching -- that there are more no-hitters this season than in years past.

Soto out to rest bruised left foot
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:23:43 -0400)
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto did not start Tuesday to give his bruised left foot more time to heal. Koyie Hill started Tuesday and could be behind the plate again Wednesday if Soto can't go.

Cubs down to three sites for Mesa complex
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:07:00 -0400)
The Cubs have apparently narrowed the list of potential Spring Training sites in Mesa, Ariz., to three locations, including Riverview Park and its golf course, a downtown area known as Site 17, and a spot in the northeast part of town.

Big Z eager to apologize to teammates
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:48:00 -0400)
Carlos Zambrano said he can't wait to see his Cubs teammates to apologize in person, something he would have done sooner if allowed. "I know I made a mistake," Zambrano told MLB.com on Tuesday.

Cubs' Colvin thrives while still learning
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:58:00 -0400)
Tyler Colvin is hitting home runs at a pace better than Prince Fielder or even Albert Pujols. The Cubs' rookie outfielder has a .531 slugging percentage. He's played so well, he's bumped high-priced outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to the bench. But that doesn't mean Colvin can skip his lessons.

Theriot ends homer drought, backs Silva
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:20:00 -0400)
Ryan Theriot hit his first home run in 700 at-bats, a solo shot, and Geovany Soto added a two-run double to back Carlos Silva and lift the Cubs to a 5-2 victory Monday night over the Astros.

Soto day-to-day with injured foot
(Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:12:27 -0400)
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his left foot in the third inning Monday night.

Cubs' Ramirez offers perspective on deadline
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:52:54 -0400)
In July 2003, Aramis Ramirez's wife was expecting their first child. He began that month playing for the Pirates, but on July 22, the third baseman was dealt to the Cubs in a five-player trade.

Ramirez named NL Player of the Week
(Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:46:00 -0400)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez has been named Bank of America National League Player of the Week for the period of July 19-25, 2010.


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