http://www.newsvine.com/chicago-cubsNewsvine - chicago-cubsen-usCopyright 2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:04:36 +0000Mon, 20 May 2013 02:48:21 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17753591-500m-wrigley-field-renovation-headed-for-courthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/15/17753591-500m-wrigley-field-renovation-headed-for-courtmlbcubschicago-cubsus-newswrigley-fieldwrigleyMon, 15 Apr 2013 04:13:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 4, 2012 file photo, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the day before their home-opener baseball game. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2011 file photo, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts smiles near the statue of Ron Santo outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>FILE - In this April 4, 2012 file photo, people walk outside Wrigley Field in Chicago. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Chicago Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. The deal calls for $300 million in renovations at Wrigley and a $200 million hotel nearby. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)</p><p>FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2010 file photo, baseball fans sit in one of the many rooftop venues outside Wrigley Field in Chicago to watch a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. Two people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Ricketts family that owns the Cubs and the city say the two are near an agreement on a $500 million project at Wrigley Field. The people spoke Friday, April 5, 2013, on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet finished and they are not authorized to publicly discuss it. A group of owners of the famed rooftops across the street where fans flock to watch the games threaten legal action if the renovations does anything to obstruct their views. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)</p><p>In this photo made April 8, 2013, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field, before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>In this April 8, 2013 photo, people walk outside Wrigley Field in Chicago before the Chicago Cubs season home opening baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>This photo taken at Wrigley Field Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago shows the old manual scoreboard. Chicago Cubs baseball club chairman Tom Rickets said during a press conference, that the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, including an electronic video screen that is nearly three times as large as the one currently atop the centerfield bleachers of the 99-year-old ballpark. Under terms of the agreement, the Cubs would also be able to increase the number of night games at Wrigley Field from 30 to 40 or nearly half the games played there each season. They would give Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p><p>In this April 8, 1013 photo, Chicago Cubs players work out at Wrigley Field, before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago. In an agreement announced Sunday, April 14, 2013, the historic ballpark will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement between the City of Chicago and the ball team. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs club chairman Tom Rickets speaks at a baseball news conference inside Wrigley Field on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Chicago. Rickets said the Cubs and the city have agreed on details of a $500 million facelift for Wrigley Field, giving Ricketts the ability to renovate the second-oldest park in the major leagues, boost business and perhaps make baseball's most infamous losers competitive again. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17709656-jackson-bowden-tie-wp-mark-giants-beat-cubs-10-7http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/11/17709656-jackson-bowden-tie-wp-mark-giants-beat-cubs-10-7mlbsportsgiantscubsodd-newssan-francisco-giantschicago-cubsedwin-jacksonmarco-scutaroangel-paganpablo-sandovalmichael-bowdenmadison-bumgarnerstarlin-castroryan-vogelsongThu, 11 Apr 2013 22:38:04 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>From left, San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco, Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence celebrate their 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford hits an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. The Giants won 7-6. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, right, throws to first after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. Cubs' Welington Castillo was out at first. The Giants won 7-6. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>El campocorto Brandon Crawford, derecha, de los Gigantes de San Francisco, lanza a primera base tras obtener un out en segunda sobre el dominicano Welington Castillo, de los Cachorros de Chicago, durante el segundo inning del partido en Chicago, el jueves 11 de abril de 2013. Los Gigantes ganaron 7-6. (Foto AP/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo, left, celebrates with shortstop Brandon Crawford after they defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Welington Castillo, left, scores on a single hit by Brent Lillibridge as San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, right, dives in with the late tag during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, right, throws to first after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Welington Castillo during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. Chicago Cubs' Brent Lillibridge advanced to second, on a throwing error by Crawford. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Scott Feldman, bottom, can't make the catch from first baseman Anthony Rizzo as San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan(16) is safe at first base during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Scott Feldman tosses the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro, right, celebrates with teammate Luis Valbuena after hitting a game-winning double against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. The Cubs won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Alberto Gonzalez, left, celebrates after forcing out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, right, during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. Giants' Andres Torres was out at first. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain walks back to the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro hits a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney poses with his gold glove award that was presented to him before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus, right, celebrates with third base coach David Bell after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants closer Santiago Casilla, right, celebrates with catcher Buster Posey after the Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, left, drops the ball as San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford is safe at second on sacrifice bunt by Madison Bumgarner during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval tumbles over the wall catchign a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Luis Valbuena during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. The Giants won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Madison Bumgarner hits a sacrifice bunt against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Madison Bumgarner, right, talks with catcher Buster Posey during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits an RBI single against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Brent Lillibridge (20) catches a fly ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo, right, celebrates with catcher Hector Sanchez after defeating the Chicago Cubs 10-7 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Shawn Camp reacts after San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hit a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 14, 2013. The Giants won 10-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Bowden reacts after throwing a wild pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco celebrates after scoring on a two-run RBI-single hit by Nick Noonan during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, left top, throws to first after forcing out San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 14, 2013. Giants' Marco Scutaro was out at first. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17694872-goats-head-delivered-to-wrigley-fieldhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17694872-goats-head-delivered-to-wrigley-fieldmlbheadchicago-cubsus-newsfieldwrigley-fieldtom-rickettsgoat-headThu, 11 Apr 2013 01:54:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17691888-brewers-cubs-game-postponed-because-of-bad-weatherhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17691888-brewers-cubs-game-postponed-because-of-bad-weathermlbsportsbrewersppdcubsmilwaukee-brewerschicago-cubsWed, 10 Apr 2013 20:14:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17659594-hairston-cubs-break-through-late-beat-brewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/08/17659594-hairston-cubs-break-through-late-beat-brewersmlbsportsbrewerscubsmilwaukee-brewerschicago-cubswrigley-fielddavid-dejesusmarco-estradapinch-hitter-scott-hairstonMon, 8 Apr 2013 22:00:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki, of Japan, right, celebrates with Rickie Weeks after scoring a double hit by Ryan Braun during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starter Marco Estrada throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Welington Castillo hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson reacts after Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez walked to first during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, and general manager Jed Hoyer watch the team's batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>People walk outside Wrigley Field before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz beats the tag by the Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy (20) and scores on a sacrifice fly by Scott Hairston during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching) </p><p>Chicago Cubs' Kyuji Fujikawa reacts after the Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching) </p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Alfredo Figaro holds the rosin bag giving up a run to the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622541-hudson-pitches-hits-braves-past-cubs-5-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/05/17622541-hudson-pitches-hits-braves-past-cubs-5-1mlbbravessportscubsatlanta-braveschicago-cubstim-hudsoncarlos-marmoljustin-uptonmike-minorramiro-penaSat, 6 Apr 2013 02:27:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a run in on a sacrifice fly against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches the pop fly of Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton in the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman fields a bunt and throws the runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of their baseball game, in Atlanta, on Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves runner Andrelton Simmons, right, slides safely into second under the tag of Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro in the fourth inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs short stop Starlin Castro, left, tags Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton out as he slides into second during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton blows a gum bubble as he walks up to the batter's box during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Juan Francisco, left, throws to first during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson (15) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves shortstop Ramiro Pena (14) follows through with a two-run base hit as Chicago Cubs catcher Dioner Navarro, left, looks on in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) works in the first inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday April 7, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson (15) follows through with an RBI-base hit in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija reacts after hitting an Atlanta Braves batter in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)</p><p>Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward (22) argues with umpire Dan Bellino after being caught stealing in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Atlanta, Sunday, April 7, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17592071-cubs-lose-7-4-to-brewers-in-wrigley-field-openerhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/03/17592071-cubs-lose-7-4-to-brewers-in-wrigley-field-openermlbsportscubschicago-cubspittsburgh-piratesedwin-jacksonatlanta-braves'carlos-marmolscott-feldmanstarlin-castroThu, 4 Apr 2013 03:33:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) singles off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36), driving in a run, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Cubs catcher Welington Castillo (53) looks on. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Garrett Jones (46) celebrates as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Andrew McCutchen during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) runs under a pop-up to short right field hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Clint Barmes to end the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a run in on a sacrifice fly against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman fields a bunt and throws the runner out at first against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of their baseball game, in Atlanta, on Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves runner Andrelton Simmons, right, slides safely into second under the tag of Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro in the fourth inning of their baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, left, relieves pitcher Scott Feldman in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves during a baseball in Atlanta, Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, tags Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro out as he slides into second during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves second baseman Dan Uggla turns a double play as Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano slides into second in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, on Friday, April 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva delivers against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Chicago Cubs short stop Starlin Castro, left, tags Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton out as he slides into second during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton blows a gum bubble as he walks up to the batter's box during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves third baseman Juan Francisco, left, throws to first during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton hits a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' B.J. Upton hits a home run to tie a baseball game during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cub, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, top right, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, right, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, center, is doused by teammates as he crosses home plate after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cub, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 6-5. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Justin Upton, left, slides safely into second as Chicago Cubs' shortstop Starlin Castro bobbles the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki, of Japan, right, celebrates with Rickie Weeks after scoring a double hit by Ryan Braun during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starter Marco Estrada throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Welington Castillo hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Edwin Jackson reacts after Milwaukee Brewers' Alex Gonzalez walked to first during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, and general manager Jed Hoyer watch the team's batting practice before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>People walk outside Wrigley Field before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Monday, April 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17556779-rodriguez-leads-pirates-past-cubs-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17556779-rodriguez-leads-pirates-past-cubs-3-0mlbsportspiratescubschicago-cubspittsburgh-pirateschicago-cubs'scott-bakerwandy-rodriguezjeff-samardzijamatt-garzaMon, 1 Apr 2013 20:53:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs right fielder David DeJesus (9) celebrates with teammates after being introduced before a season opening baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (34) delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro (13) steals second base as Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes (12) applies the late tag during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) rounds third after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates fan Rick Sporcic, of Pittsburgh's Brackenridge suburb, sits with his oversized fielders glove along the left-field line at PNC Park before the start of the opening day baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting stands on the field as snow falls in PNC Park before an opening day baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle participates in a team workout at PNC Park, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in preparation for the season opener baseball game Monday against the Chicago Cubs. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) singles off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36), driving in a run, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Cubs catcher Welington Castillo (53) looks on. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Garrett Jones (46) celebrates as he returns to the dugout after scoring on a double by teammate Andrew McCutchen during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edwin Jackson (36) delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) runs under a pop-up to short right field hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Clint Barmes to end the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17548102-michigan-into-final-four-with-victory-over-floridahttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17548102-michigan-into-final-four-with-victory-over-floridasportsfloridabig-tenfolomichiganncaaworld-serieschicago-cubscollege-basketballtrey-burkemitch-mcgaryMon, 1 Apr 2013 07:52:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Michigan's Trey Burke (3) passes the ball to Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) in front of Florida's Casey Prather (24) during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Michigan's Trey Burke (3) grabs a rebound as Florida's Casey Prather (24) defends during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Florida's Scottie Wilbekin, right, shoots as Michigan's Glenn Robinson III (1) and Nik Stauskas (11) defend during the first half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>Michigan's Nik Stauskas (11) misses the pass as, Florida's Casey Prather defends during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan's Nik Stauskas (11) celebrates his three-point basket as Mitch McGary (4) joins in against Florida during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein reacts on the sideline against Florida during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Florida players Michael Frazier II (20), Casey Prather (24) and Scottie Wilbekin (5) watch the big screen during the first half of a regional final game against Michigan in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Florida's Mike Rosario (3) shoots against Michigan during the second half of a regional final game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Michigan head coach John Beilein reacts after cutting down the net after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) </p><p>Michigan celebrates after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Michigan's Mitch McGary celebrates after a regional final game against Florida in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Michigan won 79-59 to advance to the Final Four. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17523566-houston-ends-spring-with-6-3-win-over-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17523566-houston-ends-spring-with-6-3-win-over-cubsmlbsportsastroscubschicago-cubschicago-edwin-jacksonSat, 30 Mar 2013 04:11:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Edwin Jackson delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of an exhibition baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro, right, rounds the bases on a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the second inning of an exhibition baseball game on Friday, March 29, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' Alex White delivers a pitch in the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, March 29, 2013, in Houston. 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(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs reliever Hisanori Takahashi, of Japan, winds up while pitching to the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hisanori Takahashi, of Japan, throws to the Cincinnati Reds during the sixth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jason Donald, right, reacts after shortstop Emmanuel Burriss failed to throw Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo out at first during the fourth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney runs onto the field before a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 26, 2013. 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(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki, of Japan, hits a single against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Donnie Murphy can't get a glove on a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo can't get a glove on a base by by Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Khris Davis, left, is greeted by manager Ron Roenicke after a home run during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>A fan wait for a autograph before a spring training baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Fan watch a spring training baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs duuring the fifth inning in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena can't get a glove on a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Martin Maldonado during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo ythrows to the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Villanueve throws to the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Phoenix, Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/22/17408598-samardzija-hits-2nd-hr-pitches-cubs-over-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/22/17408598-samardzija-hits-2nd-hr-pitches-cubs-over-marinersmlbsportscubsmarinersseattle-marinerschicago-cubsjeff-samardzijaFri, 22 Mar 2013 05:06:11 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361910-edwin-jackson-leads-cubs-over-padres-5-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17361910-edwin-jackson-leads-cubs-over-padres-5-2mlbpadressportscubschicago-cubssan-diego-padresedwin-jacksonMon, 18 Mar 2013 22:42:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17350116-moreland-homers-for-rangers-in-win-over-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17350116-moreland-homers-for-rangers-in-win-over-cubsmlbsportsrangerscubstexas-rangerschicago-cubsmitch-morelandrobbie-rossMon, 18 Mar 2013 00:56:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs left fielder Darnell McDonald walks back to his position after catching a fly ball against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) </p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher Coty Woods delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)</p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher Robbie Ross delivers against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro fields a ground ball against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena dives for a ball hit by Texas Rangers' A.J. Pierzynski in the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game on Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) </p><p>Texas Rangers second baseman Yangervis Solarte, left, and first baseman Mitch Moreland collide as Yangervis catches a pop fly to end the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday March 17, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341566-chen-gives-up-4-homers-in-loss-to-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341566-chen-gives-up-4-homers-in-loss-to-cubsmlbsportsroyalscubsdale-sveumchicago-cubskansas-city-royalsalfonso-sorianobruce-chenjavier-baezall-star-gary-sheffieldSat, 16 Mar 2013 23:27:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341460-samardzija-pitched-three-hit-ball-for-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341460-samardzija-pitched-three-hit-ball-for-cubsmlbsportsrangerscubstexas-rangerschicago-cubsjeff-samardzijaSat, 16 Mar 2013 23:05:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330164-baez-hits-2-hrs-cubs-beat-japan-7-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330164-baez-hits-2-hrs-cubs-beat-japan-7-5mlbsportsjapancubschicago-cubsjavier-baezFri, 15 Mar 2013 23:12:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo, left, tags Japan's Sho Nakata at the plate after trying to score on a ball hit by Hisayoshi Cono during the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa talks with members of the team from Japan before an exhibition baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Japan's Nobuhiro Matsuda, left, celebrates after stealing second as Chicago Cubs second baseman Alberto Gonzalez looks at the ball during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Japan's Sho Nakata celebrates his two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs with teammates along the dugout rail during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Japan second baseman Kazuo Matsui can't get a glove on a base hit by Chicago Cubs' Alberto Gonzalez during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano signs autographs before the Cubs' exhibition baseball game against Japan in Mesa, Ariz., Friday, March 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330022-dayan-viciedo-powers-white-sox-past-cubs-15-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330022-dayan-viciedo-powers-white-sox-past-cubs-15-3mlbsportssoxwhite-soxcubschicago-white-soxchicago-cubsgavin-floyddewayne-wisedayan-viciedojordan-danksFri, 15 Mar 2013 22:44:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo, right, is greeted by Conor Gillaspie (12) and Angel Sanchez (5) after Viciedo's grand slam against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Jordan Danks watches his two-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo watches his grand slam off Chicago Cubs pitcher Hector Rondon in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum, center, takes starting pitcher Scott Feldman out of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in th fourth inning Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Cubs catcher Dioner Navarro (93) listens in. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Brian Bogusevic beats the throw to Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn (32) to reach safely on a fielding error in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman delivers against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro singles off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd to drive in a run in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham (15) fires over Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz (19) to complete a double play on the Cubs' Scott Hairston in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro (13) steals second base as Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez (10) takes the late throw in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro dives back to first under Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn after an RBI single in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316271-castellanos-hits-hr-dodgers-beat-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316271-castellanos-hits-hr-dodgers-beat-cubsmlbsportsdodgerscubslos-angeles-dodgerschicago-cubsdon-mattinglychris-capuanoalex-castellanoscamelback-ranchcatcher-welington-castilloThu, 14 Mar 2013 23:38:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier breaks his bat while grounding out to Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Chris Rusin in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Welington Castillo rounds first base on a two-run triple off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chris Capuano in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Alfredo Amezaga throws past Chicago Cubs' Darnell McDonald (16) but fails to complete a double play on Brad Nelson in the second inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Darnell McDonald singles against the Los Angeles Dodgers to drive in a run in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo throws out Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Capuano on a sacrifice bunt in the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17260394-soriano-navarro-get-key-hits-cubs-beat-padreshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/10/17260394-soriano-navarro-get-key-hits-cubs-beat-padresmlbpadressportscubschicago-cubssan-diego-padresalfonso-sorianodioner-navarrodavid-dejesusSun, 10 Mar 2013 22:50:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano watches his two-RBI double against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jason Marquis throws to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Dioner Navarro, right, celebrates his two run home run with Alfonso Soriano during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Mesa, Ariz. Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Scott Feldman throws to the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz. Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p>