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Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. Complete Story...
Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.
Tom Ricketts and his family took ownership of the Chicago Cubs and wasted no time making a promise to the team's long-suffering fans: They will bring a World Series title to a team that has gone 101 years without one.
Buying the Chicago Cubs doesn't mean the Ricketts family will become less engaged in the brokerage Joe Ricketts helped found, TD Ameritrade.
The Chicago Cubs hired Rudy Jaramillo as their hitting coach on Wednesday, hoping he can resurrect an offense that struggled during a disappointing 2009 season.
The sale of the Chicago Cubs moved closer Tuesday as a bankruptcy court judge said the team can go to the family of billionaire Joe Ricketts in a $845 million deal.
The disappointed Chicago Cubs wasted little time making a change, dropping hitting coach Von Joshua after Sunday's season finale while offering him a similar spot at Triple-A.
Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams.
The Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs game Thursday night was called in the top of the fourth inning after a rain delay of 2 hours, 32 minutes.
Chicago's Derrek Lee was scheduled to spend Friday night's game against the Giants receiving treatment for neck spasms, the result of a congratulatory pat on the helmet from pitcher Angel Guzman the previous night.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy was relieved to see Matt Cain on the mound Sunday, and not the guy who struggled in his previous three starts.
A federal bankruptcy judge cleared the way Thursday for the Tribune Co. to sell the Chicago Cubs and the storied Wrigley Field to the family of billionaire and longtime fan Joe Ricketts.
Prince Fielder hit his 42nd homer to give him a majors-best 131 RBIs and rookie Chris Narveson struck out 10 for his first win as a starter, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Milton Bradley's season is finished. Perhaps his days with the Chicago Cubs are, too.
The St. Louis Cardinals haven't had a good stay in Denver so far.
Jake Fox homered in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs benefited from a wide slide by Matt Holliday, beating St. Louis 6-3 Sunday night and keeping the Cardinals' magic number at four for clinching the NL Central.
Jody Gerut hit a grand slam, Mike Rivera delivered a key bases-loaded double and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 Thursday for a four-game split between teams finishing disappointing seasons.
Ted Lilly pitched six scoreless innings and Derrek Lee homered and singled twice Sunday, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa.
Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since July 22 by limiting the slumping-again Pirates to two runs over six innings, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep by beating Pittsburgh 8-5 on Wednesday.
Daniel Murphy homered, tripled and drove in four runs to back Mike Pelfrey's eight efficient innings in the New York Mets' 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano is out indefinitely with a sore left knee.
Ted Lilly spoiled Aaron Boone's dream of a storybook return to the major leagues, and the Chicago left-hander was plenty tough on Boone's Houston teammates, too.
A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Monday approved Tribune Co.'s request for quick court action on the company's planned sale of the Chicago Cubs.
Gatorade's Self-Restraint Order against the Cubs (graphic)In the wake of the second ahem, mishandling of a Gatorade dispenser by a member of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, someone has created a humorous Self-Restraint order against them -- requesting that players, among other things, "don't even look at it".
There's still a free agent outfielder who could help BravesGarret Anderson hit as many home runs off right-handers in 2008 as Ken Griffey Jr., while driving in 21 more runs and hitting 21 points higher than the superstar outfielder the Braves nearly landed this week. Isn't it worth a call to try and bring Anderson into the mix?
Ricketts family is winning Cubs bidder: $900MAfter nearly two years of intrigue, the billionaire Ricketts family has emerged as the winning bidder to purchase the Chicago Cubs from Tribune Co. for about $900 million, sources close to the situation said this evening.
Cubs Finalize Deal With Bradley - Sports News Story - WDIV DetroitChicago, IL -- (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs have signed volatile outfielder Milton Bradley to a three-year contract. Financial terms were not revealed, but the deal is believed to be worth $30 million.
Hang around enough, making ice-history-at Wrigley seems normal Two weeks to go, and yet so much to be done.
State still open to a Wrigley Field deal despite Gov. Rod Blagojevich allegationsThe chairman of the Illinois bonding authority sought on Thursday to separate a potential deal for the state to acquire Wrigley Field from the criminal allegations swirling around Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Wrigley has Unique Feel for Winter ClassicThe Winter Classic on Jan. 1, 2009, is steadily approaching. With the release of the artist's drawing of Wrigley Field decked out for hockey, let's take a virtual tour.
Blagojevich's Fundraising Shakedowns DetailedWhat ultimately led to federal conspiracy and bribery charges against Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich (aside from well-placed wiretaps)? Federal agents say it wasn't the elaborate scheme for an ambassadorship or notions that he would sell President-elect Barack Obama's now-vacant Se …
Tribune Co. files for bankruptcy protection Chicago Tribune parent Tribune Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today in Delaware so it can restructure its debt.
Debt-Ridden Tribune Co. Considers Bankruptcy Media giant Tribune Co., saddled with billions in debt since it became a privately held company last year, has hired bankruptcy advisers, according to its flagship newspaper, the Chicago Tribune.
MLB: Bids For Chicago Cubs Sale To End Dec. 1 New York, N.Y. (AHN) - The Major League Baseball announced Wednesday following the meeting of its owners committee, the Dec.1 deadline for the submission of offers for the sale of the Chicago Cubs.
Ryan Dempster admits Cubs were not prepared for playoffs First Geovany Soto offered that an early clinching might have hurt the Cubs come October. Then manager Lou Piniella suggested his players tried to "do too much" in the postseason because of constant reminders of the 100-year anniversary of their last championship.
Cubs, Dempster agree to four-year deal CHICAGO -- Ryan Dempster can ride his bike to work for the next four years.
Cubs Say Good-Bye to Kerry Wood Kerry Wood's Cubs career has been both brilliant and disappointing, both inspiring and frustrating. Tomorrow, it appears that his time at Wrigley Field will come to an end.
Zambrano wins second Silver Slugger CHICAGO -- Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who batted .337 with four home runs, won his second Silver Slugger Award on Thursday.
Piniella honored as Manager of Year CHICAGO -- Lou Piniella, who guided the Cubs to the best record in the National League, was named Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Wednesday. And one of the first things he did was give back to the Chicago community.
Soto wins NL Rookie of the Year Award CHICAGO -- Geovany Soto was named the National League winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, but he gave credit to a 37-year-old veteran who began his career when the Cubs catcher was just 7.
Cuban May Be Out Of Consideration For Cubs Purchase Chicago, IL (AHN) - Sam Zell's bid to sell the Chicago Cubs has slowed due to the shaky economy, and Mark Cuban may be out of the running for the club altogether according to reports.
Report: 'Zero chance' for Mark Cuban to own Chicago CubsIf Mark Cuban sidles up to fellow Cubs fans at future Wrigley Field games, apparently he'll have to do so as a ticket buyer.
Aramis, Youkilis win Aaron Award PHILADELPHIA -- Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs and Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox were selected by the fans as the winners of the 2008 Sharp presents Hank Aaron Award, it was announced on Sunday night before the Rays played the Phillies in Game 4 of the World Series at …
Cubs Fan Can't Sell Loyalty On EBayA Chicago Cubs fan tried to sell his loyalty to the team on eBay, one of the many strange items that have been put on the online auction site.
Although I've lived on Chicago's North Side, less than two miles from Wrigley Field, for more than 30 years, I've never been much of a Cubs fan for three reasons.
Four months later, KJ's drop still stingsIt would be ridiculous to blame the Atlanta Braves' rotten season on one player, especially a player who hit .287 with 12 homers, 69 RBIs and 11 stolen bases.
Cubs' season ends with Game 3 in LA LOS ANGELES -- Maybe if the Cubs hadn't posted the best record in the National League, this wouldn't hurt so much. Maybe if it wasn't the 100th year -- how many times have you heard that? -- it would ease the heartbreak.
Cubs swept out of playoffs by Dodgers LOS ANGELES - It's going to take some time for the Cubs second straight playoff disaster to really sink in, but the mood in the clubhouse after Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series was a mixture of sadness and disbelief.
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