Jim Edmonds insisted he's healthy and can perform at a high level. 

Ryan Dempster struck out a career-high 12 and hit a go-ahead single against Greg Maddux during a four-run fifth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs over the punchless San Diego Padres 4-0 Thursday. 

Ryan Dempster called Greg Maddux a mentor and showed he learned some lessons. 

The AL has been better for awhile (see: interleague record, World Series, All-Star games). 

The Chicago Cubs were on the verge Wednesday of signing free agent outfielder Jim Edmonds, who was released last week by the San Diego Padres. 

The Cubs were on the verge Wednesday of signing free agent outfielder Jim Edmonds, who was released last week by the San Diego Padres. 

He's not the biggest fan of interleague play, but Tracy Ringolsby knows it's here to stay. 

--The Cubs have set their pitching rotation for the remainder of the San Diego series. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Angel Guzman (elbow surgery in September 2007) went on the 60-day disabled list March 25. 

So what happens to center fielder Felix Pie if the Cubs pick up veteran Jim Edmonds? That was the question of the day Tuesday, and manager Lou Piniella was combative when talking about Pie and his handling of young players. 

The San Diego Padres haven't looked like the team with the worst record in the NL lately. 

The San Diego Padres haven't looked like the team with the worst record in the NL lately. 

Shawn Estes had some serious doubts if he was ever going to get his 100th career victory. 

The Reds may need to get worse before they get better. 

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