MEDICAL WATCH: C Geovany Soto (swollen left ring finger) did not play June 6 but played June 7. 

The most precious commodities on the Cubs right now are the right arms of relievers Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood. 

--RHP Kerry Wood recorded his 18th save Sunday night at Los Angeles. 

The most precious commodities on the Cubs right now are the right arms of relievers Bob Howry, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood. 

--RHP Kerry Wood recorded his 18th save Sunday night at Los Angeles. 

Negotiations between Tribune Co. 

How long will it take for Buster Posey to make it to the majors with the Giants? Scout. 

The last time Tom Glavine pitched in Chicago, he was the center of attention after becoming the 23rd pitcher in major league history to win 300 games. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Geovany Soto (swollen left ring finger) did not play June 6 but playedk June 7. 

--RHP Carlos Zambrano may start Thursday at home against Atlanta, in the scheduled turn of RHP Sean Gallagher. 

The Cubs get a brief respite of sorts this week. 

The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says. 

For the second year in a row, the Chicago Cubs' 40th win of the season had Jason Marquis' name on it. 

For the second year in a row, the Chicago Cubs' 40th win of the season had Jason Marquis' name on it. 

Jason Marquis took a two-hitter into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs extended Brad Penny's winless streak to seven starts with a 3-1 victory Sunday night, salvaging a split of the four-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.