The Chicago Cubs bullpen continues to cause headaches for manager Lou Piniella. Luckily, his batters are coming through in clutch situations.The Cubs will try for their sixth straight victory and a sweep of their rain-shortened, two-game series with visit http://www.foxsports.com
NL-worst Nats rout NL-best Cubs Willie Harris and the Washington Nationals pulled into town in the early morning hours Friday. Weary, maybe. But ready to play the Chicago Cubs.On a humid afternoon at Wrigley Field, Harris hit his first career grand slam and added a two-run homer as the... more Submitted on 2008-08-23
Phillies underachieving and facing decisions If you go by the numbers, the Phils look like an offensive juggernaut. So why are they struggling? Ken Rosenthal found the answer.... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
Chicago Cubs Roster Report 2008-08-22 MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Jon Lieber (strained right foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 11. He began a minor league rehab assignment July 22. RHP Chad Fox (ulnar neuritis in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
Chicago Cubs Inside Pitch 2008-08-22 Although the Cubs' offense has quieted down the past few days, something else has returned: quality starting pitching. Carlos Zambrano turned in the team's fourth straight quality start in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Reds. Before that, the Cubs had go... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
Chicago Cubs Notes, Quotes 2008-08-22 --RHP Carlos Zambrano picked up his first victory and quality start since July 29. He also hit his fourth homer of the year and the 16th of his career. Zambrano is 7-1 at home. He has 16 quality starts for the season after recording 18 in 2007. Command is... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
Big Z snaps out of it to beat Reds Carlos Zambrano delivered a heated first-inning lecture to someone he knew would listen - himself. Upset after giving up a four-pitch walk to leadoff batter Chris Dickerson, Zambrano calmed down, regrouped and got out of the inning.The Cubs' ace also over... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
Nationals-Cubs Preview The Chicago Cubs continue to make it clear they are not taking anything for granted as they continue their stretch against opponents with sub-.500 records.The first-place Cubs look for a second straight victory in the opener of a weekend home set Friday a... more Submitted on 2008-08-22
How schedules will impact playoff contenders The Rays have the toughest schedule in MLB — and it's not getting easier. Dayn Perry analyzes each contender's remaining games.... more Submitted on 2008-08-21
