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
Dempster opts out of World Baseball Classic Ryan Dempster has decided he will not pitch for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic at the Rogers Centre in Toronto this March.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
Pitching outlook worsens Pitching was always going to be Canada's soft spot at the World Baseball Classic and things look worse now that Ryan Dempster has bowed out and Rich Harden is questionable.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
Team Canada short of arms Pitching was always going to be Canada's soft spot at the World Baseball Classic and things are looking worse now that Ryan Dempster has bowed out and Rich Harden is questionable.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
Cubs, RHP Wuertz agree to $1.1 million deal Relief pitcher Michael Wuertz and the Chicago Cubs agreed Tuesday on a $1.1 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.Wuertz was 1-1 with a 3.63 ERA in 45 appearances for the Cubs last season. He also spent time at Triple-A Iowa.The 30-ye... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
Jenks agrees to 1-year deal White Sox general manager Ken Williams was emphatic when trade rumors arose during the winter meetings about closer Bobby Jenks.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
All I was saying was give Pie a chance I don't believe Felix Pie failed during his time with the Cubs. I believe the Cubs failed him. Pie wasn't a creation of media hype. He was a legitimate prospect. He was a six-tool player -- glove, speed, arm, power, stroke and attitude -- and he should ha... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
Canada short of pitching for baseball classic TORONTO Pitching was always going to be Canada's soft spot at the World Baseball Classic and things are looking worse now that Ryan Dempster has bowed out and Rich Harden is questionable.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.... more Submitted on 2009-01-20
