Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell said Tuesday that the media conglomerate has chosen five bidders for the Chicago Cubs.Zell said during a conference call with lenders that separate bids have been made on storied Wrigley Field, the nation's second-oldest baseball http://www.foxsports.com
All-Star team a mix of no-brainers, close calls It's easier to pick an All-Star team without steroids on our minds. That doesn't mean Ken Rosenthal had an easy time with his picks.... more Submitted on 2008-07-05
Zambrano to return Friday against Cardinals The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals.The right-handed pitcher left his start on June 18 against Tampa Bay because of pain in his right shoulder. Test... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Zambrano to return Friday against Cardinals 2008-07-04 The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals.The right-handed pitcher left his start on June 18 against Tampa Bay because of pain in his right shoulder. Test... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Chicago Cubs Notes, Quotes 2008-07-04 --INF-OF Eric Patterson was optioned back to Class AAA Iowa (Des Moines) when OF Reed Johnson was activated. The Cubs preferred the right-handed bat of Matt Murton to the left-handed hitting of Patterson, who is still trying to find a defensive position.... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Chicago Cubs Roster Report 2008-07-04 MEDICAL WATCH: OF Reed Johnson (lower back spasms) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 18. He was activated July 3. LHP Scott Eyre (strained left groin) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 27. RHP Carlos Zambrano (right s... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Chicago Cubs Inside Pitch 2008-07-04 Manager Lou Piniella was breathing a little easier Thursday with the return of Aramis Ramirez and Reed Johnson to the lineup. Ramirez came back from the Dominican Republic after his wife gave birth to a child. Johnson, who had back spasms, was activated o... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Cubs-Cardinals Preview 2008-07-04 Jim Edmonds isn't the only member of the Chicago Cubs making a much-anticipated appearance in St. Louis on Friday night.Staff ace Carlos Zambrano is expected to return to the mound after a stint on the disabled list to open a three-game set at Busch Stadi... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Lincecum bolsters NL lead in Ks Tim Lincecum the cover boy soon could be Tim Lincecum the All-Star starter - or at least All-Star. And in his second big league season no less.Lincecum increased his National League-leading strikeout total to 122 with eight Ks in six innings and also sing... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Sources: Brewers making serious run at Sabathia The Milwaukee Brewers are serious about trading for Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia — more serious, perhaps, than any other club.The Brewers' offer for Sabathia includes Class AA left fielder Matt LaPorta, according to sources with two other clubs... more Submitted on 2008-07-04
Redefining baseball's top 10 rivalries With the Yanks and BoSox playing a four-game series this weekend, Jeff Moore says it's time to redefine baseball's best rivalries.... more Submitted on 2008-07-03
