The Cubs released Bob Howry today to make toom for Carlos Zambrano, according to the team. Zambrano is returning from the restricted list. Howry began the year with Arizona and contributed to the problems that then-manager A.J. Hinch faced with his ‘pen. The D’Backs released the righty in May and the Cubs signed him soon afterwards. In 20.2 innings for the Cubs, Howry posted a 5.66 ERA with 3.5 …
Cubs head to Colorado to take on slumping Rox
Cubs, Dodgers discussing deal for Lilly
Cubs first. Theriot singled to center. S.Castro safe on fielder’s choice and A.Hernandez’s error, Theriot to second. Colvin walked on four pitches, Theriot to third, S.Castro to second. Ar.Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly to right fielder Pence, Theriot scored, S.Castro to third. Nady struck out. Fukudome walked on a full count, Colvin to second. Je.Baker struck out. 1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 3 left on …
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee has rejected a potential trade to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by invoking his 10-and-5 rights.
A day after getting cooled off, the Chicago Cubs’ hitters hope a matchup with struggling Houston Astros starter Bud Norris helps them get back on track. Chicago tries to avoid yet another series loss to Houston while sending Norris to a career-worst fourth consecutive defeat Wednesday. Heading into the All-Star break, the Cubs (46-55) were 12th in the NL with a .254 average and 14th with 359…
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee has rejected a potential trade to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by invoking his 10-and-5 rights.
A day after getting cooled off, the Chicago Cubs’ hitters hope a matchup with struggling Houston Astros starter Bud Norris helps them get back on track. Chicago tries to avoid yet another series loss to Houston while sending Norris to a career-worst fourth consecutive defeat Wednesday. Heading into the All-Star break, the Cubs (46-55) were 12th in the NL with a .254 average and 14th with 359…
Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano apologized for his dugout tirade last month.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva wasn’t happy after losing two straight games. He never lost confidence that he could turn things around. On Monday night he got back on track, yielding five hits and one run with four strikeouts to get his 10th win of the season as the Cubs beat the Astros 5-2. Geovany Soto drove in two runs and Alfonso Soriano had two doubles and an RBI to help in the win.