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.