Cubs re-sign Dempster to four-year deal
The Chicago Cubs have apparently re-signed right-hander Ryan Dempster. The Newark-Star Ledger and the Chicago Sun-Times are reporting that the deal is for four years and is worth $52 million.
Cubs acquire Gregg from Marlins
The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Kevin Gregg from the Florida Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Jose Ceda.
Piniella's staff to return in 2009
The Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that manager Lou Piniella's coaching staff will return for the 2009 season.
Maddon, Piniella honored as top managers
Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon was selected as the American League Manager of the Year on Wednesday, as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Longoria and Soto named top rookies
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto have been named the Jackie Robinson Award winners as the top rookies in the American and National League, respectively, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Longoria, Soto favored to nab Rookie of Year awards
The Baseball Writers' Association of America will hand out their first two postseason honors on Monday, as the American and National League Rookies of the Year will be announced.
Aramis Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis win 2008 Aaron award
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced on Sunday that Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs and Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox are the winners of the 2008 Hank Aaron Award, as voted on by the fans.
Cubs, Hendry agree to contract extension
The Chicago Cubs and general manager Jim Hendry have agreed on a four-year contract extension through the 2012 season.
Former Cubs pitcher Foster passes away
Former Major League pitcher Kevin Foster died on Saturday from renal cell carcinoma. Foster was 39 years old.
Cubs exercise 2009 option for Harden
The Chicago Cubs exercised the 2009 option for pitcher Rich Harden on Wednesday.
Recap: Los Angeles vs. Chicago Cubs
The Dodgers broke a 20-year postseason spell with a shocking sweep, while extending the playoff futility for the Chicago Cubs to a century without a championship.
Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles
Russell Martin's three-run double highlighted a five-run second inning when the Cubs committed a pair of errors, and Manny Ramirez homered for a second straight night, carrying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 10-3 win and a commanding lead in their National League Division Series.
Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles
James Loney clubbed a two-out grand slam in the fifth inning and Manny Ramirez homered in the seventh as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-2, in the opener of their National League Division Series.
Cubs pick up option on Piniella for 2010
The Chicago Cubs picked up the option on manager Lou Piniella's contract for the 2010 season, general manager Jim Hendry announced Tuesday.
NLDS Preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
In case you haven't heard, it has been 100 years since the Chicago Cubs last won a World Series title. Their quest to end the longest drought in baseball history begins with the best-of-five National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.
Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs
Ryan Braun's clutch two-run eighth-inning home run and nine strong innings from CC Sabathia sent Milwaukee over Chicago, 3-1, in the season finale for both clubs at Miller Park.
Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs
Ted Lilly pitched no-hit ball through the first six innings as the Chicago Cubs threw a wrench into Milwaukee's postseason hopes with a 7-3 win in the second of three at Miller Park.
Cubs C Soto leaves game
Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto left Friday's 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning with a hand injury.
Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago Cubs
Rickie Weeks' three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a one-run game and helped the Milwaukee Brewers take sole possession of the National League wild card spot with a 5-1 victory over the NL Central champion Cubs in the opener of a season-ending three-game set.
Recap: NY Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
Carlos Beltran lined a game-winning RBI single through the raindrops with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Mets a crucial 7-6 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs in the last of a four-game series at Shea Stadium.
Recap: vs. Chicago Cubs
Derrek Lee's run-scoring double and Aramis Ramirez's two-run homer in the 10th inning silenced the Shea Stadium crowd as the Chicago Cubs escaped with a 9-6 victory over the beleaguered New York Mets in the third tilt of a four-game set.
Recap: NY Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
Derrek Lee's run-scoring double and Aramis Ramirez's two-run homer in the 10th inning silenced the Shea Stadium crowd as the Chicago Cubs escaped with a 9-6 victory over the beleaguered New York Mets in the third tilt of a four-game set.
Cubs' DeRosa leaves game
Chicago Cubs utilityman Mark DeRosa left Wednesday's bout against the New York Mets with an apparent knee injury.
Recap: NY Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
Jose Reyes had a three-run triple to cap a four-run sixth inning while Johan Santana pitched eight strong innings to give the Mets a much-needed win, 6-2 win over the NL Central champion Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium.
