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Zambrano lets Nady take his hacks

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 00:32
Carlos Zambrano gave up his at-bats Wednesday so Xavier Nady could hit. Zambrano, who doesn't like to miss a chance to swing the bat, volunteered them to Nady, who made his spring debut as the Cubs' designated hitter.

Theriot, Ramirez hitting stars for Cubs

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 21:52
Ryan Theriot had three singles, and Aramis Ramirez hit an RBI double as the Cubs fell to the Giants, 5-1, on Wednesday.

Cubs putting Bradley in the past

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 17:08
General manager Jim Hendry said Milton Bradley's implication that someone inside the Cubs organization sent him hate mail last year was "absolutely ridiculous" and the outfielder needs to "look in the mirror."

Wells remains unblemished this spring

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 22:50
Derrek Lee ripped a homer and Randy Wells tossed three shutout innings in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers in Cactus League action.

Inbox: Who will set up for Marmol?

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:50
The bullpen, Wrigley Field and Starlin Castro are among the topics in this week's Cubs Inbox. E-mail your questions to cubsinbox@gmail.com, and please include your full name and hometown.

Fontenot's play at shortstop a 'highlight'

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 19:20
Cubs manager Lou Piniella was pleased at something that didn't show up in the box score after Monday's 10-3 win over the A's: Mike Fontenot's performance at shortstop.

Lilly planning on game action soon

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:05
Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly, rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, will have his second intense session off the mound on Wednesday, and he said he'd like to get in a Cactus League game.

Cubs offering ambassador positions

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 15:45
The Cubs are hiring 25-30 people to be ambassadors, and their job is to enhance the fans' experience at Wrigley Field. Jahaan Blake, 31, director of fan experiences, is coordinating the program.

Cubs' rotation race off and running

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 23:15
The candidates for the last two spots in the Cubs' rotation are off and pitching. Sean Marshall, Jeff Samardzija and Tom Gorzelanny, all vying for a starting job, each threw two innings Monday in the Cubs' 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Dempster flawless as Cubs win big

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 22:20
Ryan Dempster and Jeff Samardzija each pitched two scoreless innings, and the Cubs used a seven-run seventh inning to cruise to a 10-3 victory over the A's on Monday afternoon.

Barney quietly goes about business

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:30
Most of the talk in Cubs' camp has been about smooth young shortstop Starlin Castro. Don't forget Darwin Barney.

Nady's spring debut expected Thursday

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:19

Lilly throws 30 pitches in mound session

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:16
Ted Lilly, coming back from arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder, threw 30 pitches off the mound Sunday. It was his second time off a mound but first time with some intensity.

Rain forces reshuffling of pitching plans

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 00:08
Rain canceled both of the Cubs' split-squad games on Sunday, forcing a tweak to this week's pitching plans.

Nady not quite ready for action

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 18:50
Cubs outfielder Xavier Nady, rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, is still at least three days away from getting into a game.

Blanco could miss up to two weeks

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 18:20
Cubs infielder Andres Blanco will be sidelined 10 to 14 days because of a mild to moderate sprain of his right knee.

Guzman mulls shoulder surgery

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 16:05
Cubs pitcher Angel Guzman said on Sunday he hasn't given up trying to pitch in the big leagues and is considering surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn ligament rather than take a more conservative approach.

Silva, Soriano take first spring steps

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 23:00
Carlos Silva and Alfonso Soriano are both trying to rebound from disappointing campaigns in 2009, and the two Cubs made their Grapefruit League season debuts on Saturday against the White Sox.

Fukudome plates pair vs. White Sox

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 22:21
While Kosuke Fukudome knocked in a pair, Carlos Silva struggled in his Cubs debut, giving up a pair of homers in his two innings on Saturday.

Guzman has tear in throwing shoulder

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 20:14
Cubs pitcher Angel Guzman has a significant tear in a ligament in his right shoulder and will not be ready Opening Day.