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Berken strives to impress Cubs at Colorado

Wed, 09/26/2012 - 05:40
Jason Berken, who was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Sept. 7, will toe the rubber Wednesday night at Coors Field in a matchup with Rockies lefty Drew Pomeranz.

Sappelt ignites slugfest loss with first career homer

Wed, 09/26/2012 - 05:20
Leading off for the first time this season, Dave Sappelt hit his first Major League home run and Starlin Castro belted his 14th but it wasn't enough as the Cubs lost, 10-5.

Sappelt gets look at leading off vs. lefty

Wed, 09/26/2012 - 01:24
Dave Sappelt is trying to impress on the Cubs that he can be a right-handed bat off the bench plus someone who could sub in the outfield.

Bowden credits regular work for recent roll

Wed, 09/26/2012 - 00:24
Cubs right-hander Michael Bowden has given up one run over 13 1/3 innings in 11 games this month.

Jackson owes rise to Majors to special friend

Mon, 09/24/2012 - 16:19
Cubs outfielder Brett Jackson has had coaches across the country work with him. But when asked for the one person who was key to his rise to the big leagues, he doesn't hesitate. Jackson wouldn't be playing Major League Baseball if not for a 22-year-old woman who died from lung cancer.

Cubs unable to catch Cardinals, drop rubber game

Sun, 09/23/2012 - 22:57
The Cubs once again played a contender close, but couldn't muster any late-inning magic in a 6-3 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Starter Justin Germano took the loss, allowing four runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Rusin goes for second win as Cubs visit Rockies

Sun, 09/23/2012 - 22:20
In Tuesday's series opener at Coors Field, Cubs rookie Chris Rusin, seeking his second big league victory, opposes Rockies lefty Jorge De La Rosa, making just his second start since coming back from Tommy John surgery.

Sveum keeps tabs on White Sox, other contenders

Sun, 09/23/2012 - 17:58
The Cubs might be well out of the playoff picture, but that doesn't mean manager Dale Sveum isn't scoreboard watching. Sveum said in the regular season's final weeks, he's a fan like everyone else.

Honored by Cubs, Wood wants to work for club

Sun, 09/23/2012 - 17:58
Kerry Wood knows he wants to continue to be part of the Cubs family. How and in what capacity, however, has yet to be determined. On Sunday at Wrigley Field, the Cubs held Kerry Wood Appreciation Day, which began with a pregame ceremony.

Cubs fall in 10th after Cardinals rally in ninth

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 23:07
Jon Jay hit a go-ahead RBI double in the top of the 10th to hand the Cubs a 5-4 loss Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Cut4: Lopez gets serious for first pitch at Wrigley

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 22:19
Cut4: Lopez gets serious for first pitch at Wrigley

Sveum believes you can evaluate in September

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 16:37
A common belief throughout baseball is that there are two times players can't be truly judged: Spring Training and September.

Right side of Cubs infield could be golden in future

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 16:37
Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney could win the Gold Glove Award this season, and manager Dale Sveum believes first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a shot at being a Gold Glove winner later in his career.

Barney, DeJesus play hero as Cubs stun Cards

Sat, 09/22/2012 - 00:16
Down to their last strike, the Cubs got a game-tying two-run shot from Darwin Barney in the ninth and walked off in the 11th on a single from David DeJesus in a 5-4 win over the Cardinals on Friday at Wrigley Field.

Wood trying to deal blow to Cards' playoff chances

Fri, 09/21/2012 - 23:14
On the heels of a tough walk-off loss on Friday, the Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright to the hill on Saturday against the Cubs, who will counter with Travis Wood at Wrigley Field.

Sveum to use bench more liberally over stretch run

Fri, 09/21/2012 - 17:34
The Cubs likely began their last series of 2012 against a contender Friday afternoon.

Barney's bat overshadowed by errorless streak

Fri, 09/21/2012 - 17:34
Conversations about Darwin Barney always come back to the Cubs second baseman's defense.

Cut4: Cubs fans try to win a few bucks

Fri, 09/21/2012 - 00:07
Cut4: Cubs fans try to win a few bucks

Berken impresses, but 'pen lets game get away

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 22:43
Jason Berken didn't get a win, but he got in the Cubs record books. Didi Gregorius, pinch-hitter Joey Votto and Xavier Paul hit consecutive RBI singles in the seventh to help Johnny Cueto pick up his 18th win as the Reds beat the Cubs, 5-3, on Thursday to reduce their magic number to clinch the National League Central Division to two.

Sveum extends well-wishes to counterpart Baker

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 16:54
Reds manager Dusty Baker remained in a Chicago hospital Thursday to undergo tests for an irregular heartbeat.