CINCINNATI – The face-of-the-franchise first baseman to Darwin Barney’s left recently signed a contract that could make him some $70 million and keep him in a Cubs uniform through 2021....

CINCINNATI – The Cubs didn’t sign Edwin Jackson with the idea that they would flip him, instead viewing him as a long-term asset that would mature along with a gradually improving team....

Cubs-Reds Gameflash for game played on May 24, 2013...

CINCINNATI -- Mired in a deepening slump, without a hit since Saturday, $41-million first baseman Anthony Rizzo showed up in the clubhouse Friday with his once-curly locks suddenly straightened. Aerodynamics? "Yeah, I'm trying to steal more......

CINCINNATI – Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 7-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at Great American Ball Park. How it happened: Scott Feldman strengthened the case against the designated hitter, but it didn't help him overcome.....

The Cubs pitchers take hitting very seriously, and Scott Feldman added to their numbers on Friday. Feldman hit his first career home run in the second inning against the Reds to open a 3-0 lead. Luis Valbuena doubled with one out in the second,......

CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox hope ace left-hander Chris Sale will be ready to pitch Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. Sale missed his start against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday because of soreness in his left shoulder. Sale wants to......

Former Red Travis Wood is having a breakout season entering Saturday's matchup at GABP vs. Homer Bailey...

John Gress/Getty ImagesAlfonso Soriano might see some time as DH against the White Sox.CINCINNATI -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum was looking for a chance to give Alfonso Soriano a day off. With Bronson Arroyo scheduled to start for the Cincinnati...

CINCINNATI - The feeling of inevitability is sinking in as the Cubs approach June buried in the standings and looking at another July roster purge that could involve everybody from Friday's starting pitcher and closer to the entire starting......

Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune/Getty ImagesKevin Gregg has solidified the closer job for the Cubs with six saves in six opportunities.This week Chicago Cubs closer Kevin Gregg answers the mail. Gregg, who was picked up off waivers for his second......

PITTSBURGH – The Cubs saw the blank canvas here on Opening Day, hoping to build momentum with a good start and see a bounce from their young core players. They wanted to stay afloat until their high-adrenaline starter (Matt Garza), Gold Glove.....

PITTSBURGH – The Cubs are selling their fans the dream of Javier Baez, Jorge Soler and Albert Almora. Those kids will grow up to be the heart of a monster lineup and form the nucleus for a contending team. But they’re not walking through....

We've had a lot of movement since our first mock draft two weeks ago, including Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray ascending to our projected No. 1 pick....

* Double-A Tennessee will join outfielder Ty Wright in his efforts to raise funds for the victims. The Smokies will hold several events throughout the current homestand with proceeds going to the American Red Cross relief efforts for the Oklahoma......

PITTSBURGH – Dale Sveum calls it “mind-boggling” and “strange.” “Just certain things you can’t explain,” the Cubs manager said of his team’s persistent inability to turn excellent pitching into vi...

[+] Enlarge Matt Cashore/US PresswireJeff Samardzija said he was a fan of Brian Urlacher ever since his football days at ND.PITTSBURGH -- Count Chicago Cubs pitcher -- and former football player Jeff Samardzija -- as another person who will......

[+] Enlarge Matt Cashore/US PresswireJeff Samardzija said he was a fan of Brian Urlacher ever since his football days at ND.PITTSBURGH -- Count Chicago Cubs pitcher -- and former football player Jeff Samardzija -- as another person who will......

Cubs-Pirates Gameflash for game played on May 23, 2013...

The Cubs open a three-game series against the Reds on Friday. Here are the pitching matchups:...

PITTSBURGH – The Cubs have so many moving parts to their business/baseball plans for 2015 and beyond. Navigating Chicago politics to get Wrigley Field renovated. Hoping the sports rights bubble doesn’t burst before their next TV deal...

PITTSBURGH -- Since before spring training, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum has talked about the organization needing more left-handed hitting. They’ve acquired it to some extent. But the problem with that notion is what to do when a......

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The last time Francisco Liriano pitched this well, Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija was a 1,000-yard wide receiver for Notre Dame. Fished out of baseball’s...

Here’s a quick look at the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday: How it happened: Darwin Barney popped up with the tying and lead runs on base in the ninth inning. The Pirates scored their lone run in the......

PITTSBURGH – The Cubs shredded their blueprint for the bullpen weeks ago....

Struggling reliever Shawn Camp was placed on the disabled list Wednesday for a sprained toe the team says he kept quiet for much of the past month....

PITTSBURGH -- Is there anything the Chicago Cubs starting staff can’t do? Along with compiling a sparkling 3.42 ERA through nearly two months of the season, they’re also getting it done at the plate. Cubs’ pitchers are No.......

PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs reliever Shawn Camp has been placed on the disabled list with a sprain in his right big toe, the team announced on Wednesday. The Cubs recalled pitcher Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa to take his place. Camp was......

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