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Cubs | Tom Gorzelanny update
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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:58:34 -0400

Updating previous reports, Chicago Cubs SP Tom Gorzelanny's (finger) X-ray showed no displaced fracture, but he'll have a CT scan on the top of his left pinkie Thursday, Sept. 2, the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports.


Cubs | Carlos Marmol tallies save Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:46 -0400

Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning for his 25th save in 30 chances against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Sept. 1, according to The Associated Press. He walked in a run with two outs in the eighth inning.


Cubs | Kosuke Fukudome collects three hits Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:41:16 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome collected three hits and hit the go-ahead double Wednesday, Sept. 1, according to The Associated Press. He finished 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk and two run scored.


Cubs | Thomas Diamond wins first game
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:31:34 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Thomas Diamond won his first career game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Sept. 1, in relief of SP Tom Gorzelanny (hand), according to The Associated Press. Diamond gave up two runs and two hits while striking out three and walking one in 1 2/3 innings pitched. "I've been feeling pretty good and I've been working on a new pitch - a cutter - with (pitching coach) Larry (Rothschild)," Diamond said. "Today I had a little trouble with it, but it's only about a week and a half old."


Cubs | Tom Gorzelanny injured Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:20:00 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Tom Gorzelanny (hand) has been sent for X-rays Wednesday, Sept. 1, after being hit by a line drive in the third inning, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.


Cubs | Welington Castillo coming up Friday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:43:23 -0400

Chicago Cubs C Welington Castillo will be recalled from the minors Friday, Sept. 3, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.


Cubs | Carlos Silva to rehab Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:56 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Silva (heart) will start for Single-A Peoria Wednesday, Sept. 1, and throw roughly 70 pitches, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.


Cubs | Aramis Ramirez resting Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:29 -0400

Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez is taking the day off Wednesday, Sept. 1, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.


Cubs | Marlon Byrd out Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:42:02 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Marlon Byrd (leg) was given the day off Wednesday, Sept. 1, to rest his sore right leg, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.


Cubs | Jeff Baker scratched Wednesday
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:33:52 -0400

Chicago Cubs 2B Jeff Baker (Achilles') was scratched from the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 1, with a sore left Achilles' tendon, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. SS Darwin Barney started at third in Baker's place.


Cubs | Kosuke Fukudome hitting third
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:31:59 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome is hitting third Wednesday, Sept. 1, for the second time this season, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. He's hitting .338 since the All-Star break.


Cubs | Ryan Dempster has awful outing
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:56:44 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster allowed a season-high seven earned runs on seven hits in three innings in his loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, Aug. 31, The Associated Press reports.


Cubs | Geovany Soto out Monday
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:25:50 -0400

Chicago Cubs C Geovany Soto (knee) was out of the lineup Monday, Aug. 30, and an MRI revealed minor swelling but no ligament tears, according to the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan. Soto injured his knee sliding into second base Sunday, Aug. 29. C Koyie Hill started in his place Monday, but there are no plans to put him on the disabled list.


Cubs | Carlos Zambrano pitches well
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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:00:54 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano allowed an unearned run on four hits and four walks while fanning seven in 5 1/3 innings to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, Aug. 30, The Associated Press reports. He also hit a two-run homer.


Cubs | Kosuke Fukudome hitting well during second half
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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:44:44 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Kosuke Fukudome is batting .338 since the All-Star break, according to The Associated Press.


Cubs | Eric Wedge interviews
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:36:49 -0400

The Chicago Cubs interviewed former manager Eric Wedge Thursday, Aug. 26, as they look to replace former manager Lou Piniella, according to ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. Others that will be interviewed include minor league manager Ryne Sandberg, former manager Fredi Gonzalez and Washington Nationals third base coach Pat Listach. Interim manager Mike Quade will also receive strong consideration.


Cubs | Pat Listach interested in manager job
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:13:28 -0400

Washington Nationals third base coach Pat Listach said he is interested in managing the Chicago Cubs next season, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.


Cubs | Ryan Dempster throws seven scoreless innings Wednesday
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:26:53 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster (12-8) threw seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out eight, in a 4-0 shutout of the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Aug. 25, according to The Associated Press.


Cubs | Starlin Castro, Aramis Ramirez help break shutout
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:24:17 -0400

Chicago Cubs SS Starlin Castro hit a run-scoring double in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie against the Washington Nationals, according to The Associated Press. 3B Aramis Ramirez then hit a two-run homer as part of a 4-0 shutout win Wednesday, Aug. 25.


Cubs | Carlos Silva to rehab Friday
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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:23:44 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Silva (heart) will make a rehab start with Single-A Peoria Friday, Aug. 27, and is expected to pitch three or four innings or 45 pitches, according to MLB.com's Pete Kerzel.


Cubs | Carlos Zambrano to return Saturday
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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:16:45 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (personal) is expected to return to the team Saturday, Aug. 28, and will make his next start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday, Aug. 30, according to MLB.com's Pete Kerzel.


Cubs | Carlos Zambrano leaves team for family emergency
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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:22:16 -0400

Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano allowed a run on five hits and a walk while fanning eight in 7 1/3 innings Tuesday, Aug. 24, to beat the Washington Nationals, The Associated Press reports. He flew to Venezuela after the game to be with his 11-year-old nephew, who is critically ill.


Cubs | Justin Berg optioned
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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:03:38 -0400

The Chicago Cubs optioned P Justin Berg to the minors Tuesday, Aug. 24, according to CBSSports.com.


Cubs | Scott Maine recalled
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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:01:19 -0400

The Chicago Cubs recalled P Scott Maine from the minors Tuesday, Aug. 24, according to CBSSports.com.


Cubs | Marlon Byrd day-to-day after getting injured Monday
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:41:42 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Marlon Byrd (wrist) left the team's game Monday, Aug. 23, after being struck by a pitch in the third inning, reports MLB.com's Pete Kerzel. Byrd is day-to-day with a right wrist bruise. A team spokesman said X-rays on Byrd were negative.


Cubs | Welington Castillo, Sam Fuld optioned
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:26 -0400

The Chicago Cubs optioned C Welington Castillo and OF Sam Fuld to Triple-A Iowa Sunday, Aug. 22, according to The Sports Network.


Cubs | Micah Hoffpauir recalled
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:03 -0400

The Chicago Cubs recalled 1B Micah Hoffpauir from Triple-A Iowa Monday, Aug. 23, according to The Sports Network.


Cubs | Geovany Soto activated
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:37:24 -0400

The Chicago Cubs activated C Geovany Soto (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 23, according to The Sports Network.


Cubs | Tyler Colvin likely to start at first Monday
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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:02:23 -0400

Chicago Cubs OF Tyler Colvin is likely to make his debut at first base for the team Monday, Aug. 23, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Colvin has not played first base since his sophomore year at Clemson University.


Cubs | Lou Piniella to retire Sunday
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Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:58:26 -0400

Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella has announced that he will retire after the game Sunday, Aug. 22, in order to spend more time with his family, according to The Associated Press. "I need to be home," Piniella said. "My circumstances have changed a heck of a lot the last year, especially the last month or so. I just need to be home. I'm concerned about my mom. I love baseball but I love my family. When you talk about your family, it's a little more important than baseball, it's a lot more important." The 66-year-old Piniella missed four games earlier this month to visit his ailing mother in Florida and had initially planned to step down at the end of the season. Third base coach Mike Quade will serve as the interim manager.



Chicago Cubs Player News

Adduci James OF
Anderson Dennis C
Angulo Fabian P
Ashwood Zachary P
Atkins Mitch P
Avery Matt P
Bachman Corey P
Baker Jeff 2B
Barney Darwin IF
Bautista Luis C
Beliveau Jeffrey P
Berg Justin P
Bernard Oscar C
Blackford Todd P
Brannon Clint P
Brenly Michael C
Bristow Justin P
Bunton Michael P
Burke Kyler OF
Byrd Marlon OF
Calvert Kurt OF
Camp Matt IF
Campana Anthony OF
Campusano Edward P
Cardona Javier C
Caridad Esmailin P
Carpenter Christopher P
Carter Brian P
Cash David P
Cashner Andrew RP
Castillo Welington C
Castro Starlin SS
Cavazos Andy RP
Chen Hung-Wen SP
Chirinos Robinson 2B
Clevenger Steve C
Coleman Casey SP
Coleman Joseph P
Coles Corey OF
Colvin Tyler OF
Contreras Wilson C
Craig Matt 3B
Crawford Evan OF
Deeds Doug OF
Dempster Ryan SP
DeWitt Blake 2B
Diamond Thomas SP
Dolis Rafael P
Doullard Jon C
Dubois Jason OF
Echevarria Angel OF
Fitzgerald Ryan OF
Flaherty Ryan SS
Florentino Arturo P
Flores Luis C
Flowers Clarence OF
Frese Nate IF
Fukudome Kosuke OF
Fuld Sam OF
Galvez Carlos P
Garcia Geivy RP
Gaub John P
Golden Reggie OF
Gonzalez Marwin 2B
Gorzelanny Tom SP
Grabow John RP
Gray Jeff P
Green Craig P
Green Matt OF
Gregg Davy OF
Gresky David OF
Guyer Brandon OF
Guzman Angel RP
Halter Shane SS
Hamilton Jon OF
Harben Adam P
Hardman Clark OF
Harris Tyrelle P
Harvey Ryan OF
Hempy Arik P
Henderson James P
Hendry Jim GM
Hernandez Robert P
Hickman Charles SS
Higgins Yuri P
Hill Koyie C
Hoffpauir Micah 1B
Hoorelbeke Sean 1B
Howard Ben SP
Huseby Chris P
Jackson Brett OF
Jackson Jay RP
Jackson Nic OF
Jackson Randy P
Jan Carlos P
Jaramillo Rudy TO
Johnson Grant P
Johnson Jonathan J. 3B
Johnson Leon OF
Jones Geoff P
Jones Jericho OF
Jones Nick 2B
Joseph Alfred OF
Keedy Ryan 1B
Kennard Jeffrey P
Koerber Scott RP
Kosow Jason P
LaHair Bryan 1B
Lalli Blake C
Lambert Casey P
Lansford Josh P
Larsen Andrew SS
Layden Timothy P
Lebron Jesse P
Lee Hak-Ju IF
LeMahieu DJ IF
Leverton James P
Littlefield Dave TO
Lopaze Danny 1B
Lopez Andrew OF
Lopez Robinson P
Lorick Jeffrey P
Macias David OF
Maddux Greg TO
Made Jose IF
Maestri Alessandro P
Maine Scott P
Marmol Carlos RP
Marsello Jake P
Marshall Sean RP
Martinez Ericdervid P
Matchulat Toby P
Mateo Marcos RP
Mathes J.R. P
McClain Scott 3B
McCormack Zack P
McDaniel Dan P
McQuade Tony OF
Mejia Alexander 2B
Meyer Scott P
Meyers Ryan P
Miller Gerald OF
Mitchell Tarlandas P
Morgan Ryan IF
Morla Ronny P
Moss Bill IF
Mota Arismendy P
Mottran Billy 3B
Murray Heath RP
Muschko Craig P
Nady Xavier OF
Nagel Jonathan P
Norwood Ryan IF
Opitz Jake 2B
Oropesa Eddie RP
Overholt Sean P
Papelbon Jeremy SP
Parisi Mike SP
Parker Blake RP
Patton David P
Pawelek Mark P
Peralta Sterling P
Perkins Vince P
Petrick Billy RP
Pignatiello Carmen P
Pineda Francoris P
Quade Mike MAN
Ramirez Aramis 3B
Rea Jeffrey IF
Reyes Rene OF
Richie Tony C
Ridling Rebel 1B
Rios Jose SS
Robinson Chris C
Robles Gregorio OF
Rodriguez Jhon P
Rohlicek Russ P
Roquet Rocky P
Russell James RP
Sabates Roberto C
Samardzija Jeff RP
Sanchez Daniel SS
Santo Joel P
Sasser Dustin P
Sawyer Marc IF
Scales Bobby IF
Schlitter Brian P
Serrano Juan Yasser P
Shafer Aaron P
Shipman Andrew P
Siegfried Christopher P
Silva Carlos SP
Simokaitis Joe SS
Simpson Hayden P
Smit Kyle RP
Smith Marquez IF
Snyder Brad OF
Sommer Luke OF
Sontag Ryan OF
Soriano Alfonso OF
Soto Geovany C
Spears Nate SS
Spencer Matt OF
Stanford Jason RP
Stevens Jeff P
Svetlic Mike IF
Szuminski Jason P
Taylor Scott P
Thomas Anthony IF
Tidball Adam C
Tineo Jose P
Trammell Alan TO
Underwood Chad P
Valdez Raul P
Vento Stephen P
Vitters Josh 3B
Wallach Brett SP
Wells Randy SP
Whitlock Josh P
Wick Olin C
Willis TeWayne OF
Wright Ty OF
Wyatt Jonathan OF
Zambrano Carlos SP

Rothschild Larry PC

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