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Recent events, and Cubs’ record, put spotlight on Sveum Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Not even one month into his second season as manager of the Cubs, Dale Sveum was talking Monday about his own future in the wake of the team's 5-12 start heading into a three-game set at Cincinnati.
Jackson feels right at home with Cubs Jan 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs on Wednesday made official their signing of right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson to a four-year deal. It's not the only long-term commitment Jackson is making. He's to be married Saturday. The Cubs hope all live happily ever after.
Samardzija’s June swoon continuesJun 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum admitted Wednesday there is some concern about pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The New York Mets cuffed around Samardzija and reliever Casey Coleman and came away with a 17-1 victory at Wrigley Field. Samardzija has not won since May 29.
Matt Garza’s errant heave cost him complete game Apr 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Matt Garza let his excitable-boy nature get the best of him Thursday. Garza beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0 at Wrigley Field, but he missed a chance at a complete game when he threw wildly to first base on what should have been a game-ending grounder. The Cubs improved to 2-5.
Russell could spell lefty relief for Cubs Mar 18, 2012 12:00 AM
The trade of Sean Marshall to the Reds in December left a huge void in the left side of the Cubs' bullpen. James Russell, who performed creditably as a reliever last year, says he can be the guy to replace Marshall. Kerry Wood is back to set up closer Carlos Marmol from the right side, and the Cubs have some homegrown products ready to step up.
Cubs’ approach coming into focus Jan 15, 2012 12:00 AM
The philosophy of the Cubs front office is becoming more evident as each day passes. Team president Theo Epstein talked about "old school" and "new school" Saturday on the second day of the Cubs convention.
Pujols to Cubs? Probably not; Fielder? Maybe Dec 6, 2011 12:00 AM
The Cubs spent much of Tuesday trying not to comment on reports that they had made an offer to free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols. Prince Fielder is still lurking, and he might be the better option. New manager Dale Sveum met the media at the winter meetings in Dallas.
Santo’s absence hits home in Cubs camp Feb 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Spring training is under way, but there's a big void without the optimistic presence of Ron Santo.
Ricketts family proving to be first class all the way Jan 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Even though the product on the field needs improvement, the Ricketts family showed at the weekend's Cubs convention that it may be hitting its stride after more than a year of owning the team.
More grilling and less gushing for Ricketts family? Jan 13, 2011 12:00 AM
The honeymoon is over for the Ricketts family. How will they be greeted this weekend at the Cubs convention?
Cubs' Quade handles himself nicely at winter meetings Dec 7, 2010 12:00 AM
There was a symbolic passing of the torch Tuesday at the baseball winter meetings. Doing the passing were retired managers Lou Piniella, Joe Torre, Cito Gaston and Bobby Cox, all of whom were honored by Commissioner Bud Selig during a special panel discussion. Cox had to leave the meetings before the program, but he was recognized all the same.
A true Hall of Fame career for SantoDec 4, 2010 12:00 AM
But thanks to the negligence years ago of the baseball writers and more recently of the Veterans Committee, Santo's situation has been more of an open-and-shutout case. Santo never had much of a chance with the writers, but he came tantalizingly close to enshrinement in recent years by the Veterans Committee.
Tough and caring, Santo had it allDec 3, 2010 12:00 AM
Ron Santo was the toughest human being I've met in sports. He also was the most genuine and among the most caring and compassionate people I've been around. Santo died late Thursday, but he gave death everything it could handle. Really, Santo could have been gone many years ago and many times over. But he kept battling.
Dunn a great fit for Sox and the Cell Dec 2, 2010 12:00 AM
Adam Dunn figures to be a monster signing for the White Sox. With the way the ball carries at U.S. Cellular Field, the left-handed hitting Dunn should have no trouble hitting 40 homers for the Sox, provided he stays healthy. As far as the Cubs go, general manager Jim Hendry always has loved Dunn, but he came too pricey for the North Siders this year, and the Cubs had concerns about Dunn’s defense at first base.
Things to like about Mike (Quade) Oct 20, 2010 12:00 AM
The one great thing about being a beat writer is that you really get the feel of a team by being around it almost every day. Of course, the one danger is that you can get too close to the forest for the trees, and that's something all of us in this crazy business have to guard against. You want to build some empathy, but you don't want to get too close.
Clock is ticking on Hendry, Cubs after disappointing yearOct 5, 2010 12:00 AM
You're Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, and you have one year to make things right. True, your contract runs through 2012, but realistically, if things aren't significantly better next year, the clock will have run out.
Baseball keeping close watch on all data for broken batsSep 21, 2010 12:00 AM
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry was not in Florida last weekend. He was spending some quality time with his son.
How Cubs can live with, thrive with, Ramirez, Soriano and ZambranoSep 17, 2010 12:00 AM
To hear many fans and media members tell it, the three biggest problem children on the Cubs are Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Zambrano.
It's time to provide answers to Cubs fans with questionsSep 10, 2010 12:00 AM
Questions from the readers and just wondering about other things. How is Mike Quade doing as manager? Given the talent he's got, just fine.
Cubs can make statement by hiring from withinSep 3, 2010 12:00 AM
You can search the world over, but sometimes, the answer is right in front of you. That might be the situation the Cubs are in with their managerial search.