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Cubs Dunn in by Reds Mon Apr  2 23:13:26 2007 EST
Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Adam Dunn belted a pair of home runs, as the Cincinnati Reds routed the big-spending Chicago Cubs, 5-1, to begin a season-opening three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Dunn drove in three runs for the Reds, while Ken Griffey Jr. finished 2-for-3 with a run scored. Ryan Freel went 2-for-4 and scored a run. Cincinnati starter Aaron Harang (1-0) fared much better this Opening Day than he did last year. Against the Cubs in last season's opener, he allowed
New-look Cubs kick off 2007 season in Cincinnati Mon Apr  2 14:50:01 2007 EST
(Sports Network) - The big-spending Chicago Cubs are set to begin their regular season today when they travel to Cincinnati and Great American Ball Park to begin a season-opening three-game series against the Reds. No other team in the majors made the splash the Cubs did in the free agency waters this past offseason. In addition to the big catch of outfielder Alfonso Soriano, arguably the best non-pitcher available this winter, the club signed pitchers Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis to big-money d
Spring Training Preview: NL Central Thu Mar  8 19:52:57 2007 EST
n last year, but will need an awful lot of help from a make-shift starting rotation if it plans on duplicating last season's success. If not they could find themselves behind the Pittsburgh Pirates if some of the Bucos young pitching pans out. CHICAGO CUBS: HoHoKam Park -- Mesa, AZ The Cubs enter the season as the prohibitive favorite in the Central thanks to their offseason spending frenzy. Rarely does that philosophy work, but it should make things interesting in the Windy City. Chicago's best
Walker wins arbitration case against Padres Wed Feb 21 23:10:01 2007 EST
fielder Todd Walker won his arbiration case against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday and will make $3.95 million for the 2007 season. Walker played in 44 games for the Padres last season after arriving at the trade deadline in a deal with the Chicago Cubs. He hit .282 with three homers and 13 runs batted in for San Diego, which was offering him $2.75 million. For his career, Walker has a .289 batting average to go along with 107 home runs and 541 RBI in 1,270 games with Minnesota, Colorado, Cin
Zambrano, Cubs agree to one-year deal Tue Feb 20 23:36:36 2007 EST
Mesa, AZ (Sports Network) - The Chicago Cubs and starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth a reported $12.4 million on Tuesday. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the deal was reached just before the two sides were to enter into the arbitration hearing. Zambrano, a right-hander, was seeking $15.5 million, while the club was offering $11.025 million. Zambrano, 25, is still looking to secure a long-term contract despite the signing. He w
Zambrano backs off threat to leave Cubs Thu Feb 15 16:48:00 2007 EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) -Carlos Zambrano backed off recent comments that he would leave the Chicago Cubs as a free agent after this season if he doesn't get a multiyear contract during spring training.

Although he would rather get a new deal done by opening day, the pitcher said Thursday he would be willing to negotiate next fall. He won't discuss a contract during the season, though.

``They have the first look,'' Zambrano said after the club's initial workout for pitchers and catchers. ``I didn

Wood hurt in fall from hot tub, out for a few days Thu Feb 15 15:31:00 2007 EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) -Oft-injured Kerry Wood is out again - this time because of a flub in a hot tub.

The Chicago Cubs pitcher is not expected to throw off the mound for a few days after he slipped this week getting out of a hot tub at home. Wood landed on his stomach and chest.

``It was just a little spill,'' Wood said Thursday. ``I didn't think anything of it. Nothing's wrong. It's just going to be a few extra days. My arm feels great. My body feels good.''

Wood said he probably would not

Cubs trade Ryu to Devil Rays for 2 minor leaguers Tue Feb 13 13:52:00 2007 EST

MESA, Ariz. (AP) -The Chicago Cubs traded right-hander Jae Kuk Ryu to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Tuesday for two minor leaguers, outfielder Andrew Lopez and right-hander Gregor Reinhard.

Ryu, 23, was originally signed by the Cubs as a non-drafted free agent on June 1, 2001, and is 0-1 with an 8.40 ERA in 10 games. He spent several stints with the Cubs last season and made his major league debut May 14. He was also 8-8 with a 3.23 ERA in 24 appearances for Triple-A Iowa.

Ryu got in troubl

Fassero retires after 16 major league seasons Fri Feb  9 16:51:00 2007 EST
t in August and throwing in November.

``Probably the best shape I've been in the last few years,'' he said.

He finished 121-124 with a 4.11 ERA and 25 saves in 242 starts and 478 relief appearances for Montreal, Seattle, Texas, Boston, the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis, Colorado, Arizona and San Francisco. He was originally signed by the Cardinals, who selected him on the 22nd round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Fassero was 3-0 in the postseason, getting one victory for Seattle against Baltimore in

Baker, Winfield arrive in Ghana Fri Feb  2 14:32:00 2007 EST

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) -A delegation headed by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and former Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker arrived in Ghana on Friday for a goodwill trip aimed at promoting the sport in a region where little is known about it.

The delegation also includes New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya, Major League Baseball vice president Bob Watson and former major leaguers Reggie Smith an Al Jackson.

``I believe it's never too late to begin introducing the Ame

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