Chicago Cubs
Marmol takes pass on WBC
MESA, Ariz. — After a sleepless night Sunday, Carlos Marmol decided it was better for his career and his team to concentrate on closing for the Cubs than representing his country in the World Baseball Classic.
Cubs moving camp from Fitch Park to HoHoKam
MESA, Ariz. — When clubhouse man Tom "Otis" Hellmann addressed the team on the field before Monday's workout at Fitch Park, it looked like the Cubs were pulling out all stops to shake things up in 2009.
Phil Rogers: Lengthening spring training for WBC a mistake
MESA, Ariz. — Memo to Major League Baseball: Never, under any circumstances, make spring training last more than six weeks again.
Samardzija gets 1st shot at 5th-starter job
Jeff Samardzija will get the first shot in the battle for the fifth starter's job, starting the Cubs' Cactus League opener Wednesday against the Dodgers at HoHoKam Park. "All I ever ask for is an opportunity to make it happen on the field," Samardzija said.
Can you forgive this man?
Hey, Missy!: Are we quick to forgive an athlete for their past once they play for our team? How about Milton Bradley?
Carlos Zambrano in action
Photos of the Cubs starting pitcher.
September 14: Zambrano tosses no-hitter
Carlos Zambrano threw a no-hitter on Sept. 14 as the Cubs beat the Astros 5-0.
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