Wood homers, gives up late homer in loss

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Cubs starter Travis Wood was thinking about one home run, and it wasn't the one he hit.

Scott Feldman pitches, hits Cubs past struggling Mets 8-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Still no wins for Jeremy Hefner. Another rough day for Ike Davis, too.

Barney thrown out at plate in eighth inning in Cubs loss

Associated Press

CHICAGO | David DeJesus singled sharply to right field in the eighth inning and Darwin Barney sprinted from second base.

Strasburg drops to 1-5 as Cubs beat Nationals 8-2

HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON | Dominant early, Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision, an 8-2 loss Saturday to the Cubs, whose starting pitcher, Edwin Jackson, worked into the …

Cubs blow another late lead, lose 5-4 to Cardinals

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | There were the four double plays, one in every inning from the fifth to the eighth. Mix in a wild pitch, an error and a shaky outing from a usually reliable reliever, and that was enough.

Votto, Latos and Reds sweep Cubs 7-4

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Joey Votto had three hits, Todd Frazier hit a two-run single and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 7-4 victory on Sunday.

Marmol struggles as Cubs lose to Reds

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | This was the wild Carlos Marmol, and the Cubs were unable to escape the jam created by the erratic reliever.

Borbon's missed fly ball in 8th costs Cubs

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Several defensive lapses by the Cubs spoiled a great performance by starter Travis Wood.

Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

JASON KEYSER Associated Press

CHICAGO | The owner of the Chicago Cubs for the first time publicly threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $5…

Cubs fall short of sweep with 6-4 loss at Miami

STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

MIAMI | The Cubs squandered too many scoring opportunities Sunday, and missed their chance at a four-game sweep.

Rizzo hits 2 homers in Cubs' win

Associated Press

MIAMI | Anthony Rizzo wanted a single.

Valbuena's home run lifts Cubs to a win

Associated Press

MIAMI | Luis Valbuena wasn't going to let the game go to extras.

Cubs, Samardzija come up short again in another close game

Associated Press

CINCINNATI | Another well-pitched game ended in a close loss for the Cubs.

Cubs blow lead before beating Reds in 10th

Joe Kay AP Baseball Writer

CINCINNATI | Starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva raised his arm toward a clubhouse attendant and twisted his hand, asking him to turn down the blaring music so he could hear reporters' questions.

Big Hurt plans full-time return to big city

George Castle Times Correspondent

Las Vegas somehow just didn’t seem Frank Thomas’ style, even after years of raising his second family just off of The Strip.

Feldman error leads to loss for Cubs

The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE | Scott Feldman let an error on a routine play rattle him.

Cubs done in by tough 1st inning

Joe DiGiovanni Associated Press

MILWAUKEE | A lack of timely hitting and a crucial first inning error cost the Cubs Friday night in a game that produced a memorable piece of baserunning by Milwaukee's Jean Segura.

Soriano, Rizzo homer, Cubs beat Rangers 6-2

Associated Press

CHICAGO | As the first pitch approached, nobody was quite sure if Thursday's game at Wrigley Field would be played.

Bumgarner shuts down Cubs in Giants' 3-2 win

Associated Press

CHICAGO | San Francisco showed off its deep bullpen on a day the Cubs had to look for yet another closer this season.

Sandoval, Crawford help Giants rally for win

Associated Press

CHICAGO | Angel Pagan had a go-ahead sacrifice fly after pitcher Ryan Vogelsong walked with the bases loaded to tie it in the fifth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 Thursday.

Ill wind blows for the Cubs in home-opening loss to Brewers

Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CHICAGO | The fickle winds of Wrigley Field giveth and they taketh away.

Samardzija sets career mark in loss

George Henry Associated Press

ATLANTA | For the first four innings, Tim Hudson wondered if Jeff Samardzija would be too tough to beat.

Cubs survive hectic ninth for win

Will Graves AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH | Carlos Marmol remains the closer for the Cubs until further notice.

Samardzija shines as Cubs down Pirates 3-1

Will Graves AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH | Jeff Samardzija began the season as the Cubs' No. 1 starter practically by default thanks to injuries to veterans Matt Garza and Scott Baker.

Samardzija a Cubs leader? Job’s open, and he’s willing

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

With the Theo Epstein-mandated rebuilding process’ end not yet in sight, the Cubs don’t yet have a true rotation ace and a certified team leader.

Cubs end spring with 6-3 loss to Houston

KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON | Houston's prospects got the best of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.

Area Cubs fans can't believe it's been 10 years since 'The Bartman Game'

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

It was a beautiful autumn eve on the north side of Chicago. Dave Pishkur and his son, Ryne, were taking it all in. The buzz in the air was intense, historic.

Jackson fans 9 as Cubs and Astros tie

Kristie Rieken AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON | The Cubs' Edwin Jackson got off to a slow start on Friday night against the Houston Astros. When he settled down, he was almost unhittable.

MARINERS, CUBS: Cubs bid fond farewell to HoHoKam Stadium

The Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. | One last time at HoHoKam Stadium, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning was changed to include the lyric, "If the Cubs don't win it's a shame."

Cubs score 3 in 8th to hold off Indians 4-3

Gary Schatz Associated Press

GOODYEAR, Arizona | Ubaldo Jimenez can now focus on getting hitters out instead of how to throw.

Castellanos hits HR, Dodgers beat Cubs

The Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. | With Hanley Ramirez out for two months after having thumb surgery, the Los Angeles Dodgers need a plan at shortstop.

Cubs' Stewart, Baker out with injuries

Associated Press

Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart will begin the season on the disabled list with a strained left quadriceps.

Luis Mendoza helps Royals rout White Sox 10-0

The Associated Press

SURPRISE, Ariz. | Luis Mendoza returned from Mexico's World Baseball Classic team to pitch four-hit ball over five innings, combining with four relievers on a five-hitter Sunday in the Kansas City Royals' 10-0 win over the White Sox.

CHICAGO BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Samardzija pitches three-hit ball for Cubs

The Associated Press

The hard work is paying off for Jeff Samardzija.

Castillo triples as Cubs beat Dodgers

The Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. | Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly didn't like the manner in which his team carried itself in an 8-1 loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

CHICAGO BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Konerko homers, but Sox lose to Arizona

The Associated Press

Adam Eaton had four hits and Aaron Hill had three, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks defeat the White Sox 11-9 Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Konerko hits 2 HRs, White Sox beat Cubs

The Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. | One spot over in the clubhouse at HoHoKam Stadium means everything to Cubs catcher Welington Castillo.

Garza DL bound; Samardzija to start Cubs' opener

The Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. | Matt Garza will start the season on the disabled list because of an injured muscle in his side that is preventing the right-hander from throwing, and Jeff Samardzija will be the opening-day starter for the Chicago Cubs.

White Sox Peavy roughed up in spring debut, Cubs split squad splits games

The Associated Press

Jake Peavy gave up an RBI double to Chase Headley and three runs overall in his first start of spring training, and the White Sox lost to the San Diego Padres 4-0 Sunday.

Cubs take Ozzy, Vanna out of the ball game

Caryn Rousseau and Don Babwin Associated Press

CHICAGO | Maybe it was race driver Jeff Gordon's shout out to the fans at "Wrigley Stadium." Or Ozzy Osbourne, who decided the lyrics of "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" were not nearly as interesting as the mostly unintelligible words he'd pic…

Konerko has two hits, Sox tie again

The Associated Press

Madison Bumgarner threw two scoreless innings in his first outing since the second game of the World Series, postseason hero Marco Scutaro had two hits and drove in a run and the San Francisco Giants played the White Sox to a 9-9 tie Monday.

Samardzija, Cubs win home spring opener

The Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. | Valparaiso native Jeff Samardzija made a strong spring debut and the Cubs scored four unearned runs in the first inning against San Francisco Giants ace Matt Cain, then held on for a 4-3 victory Sunday at HoHoKam Stadium.

Cubs' Garza to miss 1 week with side injury

Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

MESA, Ariz. | Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has a mild side strain and is expected to miss only a week of spring training camp.

Sveum has Cubs on track in his second season

Tom Withers AP Sports Writer

MESA, Ariz. | Dale Sveum doesn't plan on wearing the bright orange hunting vest with the large bull's-eye on the back anytime soon.

No looking back to last season for Cubs

The Associated Press

MESA, Ariz. | Cubs manager Dale Sveum knows exactly what he'll say about last year's 101-loss season when he meets with his team for the first time this spring.

Will Cubs start long climb back from bottom in Mesa?

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

If Theo Epstein’s long rebuilding process is likened to a capital “U,” then his Cubs are at the bottom of the letter and looking up at the long climb on the right side.