Dale Sveum has been a part of intense rivalries, participating in the Red Sox-Yankees series as a player and a coach. This weekend will be his first exposure to the Crosstown Showdown between the Cubs and White Sox. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Chris Volstad lasted only two innings, while Carlos Ruiz had four hits and three RBIs to back Roy Halladay as the Phillies completed a sweep in Chicago. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Right-hander Blake Parker impressed Cubs manager Dale Sveum this spring, and now he'll get a chance to do so in the big leagues. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Matt Garza's defensive play can be an adventure sometimes, but on Thursday he was participating in the Cubs' bunting drills and working on his fielding. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Jeff Samardzija couldn't hide his excitement about pitching on Friday against the White Sox at Wrigley Field. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Phillies because of inflammation in his left knee. His status was day to day. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking home run with one out in the eighth off Shawn Camp, and Hector Luna added a pinch-hit grand slam in a six-run ninth to power the Phillies to a 9-2 victory Wednesday night over the Cubs. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Alfonso Soriano is glad he finally hit his first home run. Soriano tied Tuesday's game at 6 with a leadoff homer in the ninth against the Cardinals, who won, 7-6, in the bottom of the frame. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Dale Sveum never seems to get rattled after losses. "I think my personality allows me not to take it home with me," the Cubs' manager said Wednesday. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol was able to play catch Wednesday, and catcher Steve Clevenger swung a bat for the first time since going on the disabled list. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
