Bryan LaHair hit an RBI double to back Paul Maholm, who struck out six over five scoreless innings and led a Cubs split squad to a 2-0 victory Monday over the Padres. Cubs closer Carlos Marmol appeared in his first game since last Tuesday when he had to exit because of cramps in his right [...]
Carlos Marmol, pulled from a game last week because of cramps in his right hand, was scheduled to throw on Monday for the Cubs. His main setup man, Kerry Wood, will likely get two more appearances this spring before the regular season begins. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Rodrigo Lopez is focused on getting to Chicago and nothing else. The right-hander gave up two runs on four hits over 4 1/3 innings on Sunday in the Cubs' 6-2 win over the Indians, and now has given up five earned runs over 16 1/3 innings in his Cactus League appearances. Read Original Story at [...]
The Cubs' lineup is keeping Dale Sveum up at night. Is David DeJesus the best leadoff option? Where should Darwin Barney hit? Or Starlin Castro? The skipper planned to talk with players to see where they're most comfortable hitting in the lineup. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Last spring, Darwin Barney was hoping to get a spot on the Cubs' roster as a backup infielder. Instead, Barney won the second base job over Blake DeWitt, and this year, he arrived in camp knowing he had a spot locked up. But Barney, 26, didn't think that way. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs [...]
Alfonso Soriano launched a home run and drove in three to help lead the Cubs to a 6-2 Cactus League victory over the Indians on Sunday afternoon at Goodyear Ballpark. Soriano leads the Cactus League with six blasts this spring. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Rule 5 Draft pick Lendy Castillo has opened some eyes and could make the jump from Class A to the big leagues with the Cubs. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Dale Sveum planned on revealing the Cubs starters this week, but word leaked on Saturday that Chris Volstad appears to have locked up a spot. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Travis Wood gave up three runs on five hits over 3 2/3 innings, and the Cubs' bats were quieted in a 5-1 loss to the Padres on Saturday afternoon. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo has been getting some much appreciated help this spring from Hall of Famer Billy Williams. Read Original Story at Chicago Cubs Website
