Andrew Bagnato

The Cubs` magic number is three. Any combination of Cubs wins and Montreal losses adding up to three means the Cubs can`t finish last; they lead the Expos by 3...

George Bell has learned not to abuse the bat rack. The Cubs` left-fielder missed games Friday and Saturday, and may miss the rest of the season, after he sprained his...

The Cubs in the next week will open negotiations to keep Rick Sutcliffe in Chicago. ''I think we`re going to talk with him soon,'' General Manager Jim Frey said. ''I`m...

George Bell sprained his right ankle Wednesday afternoon when he fell down the dugout steps after arguing a third-strike call. According to witnesses, Bell suffered the injury after attacking the...

This might come as good news to the Cubs. National League spokeswoman Katy Feeney said Monday that the club probably would not be required to make up a rained-out game...

Rick Sutcliffe dropped to 5-5 in the Cubs 6-2 loss in the opener. He allowed two runs, one of them earned, and three hits while fanning five in five innings....

Manager Jim Essian said Friday he planned to keep the Cubs` pitching rotation in order for this weekend`s games in Wrigley Field. Rick Sutcliffe (5-4) will face Mark Gardner (8-10)...

One clubhouse rumor Thursday had the Cubs moving their weekend series with Montreal to Wrigley Field because of the collapse at the Expos` stadium. Another had the clubs playing a...

The Cubs went into Wednesday night having lost three straight and six of seven. They needed to win 11 of their last 17 just to finish at .500. Manager Jim...

Andre Dawson Tuesday night served his one-game suspension for a July 23 altercation with umpire Joe West. Dawson had planned to appeal his suspension and a $1,000 fine to National...