Andrew Bagnato

Special invitation: Tony Gwynn, battling for his fifth career batting title, returned to the Padre lineup Tuesday night, three days after having his left knee drained. He had been expected...

The Cubs, aware that Shawon Dunston might leave over the winter, plan to spread playing time among three shortstops this month. They`ll play Dunston, but also will use the month...

Dave Smith didn`t enjoy his first day back in the office. Making his first appearance since July 15, the Cub reliever gave up a two-run home run to his nemesis,...

Reliever Dave Smith will be activated when the rosters expand on Sunday, but it could be a while before he sees his next save opportunity. Smith threw about 15 minutes...

Shawon Dunston went 0 for 5 Thursday to snap his career-high 14-game hitting streak. It didn`t take long for him to figure out why. ''I forgot to wear this,'' he...

Shawon Dunston brought his hot streak home Wednesday night. Dunston, a Brooklyn native who lives in the Bay area suburb of Fremont, equaled his career-high 14-game hitting streak with a...

When things go wrong for a baseball team, the manager usually takes the heat. Some handle it the way the Mets` Buddy Harrelson did recently-by sending the pitching coach to...

Frank Castillo will try to bury fears about his right shoulder Tuesday afternoon. The Cubs` rookie right-hander faces the Los Angeles Dodgers in Wrigley Field after two weeks on the...

Frank Castillo will try to bury fears about his right shoulder Tuesday afternoon. The Cubs` rookie right-hander faces the Los Angeles Dodgers in Wrigley Field after two weeks on the...

General Manager Jim Frey met Saturday with manager Jim Essian and his coaches to plot the Cubs` September minor-league callups. The Cubs apparently will stick to their plan to promote...