Andrew Bagnato

The Cubs` search for a fifth starting pitcher ended after Bob Scanlan pitched three innings in a simulated game in deserted Fulton County Stadium. Scanlan showed enough pop on his...

It`s a little victory, but Joe Girardi will take it. The Cubs this week gave him permission to accompany the team on its six-game swing through Atlanta and Houston. That`s...

If the loss of Mike Harkey to shoulder surgery seems to be a bad omen for a team that just completed a 3-8 trip, consider what happened to the Cubs...

The Cubs will learn Monday how long they`ll be without starting pitcher Mike Harkey. Harkey will be examined by the team physician, Dr. Michael Schafer, who will decide whether the...

The Cubs will decide Monday whether to put Mike Harkey on the disabled list. It seems to be a foregone conclusion, but the club will wait to evaluate the results...

Dave Smith threw on the sidelines Friday afternoon but needs one more night off before he can pitch. Smith has missed four games with inflammation in his right tricep. ''I...

George Bell has surprised many people with his play in left field. He might not win a Gold Glove, but he hasn`t embarrassed himself. ''I`ve been here since 1984 except...

Manager Don Zimmer benched slumping rookie Gary Scott Wednesday night and told him to ''take it easy for a while.'' Scott came into Wednesday night`s game hitting just .136 (6...

Closer Dave Smith, with three blown saves in four days, is experiencing swelling in his right tricep. Smith is taking an anti-inflammatory medication for the injury, which he said he...

The Cubs` worst fears were confirmed Monday when doctors reported Danny Jackson tore his left groin muscle. He`ll miss at least a month. Jackson was examined in Chicago by team...