Andrew Bagnato

Jeff Pico seemed to be the odd man out in the Cubs` pitching plans, but his teammates still seemed surprised that he had been released. ''We`d all played with him...

The Cubs figured George Bell would make the highlight films. But Monday afternoon, Bell found himself in the middle of a fiasco that can only receive justice in an all-time...

The Cubs released Jeff Pico, who said Monday he wants to sign with a National League team ''because I want to pitch against this team right here.'' Pico, drafted by...

Damon Berryhill looks as if he`ll be ready for Opening Day, but Don Zimmer`s not ready to name him the starting catcher. He`ll likely split time between Berryhill and Joe...

Mike Harkey said he hopes to make his first spring training start Sunday. ''I would assume Sunday at the earliest, Monday at the latest,'' Harkey said. His optimism came after...

Mike Harkey`s tender right shoulder continues to improve, but the Cubs still don`t know when he`ll be able to pitch in an exhibition game. ''I would say he`s close,'' manager...

Rick Sutcliffe on Monday changed back to the delivery he used before he hurt his shoulder. But it appears increasingly unlikely he`ll be ready to pitch when the Cubs open...

Rick Sutcliffe faces another test of his shoulder Monday morning, when he`ll try to throw a simulated game on the sidelines. ''We`re going to crank it up on the side,''...

A year ago, Greg Maddux packed away more than his glove and cap when the Cubs broke camp. He took home a $2.4 million contract extension. At the time, Maddux...

This wasn`t what Lance Dickson had in mind. Dickson yielded three runs on five hits and four walks as the starting pitcher in the Cubs` 7-5 victory over the Arizona...