Dave Van Dyck

MESA, Ariz. — His days with the Cubs haven't been the best of Alfonso Soriano's career, except maybe when he deposits paychecks. Since signing that $136 million contract before the...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With his spot in the rotation seemingly secure, Jeff Samardzija has the luxury of working on refining his pitches this spring. Samardzija was on the mound again...

MESA, Ariz.—Ryan Dempster was named the Chicago Cubs opening day starter for the second straight season, with Matt Garza scheduled to pitch the second game against the Washington Nationals. "Both...

MESA, Ariz.--Top prospects Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson were among the cuts Friday at Chicago Cubs camp, although both hope their stay in the minors is short-lived. "You're always disappointed,"...

MESA, Ariz.—Ryan Dempster was named the Chicago Cubs opening day starter for the second straight season, with Matt Garza scheduled to pitch the second game against the Washington Nationals. "Both...

MESA, Ariz. — Cub bosses have seen the future, but they aren't ready to make it the present. Yet. Outfielder Brett Jackson, 23, and first baseman Anthony Rizzo, 22, were...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cubs manager Dale Sveum said the choice wasn't easy, but he picked Ryan Dempster to start the new regime in a positive direction on opening day against...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With his spot in the rotation seemingly secure, Jeff Samardzija has the luxury of working on refining his pitches this spring. Samardzija was on the mound again...

Spring record: 10-12-1. At the plate: Geovany Soto hit two homers and drove in five runs. Bryan LaHair had three hits to raise his average to .256. Joe Mather had...