Aramis Ramirez’s big day sparks Cubs rout of Pirates
The Cubs find themselves in first place in the National League Central after three weeks of the season, but they're still not sure how good they really are. They might...
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Cubs do as Lou says, get off to fast start
Cubs' manager Lou Piniella sermonized all spring about the importance of getting off to a good start. Does an 11-6 record—which includes Sunday's 13-1 pasting of the Pirates and victories...
Improved Hill pitches Cubs to win
One problem solved, maybe. The second is still a work in progress. Rich Hill became the first Cubs left-hander to win a game this season, a day after Ted Lilly...
Konerko, Crede hit slams, put Tigers deeper in hole
The first two weeks of the baseball season are over with the White Sox in first place in the AL Central and leading the league in runs scored and confidence...
White Sox’s Floyd flirts with no-hitter in victory over Detroit Tigers
Rain and cold. Hot and dry. It just doesn't seem to matter when, where or what the conditions for the White Sox and Tigers. Not even who, and that includes...
Thome tossed, revamped lineup fails to recover
It was hot against cold Friday night at U.S. Cellular Field and, considering the weather, the outcome was expected. Cold won out. The Tigers, the American League's lowest-scoring and worst-pitching...
No more monkey business for Zambrano
Carlos Zambrano wasn't going to let a lack of potassium cramp his style, nor his sense of humor. "A lot of water and Gatorade and bananas," the Cubs' ace said...
Latest lineup yields big results for Cubs
Changing lineups for the third time in five games, maybe Lou Piniella finally has found one to his liking. He should, after newcomer Reed Johnson looked at home in the...
See you at the finish line
Mike Downey CATEGORY NL Central: Brewers AL Central: Tigers NL East: Mets AL East: Red Sox NL West: Padres AL West: Mariners NL Wild card: Cubs AL Wild card: Angels...
Plenty of villains to go around
Brett Favre has been the Bears' nemesis for 17 seasons, but other Chicago pro franchises have had their troubles with stars as well. Cubs Two active players rate as future...