http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Chicago Cubs News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8044568&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8044568&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Kids help send off Cubs' spring truck Amid a steady snowfall outside Wrigley Field, Cubs clubhouse staff loaded the moving van Tuesday with dozens of baseballs, a few suitcases, some golf clubs and jerseys to be shipped to Mesa, Ariz., for Spring Training. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045422&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045422&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wrigley Field upgrades in progress While the Cubs' clubhouse staff was loading a truck with gear for Spring Training on Tuesday, crews continued work on various projects at Wrigley Field, knowing their deadline is fast approaching. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038766&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038766&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs single-game tickets on sale Feb. 19 Individual-game tickets may be purchased at cubs.com on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets also go on sale at the Wrigley Field Box Office at 8 a.m. CT, via random wristband system. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038666&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038666&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Inbox: Can Castro jump right in? Could Starlin Castro open the season as the starting shortstop? One fan inquires about this topic while others seek Spring Training and Cooperstown information, plus more. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:48:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020352&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020352&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs ink Millar to Minor League deal The Cubs signed veteran Kevin Millar to a Minor League contract Thursday, creating a crowd at first base. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020110&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020110&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs, Marmol agree to one-year deal The Cubs signed Carlos Marmol to a one-year, $2.125 million contract Thursday, avoiding arbitration with their closer. Carrie Muskat http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/02/2510_prickly_issue_in_cactus_l.html?partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:22:56 EDT http://muskat.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/02/2510_prickly_issue_in_cactus_l.html?partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8019562&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8019562&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs' 2010 broadcast schedule announced The Cubs announced their regular season television broadcast schedule on Thursday. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015200&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015200&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Globally minded Cubs mining Korea The Cubs have "jumped in with both feet" in their effort to scout around the world and acclimate foreign prospects, including a growing Korean and East Asian representation. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8011634&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8011634&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs bullpen starts with closer Marmol For the first time in three years, Carlos Marmol won't have to compete for anything but a parking space at Fitch Park in Mesa. He's one of the few pitchers set for the Cubs' bullpen. Carrie Muskat http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8012998&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:17:39 EDT http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8012998&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005954&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005954&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs, Millar may be near Minors deal A report surfaced Monday that the Cubs have inked first baseman Kevin Millar to a Minor League deal, though a team spokesperson denied the report. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004686&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8004686&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Inbox: Wrigley Field friendly to Nady? Xavier Nady's numbers at Wrigley Field, Carlos Zambrano's rebound and Andre Dawson's No. 8 are among the topics in this week's Cubs Inbox with beat reporter Carrie Muskat. Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7994326&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7994326&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Nady, Cubs complete one-year deal The Cubs finalized a one-year deal Friday with free agent Xavier Nady, who could provide some power and depth to Chicago's outfield. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988020&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100128&content_id=7988020&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Nady, Wilson brothers in arm surgeries Catcher Vance Wilson and outfielder Xavier Nady, who will sign with the Cubs this week if he passes a team physical, are on a short list of players who have undergone multiple Tommy John surgeries. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7974314&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7974314&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Cubs to keep spring home in Mesa The Cubs announced at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday that they intend to keep their Spring Training hub in nearby Mesa. Tom Singer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7986264&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7986264&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Castro cracks Top 50 prospects list Shortstop Starlin Castro was the only Cubs player represented on MLB.com's Top 50 Prospects list. That's OK. He's used to being special. Adam McCalvy and Carrie Muskat http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7974080&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100127&content_id=7974080&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc&partnerId=rss_chc Hall picks Expos; Dawson preferred Cubs Andre Dawson will enter the Hall of Fame as a member of the Expos, as the image on his plaque will feature him wearing a Montreal cap, the Cooperstown museum announced on Wednesday. Barry M. Bloom