Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since his banishment for a dugout tantrum in June, and the Chicago Cubs won for just the third time in 17 games, 3-2 over St. Louis on Saturday.
Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since his banishment for a dugout tantrum in June, and the Chicago Cubs won for just the third time in 17 games, 3-2 over St. Louis on Saturday.
Although the Chicago Cubs might be too far gone to be big winners this season, rookies Starlin Castro, Tyler Colvin and Andrew Cashner have the team excited about their future.
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of the season, ending a storied and often colorful career that included 18 years in the majors as a player and another 22 as a manager.
Carlos Zambrano no longer has a spot in the Chicago Cubs' rotation after a wild outburst in the dugout that led to an indefinite suspension from the team.
Carlos Zambrano threw another tantrum, and this time, the Chicago Cubs might be out of patience.
Carlos Zambrano threw another tantrum, and this time, the Chicago Cubs might be out of patience.
Carlos Zambrano will return to the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation Wednesday at Pittsburgh, after being banished to the bullpen following a series of bad outings.
Lou Piniella is tired of watching his relievers blow games for the Chicago Cubs, and, boy, is he ready to do something about it.
Jason Heyward's debut has Hank Aaron convinced that the rookie can stir up more excitement about baseball in the black community.
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