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Denard Span of the Washington Nationals slides safely into second base for a double as Darwin Barney  waits for the ball during the first inning at Nationals Park (Credit: Rob Carr, Getty Images)

Cubs Use Unearned Run To Rally Past Nationals 2-1

Alfonso Soriano scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by catcher Kurt Suzuki, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Sunday.

2013/05/12

Starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws a pitch in the second inning during a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. (Credit: Patrick McDermott, Getty)

Cubs Beat Strasburg, Nationals 8-2

Jackson (1-5) retired 12 of Washington’s first 13 batters and allowed two runs and four hits in 5 1-3 innings. He earned his first win under a $52 million, four-year contract he signed after leaving Washington as a free agent.

2013/05/11

Washington Nationals (17-15)

Finfer: The Nats Could School The Cubs On Building A Future

By Ben Finfer WASHINGTON (CBS) — There is a lot to be learned here in Washington D.C.  Our capital is full of interesting schooling for those interested. There are the numerous government buildings where one […]

2013/05/10

Pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs works the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Nats Beat Cubs 7-3

Ian Desmond’s three hits included a two-run homer and an RBI double, and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also drove in runs with doubles, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 for their season-high fifth consecutive victory.

2013/05/10

Carlos Villanueva (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cardinals Rally For 5-4 Win Over Cubs

Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two runs apiece, and the St. Louis Cardinals capped an impressive trip with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Carlos Zambrano. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Zambrano Signs With Independent League Team

Former Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has signed with the Independent League’s Long Island Ducks.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

J.A. Happ is taken off the field after being hit in the head by a line drive. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Are We Going To Ignore The Latest Line Drive Off A Pitcher’s Head?

Look at Mark Buehrle at the 1:35 mark. Look at R.A. Dickey at 1:50. The color leaving the faces of J.A. Happ’s Toronto Blue Jays teammates as blood exited his head.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

A look at the new large video screen proposed for Wrigley Field. (Credit: Chicago Cubs)

Wrigleyville Residents Discuss Cubs’ Renovation Plans, Offers To Move

As the Cubs defeated the arch-rival Cardinals several blocks away, neighborhood residents and a Cubs vice president again discussed details of the Wrigley Field renovation plan, and possible competition to move the team.

WBBM Newsradio–2013/05/08

Travis Wood  delivers during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. (Credit: Brian Kersey, Getty)

Wood Outpitches Lynn In Cubs’ Win Over Cards

Travis Wood pitched impressively into the seventh inning to outduel Lance Lynn, Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs snapped the St. Louis Cardinals’ six-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.

2013/05/07

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Cicero Offers Cubs Free Land To Build New Stadium

Cicero town president Larry Dominick, a self-proclaimed lifelong Cubs fan, has offered Ricketts and the Cubs 50 acres of free land to “build a new stadium with significantly increased seating, more parking and the opportunity to generate more advertising revenues.”

WBBM-FM–2013/05/07

Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning on May 6, 2013 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Cubs Beat Rangers 9-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Scott Feldman threw seven scoreless innings against his former team before leaving with a cramp in his pitching hand, and the Chicago Cubs came within three outs of their first shutout since […]

2013/05/06

Ryan Sweeney during his time with the Red Sox.  (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Sweeney, Dolis Added To Cubs’ Roster

In anticipation of tonight’s game against the Rangers, the Cubs have selected the contract of outfielder Ryan Sweeney and recalled right-handed pitcher Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/06

Starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers the ball against the Cincinnati Reds. (Credit: Jonathan Daniel)

Reds Finish Sweep Of Cubs 7-4

Edwin Jackson (0-5) struggled again for the Cubs, allowing four runs and eight hits in five innings.

2013/05/05

Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs hits a two-run homer during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds. (Credit: David Banks, Getty)

Marmol Blows Lead In Cubs 6-4 Loss To Reds

Cincinnati had just one hit in the decisive rally, but took advantage of another woeful outing by reliever Carlos Marmol to secure its first winning road series of the season. The Reds held on for a 6-5 victory in the opener on Friday when Darwin Barney struck out with the bases loaded to end the game.

2013/05/04

Zack Cozart #2 of the Cincinnati Reds forces out Luis Valbuena #24 of the Chicago Cubs during the second inning on May 3, 2013 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Reds Hold Off Cubs 6-5

Jay Bruce had two RBIs and scored a run, Shin-Soo Choo drove in a run and scored twice, and the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Friday.

2013/05/03

Travis Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Cubs Fall Apart In 4-2 Loss To Padres

Yadier Alonso’s two-out fly ball to right field dropped in front of Julio Borbon for an RBI single that led to a four-run eighth inning and boosted the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 4-2 Thursday for a four-game series split.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/02

A view of the proposed jumbotron at Wrigley Field. (Credit: Cubs)

Wisch: My Solution To The Wrigley Field Rooftop Crisis

So, what if the Cubs set up their own giant HDTV on the reverse side of their proposed video board?

CBS Chicago–2013/05/02

Dioner Navarro  hits a two-run double against the San Diego Padres. (Credit: David Banks, Getty)

Feldman Tosses 3-Hitter, Cubs Top Padres 6-2

Scott Feldman retired 18 straight on his way to his first career complete game and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of former No. 1 pick Andrew Cashner’s wildness in a 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

2013/05/01

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Harris: Wrigley ‘Restoration’ Is Happening, Unless…

Tom Ricketts stood in front of a crowded banquet hall Wednesday with the City Club of Chicago in attendance and gave a play-by-play of plans to “restore” Wrigley Field.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/01

Tom Ricketts

Ricketts Says He’ll Move Cubs If Wrigley Deal Not Reached, But Mayor Not Worried

For the first time since taking ownership of the Cubs in 2009, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said he will move the Cubs within four years if his proposed Wrigley Field restoration plans were not approved by the city.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/01

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