Derrek Lee
Lee Turns Down Yankees Offer To Return
Former Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee won’t be making a come back.
Report: Yankees Ask Derrek Lee To Come Out Of Retirement
As the Yankees continue their search to replace first baseman Mark Teixeira, the team has reportedly asked former Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee to come out of retirement.
Wells Solid Again, Cubs Avoid Sweep, Beat Pirates
Randy Wells pitched six strong innings and Marlon Byrd drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Lee Hits Go-Ahead Slam For Pirates, Cubs Lose 7-5
Derrek Lee came off the disabled list and hit a go-ahead grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Saturday.
Castro Homers, Garza Goes 7 As Cubs Top Pirates
Starlin Castro homered and Matt Garza pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 1-0 win over the sliding Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Zambrano ‘Cured’ After Finishing Counseling
The 2010 season was a roller coaster for Chicago Cubs’ pitcher Carlos Zambrano, and it had more lows than highs. After completing his anger-management counseling, Zambrano feels he’s ready to get back to baseball.
Big Z Focused On Future, Not Past
For Carlos Zambrano, last season was filled with disappointing performances and uncontrollable anger on the field.
Cubs Sign Free-Agent Carlos Pena
Jim Hendry had reason to smile late Tuesday night. He landed his primary target to fill the Cubs’ gaping void at first base, getting free agent Carlos Pena signed to a one-year contract.
Wisch: The Cubs Need A Touch Of (Mark) Grace
For Cubs fans, there’s only one thing bleaker than the 2010 regular season. And that’s the 2010 offseason. So far, at least.
Cowley: Williams On The Paul Konerko Talks
According to several White Sox players, the talk circulating throughout the team on Monday is that they will have their “Captain’’ back.
There actually reasons to start watching the Cubs again
Time to check back in Wrigley Field has not been the most interesting place to watch baseball this summer. The Chicago Cubs are bad, yet the reasons they are bad create lazy Cub fans across […]
Closing Camp
We broadcast from the Bears’ practice field for the final time of Camp Lovie 2010 (the final Camp Lovie?), as the Bears prepare to close things to the public soon and work in earnest on […]
Cubs Could Trade Lee
Multiple sources are reporting Wednesday that the Cubs are close to shipping Derrek Lee to the Braves. It’s believed that the Cubs would get some combination of minor leaguers in return. While Lee declined to […]
Cubs close to deal that would send Lee to Braves
According to media reports the Chicago Cubs are close to finalizing a deal that would send Derrek Lee to the Atlanta Braves.
Derrek Lee Activated from Bereavement List
The Chicago Cubs announced that they have activated Derrek Lee from the bereavement list and optioned Micah Hoffpauir back to Triple-A Iowa. On Tuesday Lee was placed on the bereavement list and didn’t play in […]
Cubs Release Howry to Make Room for Zambrano
DENVER – The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the restricted list and granted right-handed pitcher Bob Howry his unconditional release.
Blue Frog Friday
Tavern Touring today: we broadcast from Blue Frog 22 (22 E. Hubbard) in Chicago, as Bud Light’s “Who Needs Two?” brings you the chance to win tickets and start your weekend. It could be a […]
Big Z to Return…and Stay for a While
Carlos Zambrano will rejoin the Cubs on Thursday in Denver as the team will activate him for their three game weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. With Derrek Lee invoking the “10 and 5″ rule […]
Aramis Ramirez Named NL Player of the Week
Aramis Ramirez has been named the NL player of the week for his stellar play from July 19-25; Ramirez hit .360 (9 for 25) with 4 home runs and 10 RBI. Although Ramirez has struggled […]
Hanging By A Thread
Derrek Lee is the ultimate veteran and especially so when it comes to answering certain questions. Lee , who had 3 hits on Monday night, fielded a couple of obvious questions after the Cubs 11-5 loss […]
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