Marlon Byrd
Former Cubs OF Byrd Suspended 50 Games For PEDs
Former Cubs outfielder Marlon Byrd was suspended 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Bernstein: Ricketts Tap-Dancing Around The Truth
I’m sure he’s saying some of his best friends are black.
Cubs Trade Marlon Byrd To Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox acquired center fielder Marlon Byrd from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in an attempt to shore up their injury-plagued outfield and reverse an early season slide.
Cubs Lose 6th Straight As Reds Get 10,000th Win
Cincinnati batted around in the first inning and cruised to a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday for the 10,000th win in franchise history.
Ramirez, Buehrle Help Marlins Beat Cubs 9-1
Hanley Ramirez homered for the third game in a row, Mark Buehrle pitched eight innings for his first victory with Miami and the Marlins beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Cardinals Whip Cubs 10-3, Take Series
Jake Westbrook allowed one earned run in seven strong innings and rookie Matt Carpenter homered, tripled and drove in five runs in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Rogers: Help Could Be On The Way For Cubs
To put it simply, things are bleak for Cubs nation right now.
Cubs Start Epstein Era With 2-1 Loss To Nationals
As Ryan Dempster left the field at Wrigley to a standing ovation, the Chicago Cubs looked ready to start the Theo Epstein era on a winning note. The cheers didn’t last. The lead didn’t either.
Zuba: New ‘Cubs Way’ Beginning To Take Shape
The Cubs completely revamped their entire organization when they brought in team president Theo Epstein, general manager Jed Hoyer and manager Dale Sveum.
Smith Has Three Hits For A’s In 4-3 Win Over Cubs
Seth Smith had a two-run double among his three hits, and the Oakland Athletics scored three unearned runs off Paul Maholm in the first inning and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a game between split squads Saturday.
Cubs Bryd Gets New Ink & Diet
The Cubs front office wasn’t the only thing that got a makeover this offseason.
Schuster: Notes On Byrd From Spring Training
Marlon Byrd filled up the reporter’s notebook on Saturday. The first thing you noticed seeing is that there is less of him…20 lbs to be exact.
Zuba: Epstein’s Got His Work Cut Out
Cubs fans, it’s OK to get excited. Good things are coming. But before those things can happen, there are a few matters Epstein needs to address
Cubs’ Castro Gets 2 Hits, Now 1 Shy Of 200
Starlin Castro desperately wanted to get his 200th hit of the season in front of a supportive crowd at Wrigley Field. Now he’ll move on to St. Louis and try to reach the milestone.
Myers Beats Cubs With Help From Video Review
Brett Myers benefited from a reversed homer call to beat the Chicago Cubs again and Clint Barmes had a two-run single to help the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory Sunday.
Cubs Rally For Win Against Mets, 5-4
Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Chicago Cubs past the New York Mets 5-4 after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth Saturday.
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.
Abbatacola: Don’t Expect Much From September Call-Ups
Mike Quade has a tough road ahead in trying to find the proper balance of winning and developing unproven talent that may affect the organization’s future.
Castro Gets Another Hit But Cubs Lose To Giants
Madison Bumgarner matched his career high with 11 strikeouts, Jeff Keppinger and Pablo Sandoval hit consecutive homers in the fourth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Wednesday to snap a three-game skid and avoid a sweep.
Greinke Stays Perfect At Home, Brewers Win Again
Zack Greinke pitched effectively into the eighth to remain perfect at home, Corey Hart homered for the second time in as many days and the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago Cubs with a 3-2 win on Sunday.



