Wells Clears Waivers, Assigned To Iowa
Struggling Cubs pitcher Randy Wells has cleared waiver and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs announced Friday.
Struggling Cubs pitcher Randy Wells has cleared waiver and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs announced Friday.
The Cubs designated pitcher Randy Wells for assignment Wednesday and recalled reliever Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa.
It didn't exactly compare to some of the fireworks of the past between the Cubs and White Sox. In fact, no one really seemed to notice it.
Gavin Floyd pitched four-hit ball into the seventh, Gordon Beckham homered, and the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 7-0 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Chicago Cubs stopped their 12-game losing streak as Alfonso Soriano hit a go-ahead home run Monday in an 11-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
The Cubs activated Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood from the disabled list Thursday and optioned Scott Maine and Randy Wells to Triple-A Iowa.
Johnny Cueto threw 6 1-3 strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Randy Wells from Triple-A Iowa to start Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps.
Kerry Wood was placed on the disabled list Friday morning and Scott Maine was called up from Triple-A Iowa.
On Sunday, the onetime wide receiver strung together a series of goose eggs on Easter to dazzle in his 2012 debut and make it appear as if that day has perhaps finally arrived.
While most of the Cubs players were getting ready for morning workouts at HoHoKam Stadium Thursday, a few were instead cleaning out their lockers after getting cut.
As the Cubs worked to trim their roster to 25 players, more cuts were made Thursday.
Cubs manager Dale Sveum will sit down with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer Wednesday night and make the final roster decisions before the team breaks camp next week.
Randy Wolf retired six of the first seven batters he faced Wednesday and extended his scoreless streak into an eighth inning this spring before a two-run fourth as Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 10-2 Wednesday.
Samardzija is coming off his best season as a professional notching eight wins in 2011 to go along with an era of 2.97.
The Cubs have agreed to one-year deals with six players to avoid salary arbitration: Jeff Baker, Blake Dewitt, Ian Stewart, Geovany Soto, Chris Volstad and Randy Wells.
Shaun Marcum threw eight strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to the NL Central title with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
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.
Alfonso Soriano homered, Randy Wells pitched effectively into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Randy Wells pitched six strong innings to earn his first win since April 4 and Geovany Soto added a solo shot and an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-1 victory over the major league-worst Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.
Randy Wells needs a strong outing when he takes the mound on Saturday against the Houston Astros.
Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning, leading the Florida Marlins to 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
A bus ride to Wrigley Field this season ends with a recorded public service announcement from a member of the neighborhood. Mike Quade identifies himself as manager of the Cubs and then encourages patrons to take public transportation to the game.
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Agents will not say if the two incidents are connected.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
The Supreme Court will consider Monday whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
The fake dentist also faces accusations of practicing while unlicensed in Nevada and was even arrested before treating patients in the Chicago suburbs.
Right now, Illinois sports books pay 15% tax on their revenue. But Gov. JB Pritzker's latest budget proposal would spike the tax to 35%.
Currently, a pair of two-story vintage buildings occupy the space.
Quinn has filed an ordinance with the Chicago city clerk that would ask the City Council to put a referendum on the November ballot allowing voters to decide if their tax dollars should support new stadiums.
The Lincoln Square standby, at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., first announced its plans to close in September.
Businesses can currently pay $8.40 an hour and use tips to make up the difference. So, an employee gets at least the state-required $14-an-hour minimum wage.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
House lawmakers are meeting to discuss a long-awaited aid package to provide U.S. allies with critically-needed funds. The plan includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
Lunchbox on Devon Avenue in Edgewater was set only for a health inspection when a fire broke out there Wednesday night. CBS 2's Lauren Victory reports.
After a group of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked expressway traffic into O'Hare International Airport earlier this week, an Illinois state lawmaker is pushing to make similar protests a felony.
Witnesses said US Bank branches in Hanover Park and Schaumburg were robbed.
“Buy the Pound Bakery” is offering you a chance to unwind with a mindfulness event this weekend. You can register at buythepoundbakery.com.
A Chicago police investigation determined this was an accidental fire.
Thursday morning will be sunny before showers return by midday.
Colbert lived in Chicago for 11 years, performing and "cutting his comedy teeth" at the legendary Second City and attending Northwestern University. His show will broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater Aug. 19-22 on CBS.
His abrupt departure left many questioning what happened and why so suddenly.
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Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
CBS 2 discovered the woman, Whitley Temple, was hired by the City of Chicago while awaiting trial.
Whitley Temple pleaded not guilty to the charges — and after nearly two years of delays, the case goes before a Cook County judge for trial on Monday.
Caruso reportedly suffered a 'significant' right foot sprain in Chicago's win against the Hawks on Wednesday.
White, whose previous high was 37, went hard at the rim throughout the game and had fans chanting his name down the stretch.
Gavin Sheets homered, Erick Fedde pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the struggling Chicago White Sox edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for a doubleheader split that ended a six-game slide.
Some fans may be surprised to see WNBA players' starting base pay under $80,000, but why is the league structured like this?
Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning, Mike Tauchman added an RBI double and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Wednesday.
Agents will not say if the two incidents are connected.
Collette Bancroft, 35, currently faces a charge of drug possession.
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
Illinois State Police said two passengers were killed when Isaac Espejel crashed into a concrete median barrier on I-57 while speeding and driving under the influence.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.