Marmol quits offseason dart league, sends flowers to victims injured by errant tosses
After a breakthrough 2010, Cubs closer Carlos Marmol has decided to retire from his offseason dart league, a move lauded by nervous opponents and spectators.
Nick Boynton somehow a -2 after spending game as healthy scratch
Despite being on the bench for most games, Blackhawks defenseman Nick Boynton is still finding ways to muck things up.
Cubs change name to Carloses after acquisition of Pena
Following the inking of first baseman Carlos Pena, Chicago's National League baseball team officially changed their name to the "Chicago Carloses," honoring their new free agent along with starters Carlos Silva and Carlos Zambrano...
Cubs invent ‘long first’ position to get Tyler Colvin on field
In an attempt to capitalize on Tyler Colvin's hitting ability, Cubs GM Jim Hendry has petitioned the league to allow the youngster to play a newly created position.
Adam Dunn fitted with shock collar to prevent him from playing first base
An underground electric fence installed at U.S. Cellular will activate anytime Sox DH Adam Dunn attempts to take the field.
Loco Rob column: Cubs Band Aid approach isn’t brain surgery
The Cubs' only farm system is the repeat process of sending one of their own down to Iowa for rehab assignments.
Mike Quade ‘super excited’ to have use of manager’s parking spot all year
New Cubs manager Mike Quade finally has the manager's spot all to himself now that former skipper Lou Piniella's Lincoln Town Car has been towed away.
