CUBS IN BRIEF: Rookie Russell quenches thirst for first victory

Local News Source:Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: - about 4 hours ago

Rookie left-hander James Russell (1-1) became the fifth Cubs pitcher to pick up his first major-league victory this season.... Read More »

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Ryne Sandberg rocks the vote

Local News Source:Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: - about 4 hours ago

Ryne Sandberg was named the Pacific Coast League's manager of the year Friday, which can only put more pressure on the Cubs and general manager Jim Hendry in the search for a new manager. In only one season at Iowa, the Hall of Famer topped 15 others for the honor with the Iowa Cubs still in a tight race for the playoffs.... Read More »

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Wells struggles in second season

National News Source:ESPN.com - Chicago Cubs Blog - September 3 05:25 PM CDT

Randy Wells once again struggled with his command on Friday, ending up with a no-decision in 5 2/3 innings of work, allowing four earned runs. The Cubs’ six-game winner has had a frustrating season after winning 12 games in 2009. Interim manager Mike Quade believes in Wells’ stuff and his ability to be a better pitcher. “To me it’s a command issue,” Quade said. He works hard at it. But that second year, that sophomore jinx where guys struggle in the second year, ... Read More »

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Gorzelanny grateful injury not worse

National News Source:ESPN.com - Chicago Cubs Blog - September 3 05:19 PM CDT

Cubs lefty Tom Gorzelanny was still feeling lucky Friday after nearly getting hit in the face on Wednesday by Jose Tabata’s line drive that glanced off of his pitching hand at the last moment. “It was pretty scary,” Gorzelanny said. “Going back and looking at it, it would have hit me in the face if I didn’t get my hand in the way.” Gorzelanny had a CT scan on the tip of his left pinkie finger that detected a microchip fracture. He will miss at least one star... Read More »

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Prior signs minor league deal with Rangers (Yahoo! Sports)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Chicago Cubs News - September 3 05:09 PM CDT

After a strong month with an independent teaim, former phenom Mark Prior will get another shot at the majors.... Read More »

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Gamecast (September 3, 2010) Mets @ Cubs

Blogs Source:GoatRiders of the Apocalypse - September 3 01:34 PM CDT

Oops, this will be abbreviated. Cubs playing Mets. Both teams are out of it and have payrolls that are too large for their respective won/loss records. Starlin Castro is now hitting .317. He's great and I love him. Go Cubs! I'll have a more detailed gamecast tomorrow.... ... Read More »

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Uncle Mike’s Weekly BROWsing: The “Football!” Edition

Blogs Source:Hire Jim Essian - September 3 12:56 PM CDT

There is no more satisfying sound after a terrible baseball season than the flip of a coin and the gleeful shout of “HEADS!” College football is back to take your mind off the fact that we are a mere ten games away from postseason elimination. If all goes perfectly, that means you officially won’t have [...]... Read More »

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TCR Friday Vacation Notes

Blogs Source:The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog - September 3 12:36 PM CDT

You may have thought I've been on vacation since May, but really just the last week and next. Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things when I return. In the meantime, the Mets visit Wrigley for this weekends exhibition. Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey and his surprising 2010 season start off the set against Randy "Sophomore Slump" Wells. Fukudome, Castro, Byrd, Ramirez, Nady, Soto, Soriano, DeWitt, Wells vs. Pagan, Duda, Carter, Wright, Davis, Arias, Thole, Tejada, Dickey. Gorzelanny has a ha... Read More »

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