Hitting coach 'overrated'?

...magically turn back into the hitter he had become in 2008? How about Mike Fontenot and Aaron Miles? Are they going to learn how to hit again thanks to Jaramillo's supposed magic touch...

Realistic goals

...hitters. Caridad will be working on his off-speed pitches during the winter ball season. Right-hander Aaron Heilman is also under Cubs protection, and although he is still unsigned Heilman could be used in...

A "Major League" move by the Padres

If you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Basketball is in Jones' DNA

Terrence Jones, No. 15 in the ESPNU 100, was born to play basketball. The Portland, Ore., native learned the game from his aunt and gets advice from NBA veterans. But where he takes his game is still up in the air, writes Chris Lawlor.

Chicago doesn't need Games

Jon Greenberg doesn't want the Olympics in Chicago, and he proposes sending a certain group of personalities for the bid.

Money bawl

Signing Milton Bradley will haunt Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry.

Rays prospect Davis set to debut

AJ Mass previews this weekend's games, which include the major league debut for Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Wade Davis.

Cubs-Sox, blow-by-blow

1:05: Welcome to an absolutely gorgeous day at Wrigley Field. I don't think it could be much nicer. Of course, the only thing that could make it bette...

Cubs' 2009 season can rest in peace

After dropping two of three to the Nationals, the Cubs can officially be pronounced dead in the 2009 playoff race.

Mets-Cubs Preview

Mets-Cubs Preview

Cubs' goose nearly cooked

With a loss on Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs find themselves slipping out of the playoff conversations.

Rice swung and missed on Jeter

...obliterated. Halfway through the 20th century, there was a debate about whether any man could run a mile in four minutes or less or would disintegrate physically; the four-minute mile was to the runner...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 23, 2009

Ricketts family's new team needs work

Pending approval, the Ricketts family will become the new owner of the Cubs. Here's a to-do list for their newest investment.

Miles away from productive

...there is one specific move that has been worse than all the rest: the signing of Aaron Miles. Miles, the 32 year-old infielder, was brought in to stabilize the second base situation after...

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 20: Aaron Miles #7 of the Chicago Cubs looks on after grounding out in the sixth inning against the...