Dempster among the Cubs' top offseason priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIf the Cubs could import one ideal player, he would be a left-handed-hitting run producer/October team leader.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Zambrano, Harden ready for October
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comCarlos Zambrano and Rich Harden are both coming back from arm trouble, but Phil Rogers says both are fine and ready for the postseason.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008This is not 1969 all over again for Cubs
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comAfter Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, manager Lou Piniella finally began acting like, well, Lou Piniella.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008It's the Brew Crew vs. Lou's Crew
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe NL Central-leading Cubs travel up Interstate 94 for four games with second-place Milwaukee.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008Cubs have been among majors' best over last calendar year
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Cubs have the best record in the majors and have become sold on their chance to overcome the franchise's sad history.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2008Trading Dunn should be high on Reds' list of priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe hiring of Dusty Baker as manager brings optimism to the Reds, but trading Adam Dunn could have the biggest impact on the team in 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Cubs need another front-of-the-rotation starter
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Cubs need another front-of-the-rotation starter in 2008 to go along with staff ace Carlos Zambrano.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2007Pitching will determine who gets to October
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThere's a power struggle in the NL Central between the Cubs, Brewers and Cardinals. Time will tell which team is left standing.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007Piniella's flexibility has been key to the turnaround
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThose early-season grumblings on the North Side are a distant memory now that the Cubs are back in the hunt for October.
Story | Conversation | July 23, 2007The Bonds Watch ... players on the move ... rookie race
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comFrom Barry Bonds' pursuit of Aaron to Yankees manager Joe Torre to the NL Central race, the second half has its story lines to watch.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007Cubs have an inventory of talent
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comAfter committing almost $320 million to future salaries in the offseason, will the Cubs be a better team? Have some patience and give it a little time.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2007Hurry up before it's too late
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Giants and Rangers are among six teams that have done little to improve this offseason and still need to fill major holes on their roster.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006Pitching holes still need to be filled
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comNo team has been busier than the Cubs this offseason -- and they're not done dealing yet as they look to transform themselves into contenders.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2006An offseason filled with intrigue awaits
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comLou Piniella, Barry Bonds and acquiring elite pitching are among the top story lines to watch this offseason.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2006Zambrano gives Pujols fits
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comHere's a look at some of the guys who currently cause nightmares for some of baseball's best players.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "carlos zambrano" make the list?