Sosa: Cream has bleached skin

Speaking publicly for the first time since photos of him from a recent musical award ceremony were published on the Internet, Sammy Sosa said that the skin lightening is the result of the use of a facial cosmetic cream.

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 1: Pitcher Carlos Zambrano #38 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a MLB game against...

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 2: Jake Fox #5 of the Chicago Cubs bats during a MLB game against the...

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 2: Sam Fuld #27 of the Chicago Cubs runs to third base during a MLB...

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 2: Pitcher Angel Guzman #37 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a MLB game against...

Stats Don't Lie

Rob "Stats Guerrera brings his trademark negativity from Mike & Mike in the Morning to ESPNRadio.com.

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

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MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 1: Pitcher Carlos Zambrano #38 of the Chicago Cubs pitches during a MLB game against...

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 2: Jake Fox #5 of the Chicago Cubs bats during a MLB game against the...

Back-to-back HRs from Uggla, Ross stun Gregg, Cubs in 9th

Cody Ross hit his second home run of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Marlins a dramatic 3-2 win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Badenhop put on DL; Wood recalled

Florida right-hander Burke Badenhop was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained muscle near his neck Sunday.

Neither injury thought to be serious

Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has left the game at Florida after three innings because of a stiff back.

Zambrano, Ramirez leave with injuries but Cubs manage win in 10th

The Chicago Cubs struck out 14 times, stranded 14 runners and gave up nine walks. They lost ace Carlos Zambrano and slugger Aramis Ramirez to injuries. They blew an early six-run lead, and a three-run lead with two out in the ninth

Cubs-Marlins Preview

Cubs-Marlins Preview

Baker heads 3-run eighth as rising Marlins dispatch Cubs to win 8th in last 10

John Baker drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Friday night.