Chicago Cubs

The Umpire Strikes Back

Rumor Central: Starlin Castro

ESPN Insider Chris Sprow discusses the Cubs possibly parting ways with Starlin Castro.

Northside Archives: Ex-Cubs Around The League

Law: Top 25 prospects update

Keith Law updates his top 25 prospects list, and he have a new top three.

Kings of the Comebackers

Another Gem For Wandy Rodriguez

From Elias: Wandy Rodriguez has pitched seven innings and allowed no more than one run in five starts this season, including his 5-1 his win against the Cubs on Wednesday. The only other pitchers in the majors with at least five such starts this year are Felix Hernandez (6) and Johnny Cueto (5).

Waddle & Silvy: State of Chicago Baseball

ESPNChicago's Waddle & Silvy discuss the sad state of baseball being played by the White Sox and Cubs.

Astros 5, Cubs 1

Astros 5, Cubs 1

Even all-out effort costing Cubs these days

HOUSTON -- It’s getting so bad for the Cubs now that even their hustle is getting punished. The Cubs lost their ninth consecutive Wednesday after Darwin Barney’s all-out hustle toward the right-field line only ended up knocking the ball from the glove of a sliding David DeJesus.

about 1 day ago | Doug Padilla |