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Zell Seals $8.2B Tribune Deal

Vows sweeping change at now-private media company

Dec 20, 07 1:16 PM CST
(Newser) - Billionaire Sam Zell today sealed his bid to buy Tribune Co., proving wrong all Wall Street naysayers since his original $8.2 billion offer last April. Zell steps in as CEO and chairman, and promises sweeping reforms to the way the now-private media conglomerate will be run, the Chicago Tribune ... More »

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(Newser) - Sam Zell’s $8.2-billion bid to take the Tribune Company private got a boost yesterday from  FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, who green-lighted a two-year exemption on rules barring ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations in the same market. Zell needs waivers for five markets in which the Tribune has... More »

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Chicago Cubs • Sam Zell • FCC • Tribune Company • buyout • Kevin Martin

Wood Signs 1-year Deal to Close for Cubs

Oft-injured hurler inks incentive-laden contract worth $4.2 million

Nov 26, 07 10:47 PM CST
(Newser) - Nearly a decade since he burst onto the scene with a 20 strikeout game in just his fifth big league start, Kerry Wood has assumed a new role with the Chicago Cubs. The injury-plagued hurler signed a one-year, $4.2 million deal to be the club’s new closer. Wood... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Kerry Wood • Hot Stove • free agent signings • relief pitching • baseball

Tigers Deepen OF, Pick Up Jacque Jones

Detroit gives up
utility man Infante
to the Cubbies

Nov 13, 07 12:05 AM CST
(Newser) - The busy Detroit Tigers picked up another left-handed bat, acquiring outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs yesterday for Omar Infante. Jones, a nine-year vet, is expected to be the main left fielder but could also spell stars Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez, reports the Associated Press. Jones, set to... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Detroit Tigers • Jim Leyland • Lou Piniella • Magglio Ordonez • baseball

History Links Fenway, Wrigley

Red Sox, Cubs look to the future while staying true to past

Oct 23, 07 10:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Boston’s Fenway Park, erected in 1912, and Chicago’s Wrigley Field, 1914, are baseball’s oldest ballparks and give their respective teams and fan base an identity, and the former holds lessons for the latter. “The one thing I noticed with both Fenway and the Cubs is the... More »

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Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs

Billionaire Mavs owner says storied club is an opportunity he
can't let 'slip by'

Oct 9, 07 6:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of... More »

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Winter Starts Now For Cubs

5-1 win hands D-backs the series sweep, sends Chicago home

Oct 7, 07 4:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Arizona Diamondbacks ensured another year without a Cubs championship title last night, shutting down Chicago 5-1 for a sweep of the National League Division Series. The Cubs are "disappointed" to end their 99th season without a World Series win, but manager Lou Pinella promised that "this is... More »

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Diamondbacks Take 2-0
Series Lead

Arizona knocks around Ted Lilly; now one win from advancing

Oct 5, 07 4:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Diamondbacks roughed up Ted Lilly early on the way to an 8-4 win and a 2-0 series lead that leaves the favored Cubs on the brink of elimination.  Chris Young hit a 3-run homer, Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple, and Stephen Drew drove in two, knocking a... More »

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Cubs Smash Reds, Clinch Crown

Chicago wraps up NL Central with 6-0 win

Sep 29, 07 6:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Chicago Cubs confirmed their playoff berth in no uncertain terms yesterday, shutting out the Reds in Cincinnati as the Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Padres. Carlos Zambrano pitched seven innings for his 18th win, and is "thirsty and hungry" to head back to the playoffs with the Cubs... More »

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Cubs Swept by Marlins, Magic Number at 2

Second-place Brewers lend Chicago a hand with loss to Padres

Sep 28, 07 5:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Cubs continued to play their worst baseball at the worst possible time last night, stranding 10 in a 6-4 loss to the Marlins. The Brewers, however, helped out by losing 9-5 to the Padres, which holds the Cubs division lead at two with three games left to play. More »

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Cubs Lose, But Brewers Can't Capitalize

Chicago's magic
number down to 3

Sep 27, 07 5:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - The ongoing drama that is the National League Central pennant race continued to play out last night as the Cubs lost 7-4 to the Florida Marlins then, hours later, the Brewers failed to capitalize with a win against the Cardinals. The Cubs magic number is now down to three with... More »

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A-Rod Eyes Stake in Cubs

Agent brokering
$300M deal that
could give club new
infielder, part owner

Sep 23, 07 5:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Alex Rodriguez could join Alfonso Soriano at the heart of a monster Cubs lineup next season: ESPN reports that A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, is brokering a deal with future Cubs owners that could net the star $300 million over 10 years. Part of the contract would give A-Rod a stake... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • baseball

Ramirez Blasts Keep Cubs Up on Brewers

He hits two three-run homers at windy Wrigley to beat Pirates

Sep 22, 07 8:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Aramis Ramirez blasted two three-run homers last night to help the Cubs beat the Pirates, 13-8, and remain a game and a half up on the Brewers. Ramirez's second homer, his 25th of the season, broke a 7-7 tie in the sixth. Chicago needed the win because second-place Milwaukee beat... More »

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Cubs Sit Alone Atop NL Central

Key win against Reds along with Brewers' loss hands them lead

Sep 20, 07 4:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Thanks to a Brewers' loss and a gutsy performance by Ted Lilly, the Cubs took sole possession of first place in the National League Central. Lilly, pitching on short rest, allowed just two runs and five hits against the Reds.  The Cubs won the game in the 8th on... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • Ted Lilly • Matt Murton • baseball

Trib to Sell Cubs Piece by Piece

Company now wants to sell franchise in parts, conflict with MLB possible

Sep 15, 07 6:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Cubs' owners stoked fears of a long ordeal today by announcing their plan to sell the franchise in parts. Such a sale would limit Bud Selig’s influence over the deal and might garner the Tribune Co. more cash, the Los Angeles Times reports. But selling the field, network... More »

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Cubs Battle Back to Top of NL Central

Four homers propel Chicago to 6-2 triumph in Houston

Sep 14, 07 4:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Cubs edged a half game ahead of Milwaukee in the heated National League Central race last night, shelling the Astros' Woody Williams (8-15) for six runs on four longballs to Houston's two. Chicago's defense stepped it up as well, pulling in key double plays to help Steve Trachsel lock... More »

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Pirates Raid Brewers, 9-0

McLouth homers
into the river, Armas
sends Milwaukee
downstream

Sep 11, 07 9:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tony Armas pitched a career-maker for Pittsburgh last night, shutting out the Brewers over six innings and helping the Pirates ferment the tight NL Central division race. Nate McLouth started things big for the Pirates, hitting the 1000th home run at PNC Park into the river, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review... More »

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Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Pittsburgh series' win keeps things interesting in the NL Central

Sep 10, 07 3:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Lou Piniella • Pittsburgh Pirates • NL Central • Freddy Sanchez • Nyjer Morgan • baseball

Cubs Retain Half-Game Lead Over Brew Crew

With Zambrano scuffling, Lilly proves stabilizer for rotation

Sep 6, 07 4:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Since signing mercurial ace Carlos Zambrano to a $91.2 million contract, the Cubs have chalked up a 0-5 record and an 8.29 ERA in his last six starts. But off season acquisition Ted Lilly is stepping up. Lilly cooled off the Dodgers to keep Chicago a half game... More »

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Shareholders
OK Tribune Takeover

But analysts say
Zell's bid should
be lowered

Aug 21, 07 1:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Tribune Co.’s shareholders approved Sam Zell's $8.2 billion takeover today, nudging the publisher one step closer to private ownership. But some analysts remain skeptical that the deal will go through as planned—the company’s declining profitability since the April announcement has triggered speculation that the... More »

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