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Trib Deal Could Come Undone

Wall Street unsure of Zell takeover will go through

Aug 20, 07 3:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Tribune Company’s shareholders are meeting tomorrow to approve Sam Zell’s $8.2 billion takeover, but whispers persist on Wall Street that the deal will crumble. A disappointing stock price, concerns about the fading newspaper business, and a sagging credit market have convinced some analysts that Zell’s... More »

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Wall Street • Chicago Cubs • Sam Zell • Tribune Company • acquisition • takeover • buyout • Los Angeles Times • Newsday • New York Times Company • McClatchy

Cubs Sign Zambrano to Mammoth Deal

Ace signs for 5 years, $91.5 M, becomes MLB's highest-paid pitcher

Aug 18, 07 3:46 PM CDT
(Newser) - After months of negotiations, the Cubs finally signed Carlos Zambrano to a 5-year, $91.5-million extension yesterday, with a no-trade clause and a performance-based option for a sixth year. No pitcher will earn more per year than Zambrano’s $18.3 million average annual salary, but Zambrano says the decision... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Carlos Zambrano • Jim Hendry • baseball

Webb Throws Shutout, Again

Extends scoreless inning streak to club record 33; D'Backs lead NL West by 4 games

Aug 12, 07 12:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb threw his second complete-game shutout in a row Saturday night, a 1-0 beauty against the Nationals. Webb broke his own team record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings and catapuled the D'Backs to their 17th victory in 20 games. More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Arizona Diamondbacks • Brandon Webb • pitcher • shutout • baseball

Soriano Out
for as Long
as a Month

Cubs' loss to Mets
might have lasting consequences

Aug 6, 07 8:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Alfonso Soriano could be out for a month with a strained quad, and that could hit the Cubs hard. While Mets fans celebrated Tom Glavine's 300th victory, the Cubs nation bit their nails over the fate of the star—who strained his muscle so badly during a pull-up between second... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Mets • Tom Glavine • Alfonso Soriano • baseball

300: Glavine Raps on Hall's Door

Mets hurler defeats Cubs, adds another feat to Cooperstown resume

Aug 6, 07 6:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Glavine finally nailed his 300th career win Sunday night, capping off a milestone-laden baseball weekend with a victory over the Cubs. Glavine allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings, and the Mets bullpen was able to hang on to the lead to hand their 41-year-old ace... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • New York Mets • Tom Glavine • Greg Maddux • baseball

Cocaine Tied
to Pitcher's Sudden Death

Police found cocaine in Rod Beck's home;
widow confirms habit

Aug 1, 07 7:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Phoenix police found cocaine and drug paraphernalia in the home of former All-Star pitcher Rod Beck following his sudden death in June, they said yesterday. Officials found "large quantities of powder, crack, and rock cocaine,"  the Arizona Republic reports. Though the medical examiner has not released the... More »

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drugs • MLB • AIDS • Chicago Cubs • San Diego Padres • Boston Red Sox • cocaine • Rod Beck • addiction • baseball

Big Z Snags 3 Hits, 14 Wins

Slugging Cubs ace matches batting
output of entire opposing Reds team

Jul 30, 07 6:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Fiery, enigmatic Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano pitched 7 1/3 innings of a three-hitter against Cincinnati, batting 3-for-4 and becoming the first pitcher in the majors with 14 wins. Seven of those have come in Zambrano's last eight games, and he describes the current stretch as the best of his career. More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Cincinnati Reds • Carlos Zambrano • baseball

Bonds Sits One Out Before Crack at Record

Would-be slugger king rests after tough game

Jul 26, 07 5:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - After playing all 13 innings of a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday, Barry Bonds sat out last night's match-up at his home park in San Francisco to rest up. "He's just getting a day," said the team manager, insisting that the 43-year-old slugger still aims to crack Hank... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Hank Aaron • Atlanta Braves • Los Angeles Dodgers • Bruce Botchy • Fred Lewis • Pedro Feliz

Bonds Snubbed by Baseball Commish

Selig vows to skip Bonds' bid
at home run crown

Jul 24, 07 4:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - Just two blasts shy of Hank Aaron's all-time record, slugger Barry Bonds has a chance to become the new home run king in his own backyard. But Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has vowed not to attend Bonds' seven-game homestand in San Francisco that began last night—nor take... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Bud Selig • Hank Aaron • John Smoltz • China Basin • baseball • AT and T Park

Bonds Busts Out With 752, 753

Barry's 6 RBI not enough to save San Fran, though; Cubs prevail, 9-8

Jul 20, 07 5:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds knocked two balls out of Wrigley Field today, bringing him two away from tying homer-leader Hank Aaron at 755. Driving in six runs, the pair ended an 0-for-21 slump and saved Bonds from matching his career-worst hitless streak. Following a familiar script, the Giants lost... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Ted Lilly • baseball • home run record

Brewers Place Sheets on DL

Injured finger on throwing hand benches All-Star for 4-6 weeks

Jul 18, 07 7:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Milwaukee Brewers have placed right-handed ace Ben Sheets on the disabled list for at least 4 weeks, citing a torn tendon in his throwing hand. The Brewers, currently battling Chicago for first place in the NL Central, will sit their All-Star for two weeks before sketching a rehab schedule.... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • Ben Sheets • Arizona Diamondbacks • Colorado Rockies • NL Central • Yovani Gollardo • Clint Hurdle • baseball

Cubs Grab Kendall Fom Oakland

The All-Star replaces struggling Bowen as starting catcher

Jul 17, 07 7:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Cubs nabbed three-time All-Star Jason Kendall from Oakland yesterday, a move that ousts struggling catcher Rob Bowen. Bowen was acquired from San Diego last month, and batted only .065 in his 10 games for Chicago. The 33-year-old Kendall, a career .298 slugger, is slated to join the roster for... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • baseball • sports trade

Cuban Covets Cubs

Mavs' owner sets his sights on Wrigley Field

Jul 14, 07 8:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Mercurial billionaire Mark Cuban has expressed in interest in buying the Chicago Cubs. Put on the block by real estate mogul Sam Zell, the Cubs will have to placate Major League Baseball and local fans to succeed. Rick Morrissey, writing in another Zell property, the Chicago Tribune, says he thinks... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Mark Cuban • Dallas Mavericks • Bud Selig • baseball

Six-Game
Streak Cheers Mercurial Cubs

Zambrano leads charge as Chicago downs Colorado, 6-4

Jun 28, 07 4:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - On a six-game streak heading into a showdown with the division-leading Brewers, the Cubs completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies behind resurgent ace Carlos Zambrano. Since bloodying the lip of his catcher Michael Barrett and (subsequently) getting a new catcher, Zambrano has been on a roll, winning four games... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Milwaukee Brewers • Carlos Zambrano • Colorado Rockies • Mike Fontenot • baseball

Rod Beck Found Dead at 38

Long-haired, hard-living closer was a favorite around the league

Jun 25, 07 4:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rod Beck, a closer with the Giants, Cubs, Red Sox, and Padres who nailed down 286 saves, died yesterday in his home in Phoenix at 38. Police do not suspect foul play. Beck led a colorful life, drinking and carousing with fans after games; his final season was cut short... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • San Diego Padres • Boston Red Sox • obituary • Rod Beck • baseball

Sosa Slams No. 600

Ranger becomes fifth member of exclusive club

Jun 21, 07 7:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sammy Sosa homered for the 600th time last night, becoming just the fifth man to hit the storied mark. As the Texas Ranger rounded the bases in Arlington, the theme from "The Natural" played and the scoreboard pictured the other men who've reached the milestone—Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds,... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Barry Bonds • Sammy Sosa • Texas Rangers • Hank Aaron • Babe Ruth • Willie Mays

Yer Out! Cubs Trade Barrett to Padres

Slugging catcher dealt to San Diego
after brawl with staff ace

Jun 21, 07 4:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Fiery power-hitting catcher Michael Barrett is through in Chi-town, after he followed a genius 2006 campaign with a season marred by poor defense, erratic hitting, and a bloody feud with pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Cubs GM Jim Hendry denied that Barrett's off-field liveliness led to the trade, citing instead a need... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • San Diego Padres • Carlos Zambrano • Michael Barrett • Jim Hendry • Greg Maddux • baseball • sports trade

Scuffling Cubs Make Nice

Piniella, on suspension for dirt-kicking tantrum, settles beef between Barrett, Zambrano

Jun 6, 07 4:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Four days after Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano sent his battery partner Michael Barrett to the hospital with a split lip, manager Lou Piniella resolved their differences in a 10-minute reconciliation meeting. Piniella himself is serving a four-game suspension for kicking dirt at an umpire. Barrett will catch Zambrano in the... More »

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MLB • Chicago Cubs • Carlos Zambrano • Michael Barrett • Lou Piniella • baseball

Cardinals Pitcher Killed In Crash

St. Louis reliever Josh Hancock drove into tow truck, died immediately

Apr 29, 07 10:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Josh Hancock, a Cardinals middle reliever who helped the team attain a championship last season, was killed after driving into a tow truck late at night. The death comes five years after St. Louis pitcher Darryl Kile died in his hotel room of coronary artery blockage.  It is not... More »

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sports • St. Louis Cardinals • MLB • Chicago Cubs • Josh Hancock • obituary • Darryl Kile • baseball

It Must Be Spring: Prior Out for Season

Injury-plagued Cubs righty undergoes first surgery, gets comfy on DL

Apr 26, 07 7:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cubs right-hander Mark Prior underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery Tuesday and will not pitch again this year. An 18-game winner in 2003, Prior has been on the DL once in each of his six big-league seasons but had not had shoulder surgery before. "This is a step in the right... More »

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