Doug Davis pitches Diamondbacks past Cubs in finale of miserable year for both teamsOctober 4th, 2009 Arizona beats Cubs in finale of miserable yearCHICAGO — Doug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams. Davis pitched eight strong innings and Chris Young homered Sunday.
Cubs relieve Von Joshua of hitting coach duties, offer him a chance to return to Triple-AOctober 4th, 2009 Cubs demote hitting coach Von JoshuaCHICAGO — The disappointed Chicago Cubs wasted little time making a change, dropping hitting coach Von Joshua after Sunday's season finale while offering him a similar spot at Triple-A. Joshua had been promoted from Triple-A Iowa on June 14 when Gerald Perry was fired as hitting coach after 2½ seasons.
Byrnes homers twice, Young once as Arizona Diamondbacks rout Chicago Cubs 12-3October 2nd, 2009 Byrnes, Young lead Diamondbacks over Cubs 12-3CHICAGO — Eric Byrnes and Chris Young want to recapture the magic that helped Arizona win the NL West two years ago. If Friday is any indication, they might have found it at Wrigley Field — the same place their 2007 Diamondbacks wrapped up a first-round playoff sweep of the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs OF Milton Bradley apologizes for comments, actions that led to suspensionSeptember 23rd, 2009 Cubs' Bradley apologizes for comments, actionsMILWAUKEE — Suspended Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley apologized Wednesday for behavior that led to general manager Jim Hendry's decision to banish him for the rest of the season. "I chose Chicago as a free agent because I wanted to be part of finally bringing a championship to the Cubs' fans.
Bucs safety Tanard Jackson suspended 4 games for violating NFL substances abuse policyAugust 19th, 2009 Bucs' Tanard Jackson suspended for 4 gamesTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without safety Tanard Jackson, who apologized Tuesday for his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy.
NFL rules against Bills Marshawn Lynch's appeal of 3-game suspensionAugust 4th, 2009 NFL says Lynch's 3-game suspension will standNEW YORK — Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy will stand. The league announced that Lynch's appeal was denied in a statement released Monday afternoon.
Northwestern, Illinois talk with Cubs about moving rivalry game to Wrigley Field for a yearJuly 28th, 2009 Illini, Wildcats aim for a date at Wrigley FieldCHICAGO — Illinois and Northwestern are talking about moving their annual Big Ten football game to Wrigley Field. Northwestern spokesman Mike Wolf says the schools have talked several times with the Chicago Cubs, most recently last weekend.
Cubs scratch Lilly from next start because of shoulder soreness; left-hander to have testsJuly 24th, 2009 Cubs scratch Lilly from next startCHICAGO — The Cubs have scratched Ted Lilly from his start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds because of shoulder soreness. The team announced the move on Friday, when the left-hander was scheduled to undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury.
Team owner Ganassi tells Danica Patrick to finish her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCARJuly 24th, 2009 Ganassi only "maybe" interested in Danica PatrickINDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR. Patrick has not ruled out NASCAR for next season and recently visited several race shops in North Carolina.
Chicago Cubs sign former Toronto Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan to minor league contractJuly 17th, 2009 Cubs sign B.J. Ryan to minor league contractWASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto closer B.J.
Cubs trade INF-OF Ryan Freel and cash to Kansas City for player to be namedJuly 6th, 2009 Cubs trade INF-OF Freel to RoyalsCHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals are hoping that Ryan Freel can provide the speed and versatility that they've been missing. The Royals acquired the 33-year-old utilityman Monday from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.
Milton Bradley back in Cubs' lineup after being sent home by manager Lou PiniellaJune 27th, 2009 Bradley back in lineupCHICAGO — Milton Bradley was in the Chicago Cubs' lineup Saturday, a day after he was sent home by manager Lou Piniella following an angry outburst in the dugout. "I apologized for the last comment I made, told him he knows in the context I meant it," Piniella said.
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto 'embarrassed' by positive marijuana test at World Baseball ClassicJune 25th, 2009 Cubs' Soto tested positive for marijuana at WBCDETROIT — Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto says he is embarrassed after testing positive for marijuana at this year's World Baseball Classic. Soto says he will accept any consequences for his mistake.
Jake Fox recalled to majors by Cubs and Jason Waddell put on 15-day DLJune 16th, 2009 Cubs recall Fox, put Waddell on DLCHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs recalled infielder/outfielder Jake Fox from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and placed left-hander Jason Waddell on the 15-day disabled list. Fox will be in his second stint with Chicago.
Cubs mum on possible discipline for Zambrano over missed flight to AtlantaJune 4th, 2009 Zambrano misses Chicago's team flightATLANTA — The Chicago Cubs won't say if suspended pitcher Carlos Zambrano was disciplined for missing the team's charter flight to Atlanta. Zambrano made his own arrangements to get to Atlanta for a series that began Tuesday.
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