Archive for July, 2010
Chicago Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano was activated from the restricted list Friday and the righthander is ready to pitch after making amends with his teammates.
DENVER –- The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the restricted list and granted right-handed pitcher Bob Howry his unconditional release. Zambrano made four minor league appearances since being placed on the restricted list June 29, holding the opponent scoreless in the first three (4.0 IP) before allowing three runs in 1.0 inning of work July 27 with Triple …
The Chicago Cubs have cut ties with veteran reliever Bob Howry.
As Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano prepares to apologize to his teammates prior to today’s game in Colorado, wouldn’t it be great if his words could benefit from those who came before?
A popular member of the Chicago Cubs vetoed a trade to the Angels. He invoked his 10-and-5 rights and cited family reasons. Derrek Lee? Yep. Ron Santo, too.
Baseball fans spent as long as three hours under the bright summer sun at Alexian Field in Schaumburg hoping to grab a glimpse of Hall of Famer Andre Dawson.
It’s certainly too soon to know how much hitting coach Jeff Bagwell can help improve the Houston Astros offense. He already appears to be having an affect on Carlos Lee.
Andre Dawson & Friends celebrity softball
The Cubs have confirmed reports out of Houston that said first baseman Derrek Lee would invoke his 10-and-5 rights and not approve any trade. He’ll remain a Cub through the end of the season when his contract expires and he becomes a free agent.