The Cubs scuffled mightily before their series against the Dodgers. If they can salvage the series and leave LA on a good note, a weak September schedule will help them make a run at the NL Central crown.
Cubs struggle to stay on the brink
By: David Uberti | Friday August 21st, 2009
Gregg: Gone.
By: David Uberti | Tuesday August 18th, 2009
Kevin Gregg has been the Cubs’ closer since opening day. But after another blown save last night, manager Lou Piniella needs to make a change that the Northsiders can believe in.
Time for Fukudome to prove worth
By: David Uberti | Thursday August 6th, 2009
Kosuke Fukudome was hailed as Baseball’s next great Japanese born player upon arriving in the Major Leagues. After a year and a half, he’s been a disappointment. Will a stellar finish to 2009 quiet the naysayers?
Cubs in first as trade deadline looms
By: David Uberti | Tuesday July 28th, 2009
Although the Cubs are riding a five game winning streak, a pair of small transactions could help them make noise in September.
Look for Harden to Bounce Back in Second Half
By: David Uberti | Sunday July 19th, 2009
No one doubts that Rich Harden has electric stuff. But can he throw enough strikes to be a force for the Cubs in the pennant race?
