Tag: Chicago Cubs

Cubs make Maddon hire official

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs formally ushered in another new era by introducing former Tampa Bay Rays skipper Joe Maddon as their new manager on Monday. The team also announced that Maddon agreed to a five-year contract in […]

Cubs agree to one-year deal with Wada

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Wada was 4-4 with a 3.25 ERA in 13 starts for the Cubs last season. He […]

Cubs ax Renteria to clear way for Maddon

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs will officially make Joe Maddon their new manager on Monday and got rid of their current one on Friday, with the team dismissing Rick Renteria after just one season. The Cubs announced Renteria’s […]

Report: Cubs to hire Maddon

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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs are in the process of finalizing an agreement to make Joe Maddon their next manager, according to CBSSports.com The report said that a deal between Maddon, who exercised an opt-out clause in his contract with […]

Cubs activate Jackson to start vs. Dodgers

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edwin Jackson from the 15-day disabled list to start Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jackson had been out since Aug. 21 with a right lat strain. The 12-year veteran […]

Cubs place Sweeney on 60-day DL

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Ryan Sweeney on the 60-day disabled list with a hamstring injury Wednesday and selected the contract of outfielder Ryan Kalish from Triple-A Iowa. Sweeney, who landed on the DL last week, […]

Cubs pitcher Hendricks named top NL rookie

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks was named the National League Rookie of the Month for August on Monday. Hendricks, who made his major-league debut in July, posted a 4-0 record during the month while the […]

Cubs activate Doubront off DL

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St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Felix Doubront off the 15-day disabled list Saturday. Doubront had been sidelined with a left calf strain since joining the Cubs in a late July trade from Boston. The lefty […]

Cubs place Ruggiano, Sweeney on DL

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Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs placed outfielders Justin Ruggiano and Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. Ruggiano’s move, retroactive to August 23, is due to left ankle inflammation, while Sweeney is hampered by a left […]

Cubs reinstate Castro from bereavement list

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Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – The Chicago Cubs reinstated shortstop Starlin Castro from the bereavement list on Tuesday. Castro left the team on Wednesday following the death of his cousin. The 24-year-old is hitting .284 with 31 doubles, one triple, 13 […]