Tag: Cubs

Former MLB pitcher Castillo drowns

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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) – Former major league pitcher Frank Castillo, who spent the majority of his 13-year career with the Chicago Cubs, drowned on Sunday. He was 44. A dive team from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office recovered Castillo’s […]

Giants acquire RHP Moscoso from Cubs

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San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) – The San Francisco Giants have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Guillermo Moscoso from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Moscoso has appeared in 57 games (24 starts) […]

Soriano back in Yankee pinstripes

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Bronx, NY (Sports Network) – Alfonso Soriano has officially returned to the franchise with which he began his major league career. The New York Yankees acquired the 37-year-old outfielder from the Chicago Cubs on Friday in exchange for Corey Black, […]

City Council approves $500 million facelift for Wrigley

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Chicago City Council has approved a $500 million plan by the Cubs to upgrade Wrigley Field and make improvements to the surrounding neighborhood. The renovation includes a 5,700-square-foot Jumbotron in left field, an advertising sign […]

Cubs activate DeJesus

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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder David DeJesus from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa. DeJesus landed on the DL on June 15 with a right shoulder sprain. He is […]

Cubs ship Garza to Rangers

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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – The Texas Rangers put an end to recent speculation on Monday, acquiring starting pitcher Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old will head to the AL West club for a package which includes infielder […]

Garza scratched from Monday start

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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) – Chicago pitcher Matt Garza has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday, as the Cubs kick off a four-game series with the Diamondbacks. According to multiple reports, the 29-year-old is close to being dealt […]

Cubs place Bogusevic on DL; recall Lake

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Denver, CO (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs recalled infielder/outfielder Junior Lake on Friday to fill the roster spot that had been held by outfielder Brian Bogusevic, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list. In his first season at […]

Cubs sign No. 2 overall pick Bryant

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs signed 2013 No. 2 overall pick Kris Bryant Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though the Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday that the 21-year-old third baseman agreed to a $6.71 million […]

Nats pick up Hairston from Cubs

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals have acquired outfielder Scott Hairston from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league pitcher Ivan Pineyro. Hairston signed a two-year deal with the Cubs in February, reportedly worth $5 million. He […]