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Maholm off his game while Cubs blanked
Cubs starter Paul Maholm allowed five runs over 6 1/3 innings and the offense was held to five hits in a 6-0 loss to the White Sox on Sunday at …
Cubs call on Garza to outduel Astros' Norris
The Cubs will face one of the NL's hottest pitchers when they take on Bud Norris and the Astros on Monday at Minute Maid Park. Right-hander Matt Garza will start …
Epstein appreciates Wood's legacy with Cubs
Kerry Wood talked informally about the next stage of his career with Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, before the pitcher announced his retirement on Friday. Chicago Cubs News
Wood officially says goodbye on his terms
On Saturday, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood made it official, formally announcing his retirement in a brief and intimate ceremony at Wrigley Field. Chicago Cubs News
Dempster's issues magnified by lack of offense
Ryan Dempster fell behind early, including allowing consecutive homers in the third, and the Cubs had no answer for their crosstown rivals in a 7-2 loss to the White Sox …
Castillo's knee sprain adds to catching woes
With Welingon Castillo expected to be out for up to a week with a right knee sprain, the Cubs added much-needed depth behind the plate by acquiring Koyie Hill from …
Cubs call on Dempser to even series
The White Sox and Cubs don't get to see each other that often, but a pitching matchup between the two clubs on Saturday will pit a pair of hurlers who …
Baseball reflects on Wood's career
Former teammates, opponents and managers discuss the career of Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who pitched in his last game Friday at Wrigley Field before retiring. Chicago Cubs News
Cubs fall to White Sox in Wood's final game
The White Sox spoiled Kerry Wood's goodbye party on Friday. Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer and Gordon Beckham belted a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth to lift the …
Wood expected to retire after one last outing
Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who burst onto the scene with the Cubs in 1998, pitching a 20-strikeout game, apparently wants to appear in one more game, after which he is …