The deadline for the Cubs to make waiver deals for Rich Harden and Aaron Heilman has passed with neither man being traded.  Another option was to release them outright, but the Cubs, I guess feeling they still have a shot at the Wild Card, have decided to retain the pitchers instead.
Paul Sullivan’s observation is typical [...]

A sweep of the Mets would’ve been a very encouraging development for a Cubs team that needs all the positive energy it can get.  Alas, it was not to be.  Game 3 went New York’s way, by a 4-1 score.
The culprit was once again a lack of offensive punch for the Cubs.  And it didn’t [...]

You might want to hold off on writing that obituary for the 2009 Cubs.  Their playoff hopes may be on life-support, but vital signs are strengthening, and today there is a shred of hope that a recovery is possible.
Those who gave up on the team so thoroughly that they stopped even bothering to check the [...]

The Minnesota Twins have been identified as the team that claimed Rich Harden after he was placed on waivers by the Cubs.  The clubs have until Monday afternoon to work out a trade.
Don’t know if the Twins will be willing to give up the large ransom the Cubs will be asking for Harden, who as [...]

Phil Rogers has read the quotes, he has watched the play, he has witnessed the helmet throwing tantrums…and he thinks it is time for Milton Bradley to go.
“There are three possible solutions for the Cubs,” writes Rogers.  “…continued patience and hope, endless headaches while hoping some team is silly enough to deal for him or [...]