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Reds come back, beat Cubs in 13 | SI.com
Dusty Baker 's mind was worn out from another long, long game. At least he could smile. The Chicago Cubs ? Numb, just like always. Jay Bruce hit a tying double and scored on Cesar Izturis ' two-out single in the 13th inning Monday night, rallying Cincinnati to a 5-4...

Reds score 3 in bottom of the 13th to topple Cubs | SI.com
single in the 13th inning Monday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4 victory that gave the Chicago Cubs their fourth straight loss. Luis Valbuena hit a two-run homer in the top of the 13th off Alfredo Simon (2-1) for a 4-2 Cubs lead. Michael Bowden (0-1) couldn...

Today's Cubs starting lineup: April 22 | Chicago Cubs
MLB.com | 4/22/2013 4:05 P.M. ET Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Baltimore Orioles: 1. RF: Nick...

Rapid Reaction: Brewers 4, Cubs 2 | ESPN.com
A quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday at Miller Park. How it happened: The Cubs' Scott Feldman got off to a strong start, but was undone by a...

Today's Cubs starting lineup: April 21 | Chicago Cubs
MLB.com | 4/21/2013 12:55 P.M. ET Below are starting lineups that have been made public by the clubs. A lineup is not official until it is handed to the umpire. Additional lineups will be added as they become available: Atlanta Braves: 1. CF: B.J....

Sveum sticking with status quo in Cubs' finale | Chicago Tribune
_ MILWAUKEE Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum was visibly upset over his teams poor play last night, comparing the defensive misplays to Rookie Ball mistakes. You have to perform, its the big leagues...

Rapid Reaction: Brewers 5, Cubs 1 | ESPN.com
MILWAUKEE -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday: How it happened: Jonathan Lucroy improved to 6-15 lifetime against Edwin Jackson when he smacked a solo home run in the...

Cubs Game Day: Failing in the clutch | Chicago Tribune
_ MILWAUKEE --The Chicago Cubs enter Saturday's game with Milwaukee ranking 13th in the league in batting average at .237, and last in the majors with runners in scoring position at .152. "It...

Rapid Reaction: Brewers 5, Cubs 4 | ESPN.com
MILWAUKEE -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 5-4 defeat to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at Miller Park. How it happened: An awful first inning sunk the Cubs as the first five batters reached via...

Video: Cubs' Navarro interviews Castillo | ESPN.com
Chicago Cubs backup catcher Dioner Navarro interviews starter Welington Castillo about his career-high four-hit day on Thursday against the Rangers.

Cubs not worried about unbalanced roster | ESPN.com
MILWAUKEE -- You might be wondering that's up with the Chicago Cubs roster these days. After picking up left-handed outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers on Friday they currently employ six outfielders and five infielders, not including their catchers. That's a...

Cubs get OF Borbon from Rangers | Chicago Tribune
_ MILWAUKEE -- The Chicago Cubs Friday claimed left-handed hitting outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers. In turn, infielder Alberto Gonzalez has been designated for assignment. With Cody Ransom, claimed off waivers...

Cubs claim OF Borbon off waivers | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers and designated infielder Alberto Gonzalez for assignment. Read the entire story.

Chicago Cubs claim Julio Borbon off waivers from Texas Rangers | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs claimed outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers and designated infielder Alberto Gonzalez for assignment. Borbon, 27, is a career .283 hitter who spent parts of four...

Cubs Claim Outfielder Julio Borbon Off Waivers From Texas | Chicago Cubs
4/19/2013 1:35 P.M. ET MILWAUKEE - The Chicago Cubs today claimed outfielder Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Infielder Alberto Gonzalez has been designated for assignment. Borbon, 27, is a career .283 hitter (194-for-685) with 16...

Cubs get outfielder Borbon from Rangers | Chicago Tribune
_ The Chicago Cubs Friday acquired Julio Borbon off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Borbon, the Rangers' Opening Day center fielder in 2010 and 2011, announced the move on his Twitter feed. The...

Villanueva might be Cubs' best starter | ESPN.com
CHICAGO -- Forget about his past label as reliever, Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Villanueva might just be more than a No. 5 starter. After another stellar performance on Thursday in which he allowed two runs over seven innings in a...

Command fails Alexi Ogando vs. Cubs | ESPN.com
other pitches in his first three starts of the season. However, in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs, nothing seemed to be working for the Rangers righty. "He was hanging his breaking ball, he was getting his fastball up and they didn't miss it," manager...

Soriano finally goes deep as Cubs defeat Rangers | SI.com
Alfonso Soriano hit his first home run of the season, Anthony Rizzo also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 Thursday at a soggy Wrigley Field. Despite torrential rains that caused citywide floods, the teams were able to play in an occasional drizzle. The...

Rapid Reaction: Cubs 6, Rangers 2 | ESPN.com
CHICAGO -- The Texas Rangers (9-6) fell 6-2 to the Chicago Cubs (5-9) to split what ended up being a two-game series after Wednesday's rainout. The Cubs got to Alexi Ogando early, with Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano delivering back-to-back...

Cubs tally rain-soaked win against Rangers | ESPN.com
Alfonso Soriano hit his first home run of the season, Anthony Rizzo also homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 Thursday at a soggy Wrigley Field.

Lineups: Rangers and Cubs try it again | ESPN.com
the start as the Texas Rangers try again to get in a game against Carlos Villanueva and the Chicago Cubs. Rain could impact Thursday's contest, but the clubs plan to do everything they can to get it in. First pitch is scheduled for 1:20 p.m. on FSSW...

Cubs seen as likely destination for Rays' Price | Chicago Tribune
_ Could the Chicago Cubs add David Price a year or two from now? ESPNs Buster Olney said they are the early frontrunner, assuming the Rays decide to deal Price rather than lose him...

Cubs introduce AEP Energy as Official Partner of the Cubs and Wrigley Field | Chicago Cubs
4/18/2013 11:34 A.M. ET The Chicago Cubs and AEP Energy have announced a three-year partnership making AEP Energy the Official Energy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field and the Official Energy Supplier of Wrigley...

Weather wreaking havoc on Cubs | ESPN.com
CHICAGO -- Dealing with April weather that seems more like November has been tough for the Chicago Cubs and their coaching staff. The team has cancelled two games within a week due to rain and winter-like conditions. Manager Dale Sveum has pushed his players to embrace spring...

Chat alert: Wright talks Bears at noon | ESPN.com
Welcome to ESPNChicago.com! On Monday, our Chicago Bears reporter Michael Wright makes his weekly appearance. Wright joined ESPNChicago in April 2010 after spending the previous four seasons covering the Jaguars. He also covered the Redskins for two...

Bears hope history doesn't repeat | Chicago Tribune
as did his last 8 predecessors The future does not necessarily portend prologue, but the history of first-year Bears coaches warrants concern. As Marc Trestman assumes the leadership reigns for his first season in Chicago, the Bears have not had a first-year coach finish with a winning record since...

Source: WR Swope visited Bears | ESPN.com
Former Texas A&M wide receiver Ryan Swope recently made an official pre-draft visit to the Chicago Bears, according to a league source. [+] Enlarge Thomas Campbell/US PresswireRyan Swope caught 72 passes for 913 yards and eight touchdowns last season for Texas A&M.Numerous mock drafts have...

Bears 2013 schedule set; first two games will be at home | Chicago Tribune
_ Marc Trestman will make his regular season debut as coach of the Chicago Bears at home. The team will begin the season at Soldier Field for the fourth consecutive year and they will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8. Trestman becomes the...

Smith's TV tryout much like Bears tenure — so-so | Chicago Tribune
prodded for insight about Cutler In the name of opportunity so prevalent around the NFL every spring, the Bears granted five players tryouts at their minicamp that concluded Thursday. Likewise, ESPN gave Lovie Smith a shot to prove himself. Nobody needs to throw a red challenge flag to review...

Smith's TV tryout much like Bears tenure ? so-so | Chicago Tribune
prodded for insight about Cutler In the name of opportunity so prevalent around the NFL every spring, the Bears granted five players tryouts at their minicamp that concluded Thursday. Likewise, ESPN gave Lovie Smith a shot to prove himself. Nobody needs to throw a red challenge flag to review...

Haugh: Smith's TV tryout much like Bears tenure — so-so | Chicago Tribune
prodded for insight about Cutler In the name of opportunity so prevalent around the NFL every spring, the Bears granted five players tryouts at their minicamp that concluded Thursday. Likewise, ESPN gave Lovie Smith a shot to prove himself. Nobody needs to throw a red challenge flag to review...

Bears open '13 season vs. Bengals | ESPN.com
The NFL announced its schedule for 2013 on Wednesday, with the Chicago Bears opening the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field to start a campaign under new coach Marc Trestman that includes home games over the first...

Bears to open 2013 season vs. Bengals | ESPN.com
The NFL announced its schedule for 2013 on Wednesday, with the Chicago Bears opening the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field to start a campaign under new coach Marc Trestman that includes home games over the first...

Bears schedule set; first 2 games at home | Chicago Tribune
_ Marc Trestman will make his regular season debut as coach of the Chicago Bears at home. The team will begin the season at Soldier Field for the fourth consecutive year and they will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8. Trestman becomes the...

Bears 2013 schedule set; first 2 games at home | Chicago Tribune
_ Marc Trestman will make his regular season debut as coach of the Chicago Bears at home. The team will begin the season at Soldier Field for the fourth consecutive year and they will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8. Trestman becomes the...

Bears start Trestman era vs. Bengals Sept. 8 | ESPN.com
The NFL announced its schedule for 2013 on Wednesday, with the Chicago Bears opening the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field to start a campaign under new coach Marc Trestman that includes home games over the first...

Trestman, Bears wrap up minicamp early | Chicago Tribune
_ Minicamp went so well for the Chicago Bears that new coach Marc Trestman ended the third and final practice early Thursday.We had a really good three days, Trestman said. The guys have worked really hard. They...

Bears wrap up minicamp early | Chicago Tribune
_ Minicamp went so well for the Chicago Bears that new coach Marc Trestman ended the third and final practice early Thursday.We had a really good three days, Trestman said. The guys have worked really hard. They...

Bears invite five players to minicamp | ESPN.com
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears brought in five players to work out during the team's voluntary minicamp Tuesday on a tryout basis. The players include Southern California defensive tackle Christian Toupou, Texas A&M...

Bears' new staff considers Carimi a guard | Chicago Tribune
Gabe Carimi declared he was the best offensive tackle entering the draft just two years ago. Now, the Chicago Bears consider him a guard and hes in the mix for a role at that position with the team possibly in position to add to the group in next weeks...

Bears' Emery talks draft, Urlacher, Te'o; schedule out Thursday | Chicago Tribune
_ Football season starts to come into focus this week as the Chicago Bears take the practice field for the first time under new coach Marc Trestman on Tuesday afternoon at Halas...

After 20 years, Bears issue Singletary's No. 50 | ESPN.com
New linebacker James Anderson will be the first Chicago Bear to wear No. 50 since Mike Singletary retired in 1992, and the Hall of Fame linebacker assured the team it's fine by him. ESPNChicago.com Bears blog Get...

Chicago Bears issue Mike Singletary's No. 50 to James Anderson | ESPN.com
New linebacker James Anderson will be the first Chicago Bear to wear No. 50 since Mike Singletary retired in 1992, and the Hall of Fame linebacker assured the team it's fine by him. ESPNChicago.com Bears blog Get...

BBAO: Bears put No. 50 back in circulation | ESPN.com
We're Black and Blue All Over: No player has worn No. 50 for the Chicago Bears since Mike Singletary's last game 21 years ago, but it was not retired and apparently will not be anytime soon. The team issued it to new linebacker James...

Center transition on Bears' horizon | ESPN.com
If nothing else, two relatively minor decisions this week serve as an important reminder that the Chicago Bears never replaced center Olin Kreutz after his final season with them in 2010. Former guard Roberto Garza has done his best to make it work at the position, but...

Former Bears player sheds 'Mongo' image in tackling politics | Chicago Tribune
makes run to unseat Romeoville mayor Dozens of candidates will vie for the thrones of mayoral power across Chicago's suburbs next week, but only one was power-slammed in a pro wrestling ring and crushed hapless quarterbacks for the storied 1985 Chicago Bears. Steve "Mongo" McMichael is joining the...

Former Bears coach Jack Pardee dies at 76 | Chicago Tribune
_ Former NFL coach and player Jack Pardee, whose career in professional football spanned five decades, died of cancer at age 76, his family announced Monday. Pardee was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer in November and had moved to a hospice facility in...

Bears' Bush reaches out to injured Ware | Chicago Tribune
_ Michael Bush could feel Kevin Wares pain Sunday.The Chicago Bears running back, who played college football at Louisville, admitted crying after seeing the Cardinals basketball player suffer a gruesome broken leg during Sundays Elite Eight victory over Duke. But...

Slauson headed to Chicago | ESPN.com
Another day, another starter departing the Jets in free agency. Starting guard Matt Slauson signed with the Bears on Friday, marking the sixth starter the Jets have lost in free agency. Slauson joins Dustin Keller (Miami), Shonn Greene (Tennessee), LaRon Landry (Indianapolis), Yeremiah Bell (Arizona...