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Cubs' GM: Soriano likely starts '12 in Chicago | ESPN.com
Alfonso Soriano still a Cub -- for now Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Thursday that it's unlikely Alfonso Soriano will start the season with another team, and he also said there could be discussions about locking...

Cubs announce regular season broadcast schedule | Chicago Cubs
02/08/2012 4:07 PM EST The Chicago Cubs today announced their regular season television broadcast schedule. All 162 games will be available in high-definition in the Chicago area for the fifth season in a row. WGN will...

Cubs claim infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from Oakland | Chicago Cubs
02/06/2012 5:10 PM EST CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs today claimed infielder Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. In a corresponding 40-man roster move, infielder Blake DeWitt was designated for assignment. Cardenas, 24, batted .314 (154-for-491...

Cubs demote DeWitt, claim infielder Cardenas | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Blake DeWitt for assignment Monday to make room for infielder Adrian Cardenas, who they claimed off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. More On The Cubs Can't...

Cubs pitcher Matt Garza gets $9.5 million deal | Chicago Tribune
_ (Reuters) - Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.5 million contract, Major League Baseball's website reported on Friday. Garza, 28, had been seeking $12...

Cubs, Garza avoid arbitration with $9.5M deal | ESPN.com
Pitcher Matt Garza and the Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Friday. The deal is for $9.5 million plus performance bonuses, according to Garza's representation, CAA Sports. Garza and the...

Cuban pitching star Gerardo Concepcion agrees with Chicago Cubs, source says | ESPN.com
Gerardo Concepcion, an 18-year-old phenom who defected last June, has reached a $7 million guaranteed contract with the Chicago Cubs, a source close to the negotiation told ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com. More On The Cubs Can't get enough Cubs information? ESPNChicago.com has all the latest from the North...

Cubs' Garza has ALCS ring stolen from home | ESPN.com
ALCS ring stolen FRESNO, Calif. -- Sheriff's detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home. The Fresno Bee reports that the ring -- valued at $30,000 -- was taken during a burglary of...

Source: Cuban pitching star agrees with Cubs | ESPN.com
Gerardo Concepcion, an 18-year-old phenom who defected last June, has reached a $7 million guaranteed contract with the Chicago Cubs, a source close to the negotiation told ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com. More On The Cubs Can't get enough Cubs information? ESPNChicago.com has all the latest from the North...

Schilling: Theo is a 'game-changer' for Cubs | ESPN.com
Epstein helped break one legendary baseball curse, and Curt Schilling believes he can do it again with the Chicago Cubs. Epstein, then the Red Sox general manager, traded for Schilling in 2004, giving Boston the ace it needed to break an 86-year drought and win the World Series. Now...

ALCS ring stolen from home of Cubs' Garza | Chicago Tribune
Bee reports: A 2008 American League Championship Series ring was among the items stolen from the home of Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza during a burglary in Fresno County in California. Garza was the MVP of the 2008 ALCS for the Tampa Bay Rays, twice beating the Boston Red...

Cubs invite 21 non-roster players to Spring Training | Chicago Cubs
01/30/2012 4:06 PM EST The Chicago Cubs have invited 21 non-roster players to major league spring training, which begins Saturday, February 18 when pitchers and catchers are invited to report in Mesa, Ariz. Their first workout...

Source: Yankees hire former Cubs GM Hendry | ESPN.com
Former Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has been hired by the as a special assistant to GM Brian Cashman, according to a major league source. More On The Cubs Can't...

Sources: Cubs sign veteran lefty Miller | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed reliever Trever Miller to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to two sou...

Sources -- Chicago Cubs sign lefty Trever Miller to minors deal | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed reliever Trever Miller to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to two sources familiar with the deal.

Cubs' plan for bleacher patio, LED sign gets qualified thumbs up from landmarks staff | Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Cubs' latest plan for tweaking historic Wrigley Field is getting a green light--with some conditions--from the staff of the city's landmarks commission. The plan(at left), which calls for...

Cubs sign veteran lefty Trever Miller | Chicago Tribune
_ The Chicago Cubs added veteran left-handed reliever Trever Miller to their eclectic pitching mix Monday, signing him to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Miller, 38, pitched for...

Sources: Cubs sign lefty Miller to minors deal | ESPN.com
The Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed reliever Trever Miller to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to two sources familiar with the deal.

Cubs announce 2012 spring broadcast schedule | Chicago Cubs
01/19/2012 11:54 AM EST CHICAGO For the second season in a row, most Chicago Cubs spring training games will be available to Cubs fans via television, radio or internet radio broadcast as the club today announced its 2012 spring training broadcast schedule. In total...

Springsteen: new album, tour, possible Chicago date | Chicago Tribune
ticket broker on-line is advertising a Sept. 8 date, but says tickets are not yet for sale. The Chicago Cubs are on the road during that time, but Cubs spokesmen had no comment. Wrigley is already playing host to at least one major concert this summer, Roger Waters’ “The...

Cubs agree to terms with six salary arbitration eligible players | Chicago Cubs
01/17/2012 7:28 PM EST CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with the following six players to avoid salary arbitration: infielders Jeff Baker, Blake Dewitt and Ian Stewart; catcher Geovany Soto and right-handed...

Cespedes: Cubs have shown the most interest | ESPN.com
Cuban defector Yoenis C�spedes said the Chicago Cubs have shown the most interest in him, although the slugging outfielder cautioned that it doesn't mean he'll be signing with the North Siders. More On The Cubs...

Cubs Convention wrap-up: New seats, Soriano, Theo and more | Chicago Tribune
would not be averse to pulling a player out of the game for something that would embarrass the Chicago Cubs and the 24 other players. The fan then said to seminar host and Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly: That bothers you too, Bob? A little bit, Brenly shot back. The...

Cubs wrap-up: Ivy, Soriano, Theo and more | Chicago Tribune
would not be averse to pulling a player out of the game for something that would embarrass the Chicago Cubs and the 24 other players. The fan then said to seminar host and Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly: That bothers you too, Bob? A little bit, Brenly shot back. The...

Theo, Cubs get message across at convention | Chicago Tribune
would not be averse to pulling a player out of the game for something that would embarrass the Chicago Cubs and the 24 other players. The fan then said to seminar host and Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly: That bothers you too, Bob? A little bit, Brenly shot back. The...

Tim Holt named Bears O-line coach | FOXSports.com
Tim Holt (Getty) The Chicago Bears have hired Tim Holt as the team's new offensive line coach. Holt is a 17-year veteran in the NFL and spent the last three seasons with the Tampa...

Bates, Cutler reunite in Chicago | NBC Sports
time with the Broncos will now be assigned the task of getting the most out of Cutler in Chicago. The Bears have announced that Jeremy Bates will be the team?s quarterbacks coach. Bates spent three seasons with the Broncos ? the same three seasons Cutler played for the team...

Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas gives the life-changing gift of a Super Bowl | ESPN.com
But one was: 14-year-old Anthony Grandberry from the South Side of Chicago. [+] EnlargeCourtesy of the J.T. Thomas Foundation J.T. Thomas surprised Anthony Grandberry with the tickets on Saturday. Grandberry swore he knew who Thomas was. And even though the...

Editorial: A Chicago Super Bowl! Oh ... wait ... sorry ... | Chicago Tribune
the fewest alternative uses in the worst possible location, we're pretty much there." ? University of Chicago sports economist Allen Sanderson on the retrofitting of Soldier Field, 2003 The 10-day festival known as "sports' biggest party" thus far has been a rollicking success. Visitors bearing great...

A Chicago Super Bowl! Oh ... wait ... sorry ... | Chicago Tribune
the fewest alternative uses in the worst possible location, we're pretty much there." ? University of Chicago sports economist Allen Sanderson on the retrofitting of Soldier Field, 2003 The 10-day festival known as "sports' biggest party" thus far has been a rollicking success. Visitors bearing great...

Emery introduced as Bears GM | NBC Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Phil Emery presented a thorough plan for improving the Chicago Bears, and team president Ted Phillips loved his attention to detail and his toughness from his days as a strength and conditioning coach at Navy. That's how Emery became...

Bears introduce Emery as general manager | ESPN.com
The Chicago Bears introduced Phil Emery on Monday as the franchise's fifth general manager. More On Bears Hire Emery New Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery will have to work with...

PFT: New Bears GM will have hands full | NBC Sports
By all accounts, new Bears G.M. Phil Emery has a reputation for working hard, and working smart. He?ll likely need a lot of both once he reports for duty at Halas Hall. Apart from...

Phil Emery will have his hands full in Chicago | NBC Sports
By all accounts, new Bears G.M. Phil Emery has a reputation for working hard, and working smart. He?ll likely need a lot of both once he reports for duty at Halas Hall. Apart from...

Bears to hire Phil Emery as new GM | FOXSports.com
After an exhaustive search by team president Ted Phillips, the Bears have chosen Phil Emery, former director of college scouting for the Kansas City Chiefs, as the team's next general manager. After an exhaustive search by team president Ted Phillips...

Next up for Bears QB coach hunt: Plan B | Chicago Tribune
The Bears continue their search for a passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach. (Chris Sweda/Tribune photo) MOBILE, Ala. — When the Chicago Bears resume their quest to find a passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach next...

Pats' Licht talks with Bears again about GM job | ESPN.com
New England Patriotsdirector of pro personnel Jason Licht, one of two finalists for the vacant Chicago Bears general manager position, will have his second interview with the club on Thursday. Licht was the first of the original five candidates to meet with the Bears. His first...

Source: Pats' Licht to talk with Bears Thursday | ESPN.com
director of pro personnel Jason Licht, one of two finalists for the vacant Chicago Bears general manager position, will have his second interview with the club on Thursday, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Licht was the first of the original five...

Van Pelt may be last man standing for Bears | Chicago Tribune
With other QB coaching candidates dropping by wayside, he gets plaudits from former boss 1 Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) Related Photos: Personnel breakdown of Bears organization Chicago Bears player photo galleries Story: Bears bring back Emery, Licht for more GM...

Bears don't want to drop ball on RB depth | Chicago Tribune
_ MOBILE, Ala. -- There is plenty hanging in the balance for the Chicago Bears with the franchise carefully moving toward selecting its next general manager, a step that will lead to a full offseason of moves. Running backs coach Tim Spencer and offensive...

Wojciechowski: These 10 Bears define toughness | ESPN.com
cut-block you and the other guy tries to rupture your spleen? Playing in temperatures so cold that polar bears would need a North Face coat and a cup of hot chocolate? Yes. Yes. And yes. It's all of those things and more. It's these guys: Butkus, Walter...

Bears whittle down GM search | FOXSports.com
Bear Report Publisher | More Chicago Bears president Ted Phillips has not yet decided on who will be the team’s next general manger but the list of candidates is reportedly getting smaller. There have been...

Haugh: Harbaugh's Chicago way | Chicago Tribune
49ers coach gained hard-earned respect from Ditka, Tobin and teammates with Bears In 42 years as an NFL executive, Bill Tobin encountered only one other player who matched Jim Harbaugh's competitiveness. Perhaps you have heard of Walter Payton. "Harbaugh and Payton...

Haugh: Harbaugh overcame challenges the Chicago way | Chicago Tribune
49ers coach gained hard-earned respect from Ditka, Tobin and teammates with Bears 0 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after a playoff win over the Saints. (Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE / January 14, 2012) David Haugh's In the Wake of the...

Bears analysis: Turnover takes toll on special teams | Chicago Tribune
Corey Graham forces a fumble by the Eagles' DeSean Jackson during the Bears' win in November. (Jose M. Osorio/Tribune Photo) Related Position-by-position analysis Poll: VOTE: Which Bears defensive position needs biggest upgrade? Photos: Personnel breakdown of Bears organization 2011 Chicago Bears game...

Bears finish 1st round of GM interviews | Chicago Tribune
_ Ring the bell. The first round of interviews for the Bears general manager job is over. The last interviewee, Chiefs scouting director Phil Emery, had his chance to impress the Bears brass on Friday. Preceding him were Patriots director of pro...

Bears analysis: Turnover toll on special teams | Chicago Tribune
_ Last in a 10-part series Before the end of the 2011 season, Chicago Bears special-teams coordinator Dave Toub didnt hesitate calling it the most challenging year hes been through. Consider that Toub started the season relying on a completely made-over unit that featured...

Bears interview in-house GM candidate Ruskell | ESPN.com
The Chicago Bears moved forward in their search for a new general manager on Thursday by conducting an interview at Halas Hall with current director of player personnel Tim Ruskell. Bears' GM...

Bears analysis: Rebuilt line needs attention | Chicago Tribune
Ninth in a 10-part series One of the prevailing thoughts heading into the 2011 season was that the Chicago Bears needed improved offensive line play after coming up one game short of the Super Bowl. Despite another season of juggling created by season-ending injuries for two starters, the Bears...

Bears analysis: No security at safety position | Chicago Tribune
Former third-round draft pick Major Wright has yet to establish himself as a solid starting safety for the Bears. (Brian Cassella/Tribune Photo) Related Brad Biggs' Bears position-by-position analysis Story: Football 'lifer' latest GM candidate to talk with Bears 2011 Chicago Bears game photos Maps Eighth...

Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry have winning recipe against short-handed Denver Nuggets | San Jose Mercury News
Denver Nuggets guard Julyan Stone (10) runs into Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez) DENVER -- You might have expected...

Curry, Warriors hand Nuggets 5th straight loss | ESPN.com
8:00pm Complete Schedule: Golden State | Denver DENVER -- Stephen Curry scored a season-best 36 points and the Golden State Warriors handed the fading Denver Nuggets their fifth straight loss, 109-101 on Thursday night. It is the longest losing streak in five seasons for the Nuggets, who have dropped...

Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets | San Jose Mercury News
WARRIORS AT DENVERTipoff: 6 p.m. at the Pepsi Center TV/Radio: CSNBA; 680 Nuggets update: Denver has lost four straight and six of its past seven games. Injuries have played a big part, as the Nuggets have been down as many as three starters. ... Denver F...

Coach Mark Jackson seeing some progress in Golden State Warriors | San Jose Mercury News

Thunder get by Warriors despite Ellis' 48 points | ESPN.com
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) is unable to score against the Golden State Warriors in the first... (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma) Team Stat Comparison Oklahoma City Golden State FG Made-Attempted 44-84 (.524) 44-80 (.550) 3P Made-Attempted 11-26 (.423) 9-21 (.429) FT Made-Attempted 20-21...

Monta Ellis scores 48 points, but Golden State Warriors lose to Oklahoma City Thunder | San Jose Mercury News
Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis (8) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder Daequan Cook (14) in the first half of an NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday...

Golden State Warriors report for Tuesday's game vs. Oklahoma City | San Jose Mercury News
WARRIORS VS. OKLAHOMA CITYTipoff: 7:30 p.m. at Oracle Arena TV/Radio: CSNBA, NBA-TV; 680 Thunder update: Oklahoma City opened its five-game trip with a blowout loss Saturday at San Antonio. The Thunder had given up an average of 103.5 points over its...

Golden State Warriors getting a spark from reserves | San Jose Mercury News
In reality, Warriors coach Mark Jackson's two crunchtime nods to the second unit are more blips on the radar than a trend to watch. But his decision to close out games with his reserves -- the 'Dubstitutes" -- twice in a week's span against Sacramento...

Golden State Warriors rally to force OT but fall to Sacramento Kings | San Jose Mercury News
Warriors coach Mark Jackson couldn't ask for much more from his second unit, though he tried in Golden State's 114-106 overtime loss to host Sacramento on Saturday. The Warriors' reserves -- the Dubstitutes -- played the entire fourth quarter, save for a...

Golden State Warriors report for Saturday's game at Sacramento Kings | San Jose Mercury News
WARRIORS AT SACRAMENTOTipoff: 7 p.m. at Power Balance Pavilion TV/Radio: CSNBA; 680 Kings update: Sacramento snapped its five-game losing streak with a home win over Portland on Thursday. The Kings have won four of their past six home games. ......

Will the Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis be an All-Star? | San Jose Mercury News
It's becoming an annual tradition. In early February, the water coolers around the Bay Area are held up by people debating over one question: should Monta Ellis be an All-Star?This figures to be Ellis' best chance ever thanks to a few breaks. Some of his...

Former Giants, Warriors DJ killed in Thailand taxi tragedy | San Jose Mercury News
Kahn, who grew up in San Rafael and went on to become a high-profile disc jockey for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants, was killed Tuesday in Bangkok, Thailand, when a taxi in which he was riding was struck from behind by a truck. He was 34...

Ellis, Curry star in Warriors' victory over Jazz | ESPN.com
OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 2: David Lee #10 of the Golden State Warriors puts up a shot over Paul Millsap #24 of the... (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via ) Team Stat Comparison Golden State FG Made-Attempted 36-79 (.456) 45-96 (.469) 3P Made-Attempted...

Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry help Golden State Warriors roll past Utah Jazz | San Jose Mercury News
Golden State Warriors' David Lee (10) knocks the ball away intended for Utah Jazz's Paul Millsap (24) in the second quarter of their game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif...

Golden State Warriors report for Thursday's game against Utah Jazz | San Jose Mercury News
in the key at the buzzer. Utah plays 14 of its next 20 on the road starting with Golden State. Warriors update: Golden State has yet to win three games in a row and will look to win back-to-back games for just the third time. A victory, however, would...

Golden State Warriors find gold in swingman Brandon Rush | San Jose Mercury News
The Warriors knew they were getting a terrific perimeter shooter when they acquired Brandon Rush. But come on, this terrific?Outside the 3-point arc, the fourth-year swingman has been out of this world almost from the day he joined the Warriors in late...

Warriors' rally spoils Smart's return with Kings | ESPN.com
Rush scored 15 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to spark a late rally, and the Golden State Warriors spoiled former coach Keith Smart's return with a 93-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Rush finished 4 for 5 from 3-point range and highlighted...

Golden State Warriors hold off Sacramento Kings | San Jose Mercury News
Former Golden State Warriors' coach Keith Smart makes his first appearance in Oakland as head coach of the Sacramento Kings during their game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan...

Former Warriors coach Smart in a familiar role with Kings | San Jose Mercury News
Golden State Warriors' head coach Keith Smart reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 2...

Golden State Warriors report for Tuesday's game against Sacramento Kings | San Jose Mercury News
WARRIORS VS. SACRAMENTOTipoff: 7:30 p.m. at Oracle ArenaTV / Radio: CSNBA / 680Kings update: Sacramento has lost four in a row and is 4-9 since Keith Smart took over as coach after the firing of Paul Westphal. ... Since Smart became coach, second-year...

Former Golden State Warriors coach Keith Smart in a familiar role with Sacramento Kings | San Jose Mercury News
Sacramento Kings general manager Geoff Petrie called Keith Smart "the right guy for now" when he announced Smart would be his new coach earlier this month.It isn't the first time Smart has heard it put that way.Last-minute reclamation projects appear to...

Golden State Warriors notebook: David Lee 'in panic mode' over team's 6-12 start | San Jose Mercury News
Forward laments games that got away

Durant, Westbrook too much for Golden State | ESPN.com
assists, and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder started a critical road stretch with a 120-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. James Harden scored 19 points off the bench and Westbrook added six rebounds in the Thunder's fourth straight win. Oklahoma City pulled away with...

Golden State Warriors lose to Oklahoma City Thunder 120-109 | San Jose Mercury News
The Warriors, on a given night, can beat any team in the NBA, so this year's mantra goes. Not when they turn the ball over 20 times. Not when they get out-rebounded by 19. Not when two of their top scorers total 28 points on 11-for-33 shooting. That's the...

Golden State Warriors report for Friday's game against Oklahoma City Thunder | San Jose Mercury News
WARRIORS VS. OKLAHOMA CITYTipoff: 7:30 p.m. at Oracle ArenaTV/Radio: CSNBA; 680Thunder update: Oklahoma City has won three in a row and 10 of 11 and owns the best record in the NBA at 15-3. ... Much is made of the scoring prowess of Kevin Durant (25.7...