Cubs' Slide Reaches Eight As Reds Win 8-2
Miguel Cairo hit a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-2 win Tuesday night.
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Miguel Cairo hit a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-2 win Tuesday night.
The Cubs drafted high school first baseman Trevor Gretzky, son of NHL Hall-of-Famer Wayne Gretzky, in the seventh round Tuesday.
The Cubs may look to shed some salary and get their young players some valuable major league experience, but don't expect Aramis Ramirez to be among the players traded.
Of the Cubs' previous eight, first round draft picks, only two have made it to the major leagues: Andrew Cashner and Tyler Colvin. And the team's most recent first round pick, Javier Baez, most likely won't be seen in the majors anytime soon.
As the Cubs continue to crumble into dust – and oblivion – some people this week are trying to demonize Carlos Zambrano for speaking his mind. Others, meanwhile, seem ready to canonize him for speaking the truth.
As good as Carlos Zambrano has been for the Chicago Cubs over his 10-year career (3.52 ERA, 121-76 record and 1,497 strikeouts), his frequent outbursts may be pushing the Cubs to try and trade the big right-hander.
Jonny Gomes hit a three-run homer and drove in four as the Cincinnati Reds sent the frustrated Cubs to their seventh straight loss Monday night.
The Cubs selected shortstop Javier Baez from Arlington Country Day High School with the ninth overall pick in the MLB First Year Player Draft.
Carlos Zambrano apologized to closer Carlos Marmol Monday for his critical comments after the closer blew a save Sunday and will not be fined.
The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Matt Garza from the disabled list, the team announced on Monday.
