Wells Clears Waivers, Assigned To Iowa
Struggling Cubs pitcher Randy Wells has cleared waiver and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs announced Friday.
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Struggling Cubs pitcher Randy Wells has cleared waiver and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa, the Cubs announced Friday.
The Cubs designated pitcher Randy Wells for assignment Wednesday and recalled reliever Rafael Dolis from Triple-A Iowa.
It didn't exactly compare to some of the fireworks of the past between the Cubs and White Sox. In fact, no one really seemed to notice it.
Gavin Floyd pitched four-hit ball into the seventh, Gordon Beckham homered, and the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs 7-0 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Chicago Cubs stopped their 12-game losing streak as Alfonso Soriano hit a go-ahead home run Monday in an 11-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
The Cubs activated Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood from the disabled list Thursday and optioned Scott Maine and Randy Wells to Triple-A Iowa.
Johnny Cueto threw 6 1-3 strong innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Randy Wells from Triple-A Iowa to start Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps.
Kerry Wood was placed on the disabled list Friday morning and Scott Maine was called up from Triple-A Iowa.
On Sunday, the onetime wide receiver strung together a series of goose eggs on Easter to dazzle in his 2012 debut and make it appear as if that day has perhaps finally arrived.
While most of the Cubs players were getting ready for morning workouts at HoHoKam Stadium Thursday, a few were instead cleaning out their lockers after getting cut.
As the Cubs worked to trim their roster to 25 players, more cuts were made Thursday.
Cubs manager Dale Sveum will sit down with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer Wednesday night and make the final roster decisions before the team breaks camp next week.
Randy Wolf retired six of the first seven batters he faced Wednesday and extended his scoreless streak into an eighth inning this spring before a two-run fourth as Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 10-2 Wednesday.
Samardzija is coming off his best season as a professional notching eight wins in 2011 to go along with an era of 2.97.
The Cubs have agreed to one-year deals with six players to avoid salary arbitration: Jeff Baker, Blake Dewitt, Ian Stewart, Geovany Soto, Chris Volstad and Randy Wells.
Shaun Marcum threw eight strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to the NL Central title with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Randy Wells pitched six strong innings and Marlon Byrd drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Alfonso Soriano homered, Randy Wells pitched effectively into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Randy Wells pitched six strong innings to earn his first win since April 4 and Geovany Soto added a solo shot and an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-1 victory over the major league-worst Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon.
Randy Wells needs a strong outing when he takes the mound on Saturday against the Houston Astros.
Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in the eighth inning, leading the Florida Marlins to 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
A bus ride to Wrigley Field this season ends with a recorded public service announcement from a member of the neighborhood. Mike Quade identifies himself as manager of the Cubs and then encourages patrons to take public transportation to the game.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Chicago area on Tuesday afternoon.
A man was found shot to death inside the hallway of an apartment building in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
From the final forum featuring candidates looking to replace Dick Durbin to AI being used to endorse a candidate. Here's what's happening before the polls open next week.
A conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court justice first elected in 2007 will not seek a third 10-year term next year.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
There's no relief in sight for drivers at the pump as the war in Iran is directly driving up the cost of gas. Analysts expect more of the same unless something changes soon.
Drivers in the Chicago area can expect to start paying more at the pump this week, as oil prices have spiked amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Palatine, Illinois-based Weber has issued a recall of more than 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because you could ingest the bristles.
This is after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an ordinance that would have banned most hemp-derived products this weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
It has been nearly six years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many questions doctors are still working to answer concerns the long-term effects.
Leaders from Cook County, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository denounced changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Wednesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
The City of Aurora, Illinois, is seeking input from residents about data center development.
Not one, but two hotels are now planned or proposed for Chicago's Northalsted LGBTQ+ nightlife district.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Chicago author and historian Jimmy Lee Tillman is running in the Republican primary for Illinois’ U.S. Senate seat. He joins Dana Kozlov to outline his platform, which focuses in particular on immigration.
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police. Lauren Victory reports.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
A man was found dead inside the hallway of an apartment building in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
Digital therapeutics company Mynd Immersive introduced a VR experience designed specifically for older adults.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
Following a warm and record-setting day, things are about to change as a severe storm threat, with all weather hazards possible, arrives on Tuesday afternoon.
A former Chicago Public Schools student claims she was groomed, kissed, and repeatedly sexually abused by a female security guard, and CPS is accused of failing to report the abuse allegations to police.
A 16-year-old boy was charged in a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy injured in Chicago's Austin neighborhood in February.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
A proposed Illinois law hopes to create more oversight on private companies to protect consumers from skyrocketing utility prices.
The three women said they are working to make their way back home, but without any help from the U.S. State Department.
If you feel like you're drowning in a sea of text alerts and desperate email pleas for "just $5" this election season, you are far from alone.
A north suburban school bus driver became a victim of sophisticated scammers who are targeting more people and more vulnerable populations to make more money.
Chicago, which had lost three in a row, including a 4-3 setback to Dallas on Sunday night, has now won all three meetings with Utah this season, with the teams' fourth and final game of the season scheduled for Thursday night.
The Chicago Bears have been busy bolstering their defense on the first day of free agency, signing linebacker Devin Bush Jr., safety Coby Bryant, and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, according to reports.
Sacramento outscored the Bulls 68-36 in the paint.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
That event takes place during a bit of a break in Northwestern's spring schedule, giving Ashley and Dianna the chance to compete in Augusta, then return to Evanston to focus on a potential repeat.
Chicago police said they apprehended two women early Tuesday morning after the women broke into a grocery store in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood and stole some merchandise.
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
The man charged with the execution-style murder of a bar owner last month in far south suburban Momence has pleaded not guilty.
A man is dead after being shoved down a flight of stairs during a fight in Chicago's River North district early Monday.
Robbers invaded a home and held the resident at gunpoint this past weekend in the north Chicago suburb of Winnetka.
