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Cubs look for sweep in Milwaukee

Published on September 12, 2010 | 0 Comment

Sunday, Sept. 12, 201010:25 AM Associated Press Through the first two games of this series, the Chicago Cubs have completely shut down the Milwaukee Brewers’ offense.

Lou Piniella Calls It a Wrap, Retires Early

Published on August 23, 2010 | 0 Comment

Lou Piniella wrapped up his career yesterday with a Cubs’ loss. The team’s manager abruptly retired early for family reasons. Piniella spent more than three years as the manager of the Cubs. He ends his time with the team with a winning record, 316 wins and 293 losses. After Sunday’s game against the Braves, Piniella got tearful talking to reporters about his tenure with the Cubs. PINIELLA: These are nice people here and they’re nice fans and I was very appreciative, very moved, very touched. The Cubs report Piniella ends his baseball managerial career as the 14th winningest manager in the league’s history.

Piniella says he’s retiring after Sunday’s game

Published on August 22, 2010 | 0 Comment

CHICAGO – Lou Piniella says he’s retiring after the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Atlanta Braves so he can spend more time with his family. The 66-year-old manager made the announcement in a release handed out by the team before Sunday’s game.

Derek Lee debuts for Braves at Wrigley Field

Published on August 20, 2010 | 1 Comment

After seven mostly happy years with the Chicago Cubs, first baseman Derrek Lee has returned to the site of his favorite memory as a ballplayer: the tiny visiting clubhouse at historic Wrigley Field. Lee made his Atlanta Braves debut on Friday against the very team that dealt him away two days earlier. Batting cleanup, he waved his helmet as he received a standing ovation in the first inning. He then flied out on Ryan Dempster’s first pitch, stranding a runner at third.

Abnormal heart rate places Chicago Cubs’ Carlos Silva on DL

Published on August 3, 2010 | 0 Comment

The Chicago Cubs placed Carlos Silva on the disabled list for a cardiac evaluation, one day after he left in the first inning of a start against the Colorado Rockies with an abnormal… Read more »

Cubs manager Lou Piniella to retire

Published on July 21, 2010 | 2 Comments

CHICAGO (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Tuesday he will retire after the season, ending a storied and colorful career that included 18 years as a player, 22 as a manager. Piniella, 66, who made five trips to the World Series in his career and has three championship rings, said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family. He didn’t rule out consulting for the Cubs or another team, but made it clear he was getting out of the daily grind. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” he said. “There’s no way that I won’t cherish the memories here.” But, he added: “I’ve been away from home since 1962. That’s about 50 years.”