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1. 
Ryne Sandberg rocks the vote
6 hours ago - suntimes.com
... general manager Jim Hendry in the search for a new manager. In only one season at Iowa, the Hall of Famer topped others for the honor with the Iowa Cubs still in a tight race for the playoffs. But more than potential postseason play for the I-Cubs, Sandberg, , was singled out for guiding the team to an - record with four games left -- good for a first-place tie in the North Division -- and for having the best road record in the league at -. Ryne Sandberg has had a great season with the Iowa Cubs despite all the major-league call-ups. (AP File) Iowa manager Ryne Sandberg was ... Read More »
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CUBS IN BRIEF: Rookie Russell quenches thirst for first victory
6 hours ago - suntimes.com
... remembered Soto's success against a knuckleball pitcher during a Class AAA All-Star Game. But Soto was -for- against Dickey and hitless for the game. One other catcher of note: Broadcaster Bob Brenly's son Michael , a catcher at Class A Daytona, was named to the Florida State League All-Star team. Rookie Starlin Castro (two singles) had his th multihit game. He ranks third among National League rookies in that category behind Florida Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez and Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond . Castro is hitting . but . in his last games (-for-) ... Read More »
3. Hendry, Sandberg meet; still no front-runner for Cubs' manage ...
7 hours ago - nwherald.com
... the most scrutinized lunch of his tenure and appeared to be feeling some indigestion. It wasnt from what he ate, but the influx of speculation regarding his mid-afternoon meeting. The Cubs general manager had lunch with Triple-A Iowa manager Ryne Sandberg in Albuquerque, N.M., where Sandbergs team played a four-game series that ended Thursday. Hendry has said publicly that he considers Sandberg, a Hall of Fame player with the Cubs, a candidate for the managerial job open for the season. However, Hendry said the discussion Friday was limited to a typical conversation between an ... Read More »
5. Russell earns 1st MLB win
8 hours ago - chicagotribune.com
... beer shower and a congratulatory text message from his father, Jeff, a former big league pitcher. "He said he was pumped," the younger Russell said. The two will have plenty to talk about, including a seeming rebirth for James under new manager Mike Quade, who improved to -. "It's the same team," Russell said. "I don't know if it's a different mentality but it's working well lately." Russell became the fifth Cub pitcher to win his first major league game this season and the second in as many games. Thomas Diamond won his first Wednesday against the Pirates. "It better not be his ... Read More »
6. Two known manager candidates impress
8 hours ago - chicagotribune.com
... wants On a day when Mike Quade improved to - with the Cubs , another wannabe manager, Ryne Sandberg, was named Pacific Coast League manager of the year in a runaway. The honor, bestowed by the league's managers, general managers and media, certainly can't hurt Sandberg's chances to lead the team for which he became a Hall of Famer next season. Iowa set a franchise record for road victories Wednesday in Albuquerque in a game Cubs' general manager Jim Hendry watched before he met privately with Sandberg. "We're not in any rush to complete the interview process," Hendry said Friday at ... Read More »
7. Texas Rangers sign former All-Star pitcher Mark Prior
10 hours ago - sports.yahoo.com
... second overall by the Cubs in , Prior was labeled a can't-miss prospect and had a dominating season with Chicago in , when he won games and was named to the NL All-Star team. But multiple injuries derailed his promising career. Prior, who turns on Tuesday, hasn't pitched in the bigs since . He signed with the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League last month and allowed no earned runs in innings over nine appearances, all in ... Read More »
8. Soriano, DeWitt homer as Cubs edge Mets
14 hours ago - sports.yahoo.com
... take away once this awful season reaches its conclusion, so theyll cling to this one. Theyre - under interim manager Mike Quade. Its small consolation, but itll do for now. Sat, Sep - : pm ET Sun, Sep - : pm ET It was a wild start to a weekend series between two disappointing teams, but the Cubs ultimately did just enough to come away with another win. Its unfortunate that Lou (Piniella) had to leave the way he did, pitcher Randy Wells (notes) said. Hes a great manager, but when a guy like Quade steps in, its a little more youthful, a little more energetic. And the ... Read More »
11. Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. NY Mets
15 hours ago - miamiherald.com
... John Russell (-) earned the win for retiring the only batter he faced. Carlos Marmol ended up with his th save of the season. David Wright hit a solo homer among three hits and drove in three, as the Mets fell for the fourth time in five games. Luis Hernandez added his first home run with the team in defeat. R.A. Dickey (-) squandered an opportunity to set a new career-high in wins after giving up a season-worst seven runs on eight hits and a walk in six frames. With the game tied entering the bottom of the sixth, the Cubs went ahead for good. Aramis Ramirez walked to start, and ... Read More »
14. Cubs' Gorzelanny to miss a start with bruised hand
17 hours ago - cbssports.com
... of a heart problem that required surgery. Catcher Geovany Soto was back in the lineup against the New York Mets on Friday after being sidelined for three games with swelling in his right knee. It's the second stint in the majors this season for Castillo, who was with the team from Aug. -. He appeared in two games and went for with a double, his first career hit. ... Read More »
18. Cubs' Gorzelanny to miss start
18 hours ago - usatoday.com
... Geovany Soto was back in the lineup against the New York Mets on Friday after being sidelined for three games with swelling in his right knee. The Cubs also recalled catcher Welington Castillo from Triple-A Iowa. It's the second stint in the majors this season for Castillo, who was with the team from Aug. -. He appeared in two games and went for with a double, his first career hit. ... Read More »
19. Soto, Byrd return to Cubs' lineup
18 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com
... CHICAGO -- Geovany Soto, sidelined because of some fluid and swelling in his right knee, was back in the Cubs' lineup Friday. Interim manager Mike Quade said he was hoping Soto would return in time to face Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. When Quade was managing at Triple-A Iowa and Soto was on his team and scheduled to appear in the All-Star Futures Game, Quade suggested the catcher hit third because he can handle the quirky pitch. Marlon Byrd also was back in center field after getting Wednesday off. Byrd, who entered play seventh in the National League with a . average, has had some ... Read More »
20. Hendry, Sandberg discuss Cubs' job
19 hours ago - mlb.mlb.com
... Sandberg discuss Cubs' job CHICAGO -- Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, who met this past week with managerial candidate Ryne Sandberg, said there is no front-runner for the Cubs' job and he is still in the early stages of the interview process. Sandberg, who is managing the Cubs' Triple-A Iowa team, was named the Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year on Friday after leading the team to an - record. The Iowa Cubs begin a four-game series Friday against Memphis and need to win three of four to advance to the playoffs. Hendry did talk with Sandberg about the Cubs' job but would not ... Read More »
