10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Chicago Cubs. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/chc http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hhie6b0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/white-sox-pitcher-danks-does-015011788--mlb.html Chicago White Sox pitcher John Danks will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Friday because of shoulder soreness, MLB.com reported Thursday. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:50:11 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c564924c-d0e7-33dc-8b15-c303790fc4a5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12qgecun6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/american-league-notebook-thursday-may-000025381--mlb.html Baltimore: LH reliever J.C. Romero and the Orioles agreed to terms on a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old veteran could be used in a situational role if he makes the majors. He'll report to Class AAA Norfolk (Va.). Romero was released by St. Louis on May 14 after posting a 10.13 ERA in 11 appearances. ... 2B Brian Roberts drew walks in both of his plate appearances and played three innings in the field Wednesday during his first rehab game for Class AA Bowie (Md.). ... Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:25 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9faf9bb5-b289-3bf7-b307-5dc71fe7726e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12frmbk2l/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/white-soxs-danks-headed-15-224047747--mlb.html CHICAGO (AP) White Sox starter John Danks is headed to the 15-day disabled list because of soreness in his left shoulder. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:21 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1fb3b745-33c1-3d1d-943e-67b4656b5a6d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12sf85aoc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-not-rush-anthony-rizzo-fan-opinion-221200804--mlb.html With the Chicago Cubs struggling so much, it gets very easy to wonder whom the management team should bring in to replace some on the current roster. Often, we look to the Minor Leagues, particularly Triple A, to see who looks ready to make the jump to the Majors. The Cubs have a big name on their Triple-A Iowa roster in first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Should the Cubs bring him up to the Majors? As much as I would like to see it, I think they should leave him in Triple A for a while longer. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:12:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,98990878-0e4d-3dc2-a996-d41a18c8c58c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12o2mr2ta/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pirates-josh-harrison-man-positions-175811389--mlb.html PITTSBURGH (AP) Josh Harrison stood in a hallway deep inside PNC Park on Tuesday afternoon, trying to make his way to the field for batting practice. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:51:31 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,52b64b65-eb8e-3f6d-bf2b-ec9dc4a29767-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ftjcb74/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/rangers-claim-rhp-gaub-off-200723587--mlb.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have acquired left-hander John Gaub on a waiver claim from Tampa Bay. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:07:23 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c54025f5-4f2c-33ed-9137-7c80aacb533c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=13lb9sl3j/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/local-radio-host-honors-cubs-tony-campana-parody-200449075.html Thu, 24 May 2012 13:04:49 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1957fb02-37d4-3890-910f-d4303932a8b0-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=129n2a4um/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-pirates-preview-190527085--mlb.html The Chicago Cubs figured the rebuilding project under Theo Epstein would take some time to yield positive results, but they probably didn't envision these types of struggles barely one quarter of the way through its first season. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:05:27 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,211a4734-77f0-3ddb-8bae-c119aec2aa93-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hvmmbuu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers-diamondbacks-preview-175647692--mlb.html The last time the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers met, one game separated both teams from the NL championship series. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:56:47 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9dd4b91c-8689-3d52-b607-86848b29dffe-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12d76u94b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-mired-worst-skid-10-055015545--mlb.html The losing streak is the longest by a Chicago Cubs team in 10 years. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:50:15 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e0617e5c-cd4f-35c0-935b-02eaa6934c92-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12jn0frli/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/jonathon-niese-leads-mets-over-191329145--mlb.html PITTSBURGH (AP) Jonathon Niese did more than merely sit back and stew after what his manager called ''the worst game he's ever pitched in his life.'' Wed, 23 May 2012 22:35:46 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,42fbdbcf-9228-37a4-b201-a45c71bf7e22-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12c8ic4lq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/twins-white-sox-preview-045323793--mlb.html Aside from an ugly display in the opener of this series, the Chicago White Sox's starting rotation has been lights out of late. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:53:23 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,49cc4407-d84a-3f4c-82b0-5594c74983cb-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12iss24h6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/astros-hand-cubs-9th-straight-031540584--mlb.html HOUSTON (AP) Houston starter Wandy Rodriguez didn't have his best stuff Wednesday night. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:23:17 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,31352a81-25f3-3aed-9b46-b2166c324854-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12q2ek45b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/reed-officially-designated-white-soxs-031014192--mlb.html Thanks to a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox had no reason to go to Addison Reed out of the bullpen. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:10:14 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,88996b6e-5407-3f71-afc9-0e8e7284bb2b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ribt3ub/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/national-league-notebook-wednesday-may-003115416--mlb.html Arizona: CF Chris Young was given a start off after starting the previous five games since being activated from the disabled list Friday. "He probably came back a little too early," manager Kirk Gibson said. With an off day today, Young will get two days off. ... C Miguel Montero (groin) rode a bike, played catch and took some swings before the game. "Hitting is a little challenging because you have to stretch out your back leg," Montero said. The D-back are hoping Montero can return Friday. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:31:15 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ea709b6f-e698-3872-aa24-5832aa37e785-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12k8c4a7d/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nieses-strong-outing-helps-mets-211125110--mlb.html PITTSBURGH -- New York Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese found the perfect antidote to get back on track -- the Pittsburgh Pirates' anemic offense. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:11:25 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5ac356d3-83a4-3d16-bf49-35ca7ca43823-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=125ldaj60/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-3-pirates-1-195122102--mlb.html PITTSBURGH -- New York Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese found the perfect antidote to get back on track -- the Pittsburgh Pirates' anemic offense. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:51:22 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ada176c5-1c81-313b-8fe1-5f8de907eb66-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=13omk2ple/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/tony-campana-slide-combines-best-superman-pete-rose-184846513.html Wed, 23 May 2012 11:48:46 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,96a0cefa-78d4-3e48-946c-8d40d42ab7c2-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=13faog0rt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/astros-gm-jeff-luhnow-works-ballgame-usher-151533087.html Wed, 23 May 2012 08:15:33 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8e5b3a57-db1d-352b-ade6-c6e520f51163-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12htt9ber/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/solid-outing-could-help-cubs-070120940--mlb.html Despite losing 2-1 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night for their eighth defeat in a row, the Chicago Cubs may have filled a black hole in their rotation. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:20 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9233b4e1-5874-3379-aaf9-f3ae15ca81a5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=1287bj4l2/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-astros-preview-055402614--mlb.html Just over a week ago, the Chicago Cubs looked like they were starting to get their season turned around. Tue, 22 May 2012 22:54:02 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c2bcbbf4-763d-32ca-b2ec-09b714717c4e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ilg87i2/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/astros-hand-cubs-8th-straight-030659073--mlb.html HOUSTON (AP) J.D. Martinez has had a bad month at the plate. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:16:20 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,dd91828f-c9d8-39f9-b4e7-7291e2a3cb08-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12l1jm61u/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/walters-throws-1st-complete-game-024147683--mlb.html CHICAGO (AP) After a weekend of being overused, the Minnesota Twins got a night off courtesy of P.J. Walters. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:06:53 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6405c651-a673-3a50-9eb9-a59d892e923d-l:1 Thu, 24 May 2012 18:50:11 PDT