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It’s been 102 years since both of Chicago’s baseball teams have been in the postseason. And the notion of a Cubs-White Sox World series — however unlikely — has generated rare, bilateral optimism in the fall air.

Posted Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:22 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Ramirez, Manny, Chicago White Sox, National League, Chicago (Ill), Guillen, Ozzie, World Series, Loney, James, Caray, Harry

Mets 6, Cubs 2: Mets Pick Up a Game, and Themselves

In their victory against the Chicago Cubs, the Mets’ fortunes turned, invigorating their playoff hopes and restoring optimism to fans after three straight losses.

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:38 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Santana, Johan, National League

Cubs Win N.L. Central Title

The Chicago Cubs clinched their second consecutive National League Central title Saturday, beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 5-4, behind Ted Lilly’s seven innings.

Posted Saturday, September 20, 2008 8:16 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Lilly, Ted

Major League Roundup: Cardinals Pound Zambrano, Putting Cubs’ Celebration on Hold

Carlos Zambrano went from a no-hitter to an early exit, and the Chicago Cubs will have to wait at least another day to clinch the National League Central.

Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 9:12 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Zambrano, Carlos

Major League Roundup: Central Title in Reach as Cubs Top Brewers

The Chicago Cubs’ magic number for winning their second straight division championship was reduced to two as they sent the Milwaukee Brewers to a defeat.

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Is Center of Intrigue in N.L. Races

Three teams, two games and one fired manager made Milwaukee the center of attention in the National League Central.

Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 12:01 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, National League, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee (Wis), Yost, Ned

Major League Roundup: With Sabathia’s Arm, Brewers Find Footing

The Brewers equaled a club record with their ninth straight road win, leaving them four games behind the Cubs in the National League Central.

Posted Saturday, August 02, 2008 9:18 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Milwaukee Brewers

National League Roundup: Blister Keeps Wood From Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood had another setback Wednesday when the blister on his right index finger prevented him from throwing a simulated game.

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:37 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, National League, Wood, Kerry

Major League Roundup: Cubs Fans Cheer for Newcomer, Then Fall Silent After Homer

Jeremy Hermida came in for catcher Paul Hoover and hit a pitch over the right field wall off Bobby Howry, helping the Florida Marlins to a 3-2 win over the cubs.

Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 9:31 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, National League

National League Roundup: With Three-Run Rally in Ninth, Cardinals Close Distance on Cubs

Rick Ankiel slapped a two-run single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a three-run rally and lead the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:05 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, St Louis Cardinals, National League, Ankiel, Rick

Cubs’ Cachet and Rays’ Success Draw Fans to Tampa

When the Chicago Cubs visited Tampa Bay for the firs time, they found a boisterous atmosphere that was new for them and their hosts, the surprising second-place Rays.