Three Cubs greats seeking call to the Hall

Andre Dawson and Lee Smith hope recent Hall of Fame voting results bode well for their chances, while Mark Grace debuts on the ballot.   Full story >
  •  Many candidates out of left field  •  Bauman: Deserving trio  •  Hall of Fame site

 

Shop and take 25 percent off on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is back to help save time and money this holiday season. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, get 25 percent off your Shop order, excluding gift cards.   Shop >
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Samardzija cracks MLB.com's list of top prospects

Jeff Samardzija ascended the Cubs' system all the way to Wrigley last season, and his early success has him at No. 50 on MLB.com's list of top prospects.   More >
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Photo: Jeff Samardzija had a 2.28 ERA over 26 appearances in '08.  (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)

Mailbag: Why consider dealing Fontenot?

Reporter Carrie Muskat answers fans' questions about a possible Mike Fontenot deal, arbitration, a lefty bat and much more in this week's mailbag.   Full story >
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Photo: Mike Fontenot started 49 games at second base in 2008.  (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)

Wood likely only Cub to receive arbitration offer

With a 10:59 p.m. CT Monday deadline for teams to offer arbitration to their free agents, the Cubs are expected to do so only to closer Kerry Wood.   Full story >
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Photo: Kerry Wood broke into the Majors with the Cubs in 1998.  (Jae C. Hong/AP)

What a trip: Travel to see the World Baseball Classic

Book a travel package to Toronto, San Juan, San Diego, Miami or Los Angeles and see the world's best compete in the World Baseball Classic in March.   Book now >
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Photo: The World Baseball Classic is scheduled to be played from March 5-23. 
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