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Ryan Dempster's nine-year run with the Chicago Cubs seems to be nearing an end. The 35-year-old pitcher will be a free agent by the end of the season, and with the addition of a wild card for each league, a player like him is a desirable commodity. 

How can you raise your child without the trauma of picking sides in the Cubs-Sox rivalry? You may not believe it, but you can. Take it from this long-time sports reporter, who grew up loving both teams equally.

The Cubs presently share the basement of the National League Central division with Milwaukee. But look past the standings: Some recent small victories could garner bigger dividends down the line.

Eddie Waitkus was the Cubs’ first baseman. What happened to him at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in 1949 inspired the 1984 Robert Redford film The Natural.

 The Chicago Cubs have agreed to one-year contracts with right-handers Andy Sonnanstine and Manny Corpas.The deals, which are non-guaranteed split contracts, were announced Monday.

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson are closing in on a one-year contract.The person, who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not finalized, confirmed reports by several media outlets that Johnson will be signed pendin

Ron Santo, the former Chicago Cubs third baseman and longtime team announcer, was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame Monday.