Cubs use pitching, two bunts to complete another sweep of Pirates
Jason Marquis shut down Pittsburgh's batters, and the Chicago Cubs turned two well-placed bunts into two runs in the seventh inning and swept yet another three-game series from the Pirates with a 2-0 victory Wednesday.

Cubs outslug Pirates 14-9 - Chicago Tribune

Aug. 27--PITTSBURGH -- It was another adventuresome night for Carlos Zambrano, who Tuesday night became the unofficial league-leader in water cooler tossing, extended his RBI streak to eight games and failed to last five innings for the second time in August.

Cubs report: Inside pitch
The Cubs took care of business. Now comes the hard part.

Cubs report: Roster

Cubs report: Notes, quotes
--RHP Carlos Marmol picked up his 25th hold of the season with a scoreless eighth inning

At least one Cub stays cool as Soto drives in 7 - Chicago Tribune

PITTSBURGH - It was another adventuresome night for Carlos Zambrano, who Tuesday night became the unofficial league-leader in water cooler tossing, extended his RBI streak to eight games and failed to last five innings for the second time in August.

Cubs complete season sweep of Braves - Chicago Tribune

Aug. 15--ATLANTA -- Ted Lilly had Alfonso Soriano's back Thursday night at Turner Field, just as he did last year in Atlanta when he was ejected for allegedly throwing at Edgar Renteria after Braves pitchers had treated Soriano like their personal pinata.

Cubs skipper Piniella not fan of new replay system
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella sounds ready to throw in the towel on baseball's new instant replay system before it starts. At least he'd like to toss out a red handkerchief, like his counterparts in the NFL do.

Zell confirms Cubs bidders down to five
Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell said Tuesday that the media conglomerate has chosen five bidders for the Chicago Cubs.