Gene Wojciechowski

Cincinnati Reds (85-59, 1st) Manager: Ray Knight. Outlook: No true cleanup hitter, though outfielder Reggie Sanders is close with 30-homers/30-steals potential. Lots of talents, but lots of questions too. For...

His frustration eased by a Tuesday meeting with Cubs management, Jose Guzman said he will start the season on the disabled list and then begin a series of rehabilitation assignments...

- SCORE: Cubs 5, San Francisco Giants 2. - SPRING RECORD: 10-7-1. - AT THE PLATE: Jose Hernandez had two hits, a homer and a single. He stole a base,...

It isn't a threat as much as a wish. Brian McRae, anxious to concentrate solely on baseball, wants negotiations for his contract extension to be completed by Monday. "The sooner,...

- SCORE: Cubs 14, Colorado Rockies 7. - SPRING RECORD: 7-5-1. - AT THE PLATE: Everybody hits. Ryne Sandberg, Sammy Sosa and Paul Faries each had three hits and combined...

- SCORE: Cubs 9, A's 8. - SPRING RECORD: 6-5-1. - AT THE PLATE: Luis Gonzalez had three homers and six RBIs. - IN THE FIELD: Second baseman Todd Haney...

With hand surgery expected to sideline Dave Magadan until mid- or late April, the Cubs are reconsidering their options at third base. The candidates: - Jose Hernandez: The 26-year-old is...

SCORE: California Angels 15, Cubs 4. SPRING RECORD: 4-2. AT THE PLATE: Brian McRae had a homer and Scott Servais added three singles. IN THE FIELD: Cubs outfielders spent a...

SCORE: Cubs 10, San Francisco Giants 7. SPRING RECORD: 4-1. AT THE PLATE: Sammy Sosa is making it look easy. He went 2 for 3 with a run-scoring double and...

He received a tip of the hat from Cubs manager Jim Riggleman and later a pregame handshake. Cubs infielder Todd Haney gave him a hug. Best friend Mark Grace simply...