Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano believes that he has a 'dead arm', which might explain his struggles in the month of August, according to Sporting News.

The Cubs' pitching schedule will remain intact for the immediate future as Jason Marquis won't be skipped over in his next two starts, according to Chicago Tribune.

Barack Obama was asked by ESPN which Chicago team he would root for if the city’s two baseball teams advanced to the World Series.

Cubs' first baseman Derek Lee has been listed as day-to-day after leaving the team's 9-2 win over the Nationals on Saturday with back spasms, according to The United Press.

Cubs' starter Carlos Zambrano cracked a tooth on Thursday while on the mound after biting down on chewing gum, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.

Cubs' Manager Lou Pinella gave an endorsement to former major league player Joey Cora on Wednesday, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.

The most important free-agent signing for the Cubs this winter will be Ryan Dempster.

Cubs manager Lou Pinella has backed off comments he made about benching outfielder Kosuke Fukudome for his recent struggles at the plate, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Alfonso Soriano believes that he can help teammate Kosuke Fukudome get back on track at the plate, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Cubs manager Lou Pinella has warned Kosuke Fukudome that he might see a decline in playing time if he doesn't start hitting soon, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Veteran reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Phillies from the Cubs on Thursday for minor league pitcher Brian Schlitter, according to an Associated Press report.

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano is unsure about whether or not he'll return to the World Baseball Classic for Venezuela next year, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.

The agent for pitcher Freddy Garcia claims that his client will soon make his decision on where he will sign for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN.

Kerry Wood could rejoin the bullpen of the Cubs as early as Tuesday night, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.

Cubs' reliever Kerry Wood pitched to batters on Sunday but probably won't return until later this week because of an injury to his right index finger, according to The Associated Press.