Locked and loaded: Dempster re-signs with Cubs

The Cubs and Ryan Dempster agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract Tuesday, keeping the rotation intact and the All-Star where he truly wanted to be.   Full story >
  •  Dempster's call  •  Hendry's call     Dempster re-signs  •  Teahen next?  •  More

Photo: Ryan Dempster received a $4 million signing bonus and a $14 million option.  (Getty)

Guests of honor: Cubs to christen Yankee Stadium

The Cubs will be the Yankees' first opponent in the new Yankee Stadium, playing a pair of exhibition games on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4.   Full story >
  •  New Yankee Stadium news  •  Cubs' 2009 schedule  •  General ticket information

Photo: Former Yanks player, manager Lou Piniella will help open their new stadium.  (Getty)

Keep the holidays alive all season long with MLB.TV

Looking for a holiday gift that will last into next autumn? With a year's subscription to MLB.TV, your special fan will be able to watch thousands of games.   Full story >
  •  Visit the MLB.com Shop  •  Use the Gift Finder  •  Buy World Baseball Classic gear

Photo: An MLB.TV subscription lets fans watch more than 90 out-of-market games per week. 

Ramirez among top 10 in NL MVP Award voting

Aramis Ramirez finished in 10th place in voting for the MVP Award on Monday. Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto and Derrek Lee also earned recognition.   Full story >
  •  Pujols wins; vote totals  •  All-time winners  •  Complete Awards coverage

Photo: Aramis Ramirez batted .289 with 27 homers and 111 RBIs.  (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Mailbag: Wood will be sorely missed by fans

In this week's edition of the mailbag, fans emotionally bid farewell to Kerry Wood while inquiring about Jake Peavy and Randy Johnson rumors and more.   Full story >
  •  Submit a mailbag question  •  Cubs Hot Stove Tracker  •  Hot Stove coverage

Photo: Kerry Wood's contribution to the 2003 Cubs was one fan's greatest memory.  (AP)

Fans' votes can help Cubs win TYIB Awards

The Cubs have nine players and manager Lou Piniella nominated in 11 categories for the 2008 This Year in Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
     TYIB Nominees: Performance     TYIB Nominees: Starting Pitcher

 
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