Mar 13, 2013 | Bleed Cubbie Blue
Know Your Enemy: Oakland Athletics
A bad stadium and scheduling quirks and issues are at the center of this preview involving a team the Cubs have rarely played.
Korea faces tough road through Pool B
Korea will encounter ferocious challenges in its attempt to return to the World Baseball Classic final when it plays three tournament regulars in the first round, each of whom features players with U.S. baseball experience.
Baseball notes: Indians get Daisuke Matsuzaka at deep discount
This week, the Cleveland Indians brought him into camp to compete for the back end of their rotation with a deal that would give him a $1.5-million salary this season if he's added to the 40-man roster.
Feb. 14, 2013 5:35 p.m.Cards reward GM and manager...Latest spring training happenings
The St. Louis Cardinals brain trust will be together a few more seasons. GM John Mozeliak has been given a three-year contract extension and the club also picked up the 2014 option on second-year manager Mike Matheny , who guided the Cards into the playoffs in his first season succeeding Tony La Russa.
Grant Balfour: Oakland closer, a former Twin, facing knee surgery
Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour was scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday afternoon, Feb.