Kosuke Fukudome News

In a report in today's Chicago Tribune , Paul Sullivan says that while both Rich Harden and Reed Johnson would like to remain with the Cubs, their return appears to be unlikely.

In the 40 hours or so since the conclusion of the World Series, four trades have sent nine Major Leaguers to new teams.

When Kenji Johjima opted out of his contract, it was very obvious that the Mariners had ultimately experienced addition by subtraction.

If there's one thing known about Cubs GM Jim Hendry after all these years, it's that he tends to focus "like a laser beam," to use an old presidential campaign phrase, on what he wants every off-season. The Hendry Laser Light Show legacy includes Lou Piniella, Dusty Baker, Milton Bradley, LaTroy Hawkins, Alfonso Soriano, Mike Remlinger and Kosuke ...

Carney Lansford wasn't the problem with the Giants' hitting. It was a grim kaleidoscope of bad habits, poor judgment and, in some cases, just plain incompetence.

Cubs general manager Jim Hendry called the 2009 season "disappointing" but not "disastrous," and will head into the offseason once again trying to figure out a way to improve the outfield's offensive production.

Bruce Miles' game tracker Still job. 1: Randy Wells turned in the Cubs' 94th quality start of the season by working 7 innings of shutout ball.

Observations on the Cubs the day after it all ended: Don?t expect the Cubs to have their entire winter held hostage by Milton Bradley , as they did with Sammy Sosa in 2004-05. The situations are different.

Suspended Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley apologized Wednesday for behavior that led to general manager Jim Hendry's decision to banish him for the rest of the season.

Listen to Lou Piniella these days and, what do you know, the Cubs are looking for that last piece of the puzzle -- a run-producing hitter in the middle of the order.

Bengie Molina would like to return to the San Francisco Giants next season if the team wants him.

In the grand history of the Cubs, Chicago has only gone out, pursued, and snatched perhaps half a dozen star free agent outfielders from the clutches of the free agent market.

Matt Cain punched the pocket of his glove after his curveball struck out Kosuke Fukudome to end the eighth inning - a moment that seemed to spill over with emotion.

Jake Fox had two hits and two RBI Saturday, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-2 win over San Francisco.

The Chicago Cubs activated third baseman Ryan Freel off the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and placed center fielder Reed Johnson on the 15-day DL.

Derrek Lee homers again -- his ninth this month. Browse more photos>> Didn't we see this game on Monday? The Cubs started off Tuesday's game in very similar fashion to Monday's, scoring three runs in the first inning on their way to a 7-2 win over the Brewers, their third win in a row.

Milton Bradley during a pitching change at Wrigley. MILWAUKEE -- Milton Bradley may be gone, but the soap opera he created goes on and on.

Chicago Cubs outfielders Micah Hoffpauir, left, Milton Bradley, right, and Kosuke Fukudome, back, celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept.

The Cubs-Dodgers game was only two batters old Tuesday night when plate umpire Bob Davidson walked toward the Cubs' dugout and began yelling at bench coach Alan Trammell.

So Taguchi thought his season was "totally over," when he received a surprising phone call Tuesday night.