Jeff Samardzija isn't starting tonight (although it may have been his turn) for Mexicali. As a matter of fact, he's no longer listed on their roster. Schlitter, Camp and Snyder are still there, but wtvr. I checked Google News and, lo and behold,...

Ex-Cub pitcher Steve Trout has filed a lawsuit against the company that owned a team he once managed: Trout says he was severely beaten during an onfield brawl between the Texarkana Gunslingers and the Corpus Christi Beach Dawgs of the Continental...

Jon Heyman is reporting this: Highly respected hitting guru Rudy Jaramillo is in serious talks with the Chicago Cubs about becoming their new hitting coach, and it appears likely that the sides will reach an agreement for Jaramillo to join the Cubs...

The 2009-2010 Winter League Cubs post has been updated with the first few Cubs added to Dominican Winter League rosters. Basically, Alfsono Soriano and a bunch of kids. Update Esmailin Caridad and Aramis Ramirez are on Licey's roster.

Andrew Cashner threw the first two frames of an Arizona Fall League match-up in Mesa this afternoon. A home run, one of three hits, a walk and three strike outs were enough for one day in the hitter friendly AFL. No PITCHf/x, that will only be in...