November 13, 2008 Carlos Zambrano won his second Silver Slugger award on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
October 20, 2008 GM Jim Hendry has received a four-year contract extension through the 2012 season with the Cubs, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed. Hendry said, "Its an honor to receive this long-term commitment from the Chicago Cubs. We know there is work to be done in reaching our goal and I thank my staff for their commitment to this organization. Well continue to do everything it takes to reward our great fans for their dedication to this team."
October 2, 2008 Carlos Zambrano issued three earned runs on six hits over 6.1 innings in Thursday's disheartening 10-3 loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS at Wrigley Field, with two walks and seven strikeouts. The Cubs now trail 2-0 in the best-of-five series.
September 27, 2008 Earlier in the day, the Cubs said that Carlos Zambrano would start Sunday's game versus the Brewers and pitch one or two innings. Now they are saying that Zambrano will not pitch and it will be Angel Guzman on the hill, according to the Chicago Tribune.
September 27, 2008 Carlos Zambrano will pitch Game 2 for the Cubs in the playoffs and on Sunday he will get his final tuneup before the postseason. Big Z will start the Cubs season finale on Sunday against the Brewers but he will only pitch one or two innings, according to the AP.
