Chicago Cubs

ST. LOUIS – Alfonso Soriano rediscovered his power stroke. Off hard-throwing Jason Motte, too.

ST. LOUIS – Ryan Dempster's winless streak is now at 15 starts. But the Chicago Cubs took a step forward with their luckless pitcher.

MILWAUKEE – For the first time in more than a year, the Cubs finally won a game in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE – Cubs right-hander Chris Volstad simply can’t catch a break.

CHICAGO – Cubs manager Dale Sveum understands emotions can get the best of anyone.

CHICAGO – Technology has been the Cubs and manager Dale Sveum’s best friend this season.

CHICAGO – Kerry Wood trudged off the mound after another difficult outing and threw his glove and hat into the stands as he made his way into the dugout.

CHICAGO – Adrian Cardenas understood how special it would be when ever he earned his first major league call up.

CHICAGO – Jeff Samardzija waited a long time for his shot to start, and he’s making the most of his opportunity while proving any doubters wrong.

CHICAGO – The Cubs faced a tough decision, needing to create a roster spot for Sunday’s starter Travis Wood.

CHICAGO – Travis Wood’s spot start audition provided the Cubs a glimpse of not only what the left-hander can do on the mound but also in the batter’s box.

CHICAGO – As the losses mount for Cubs starter Chris Volstad and his winless streak stretches to a mind-boggling 17 starts, the right-hander is left searching for answers.

CHICAGO – With Matt Garza still under the weather, Cubs left-hander Travis Wood is set to make his first start of the season today against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

CHICAGO – A folding table was all that separated Carlos Marmol, seeking solitude at his locker stall, from the hullabaloo.

CHICAGO – Paul Maholm looked shaky in his first two starts of the season, continuing a terrible stretch that started last year.