The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 25 May 2013 22:27:18 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Geovany Soto Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 The Texas Rangers made a change to their catching corps on Monday by acquiring backstop Geovany Soto from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jake Brigham. Lone Star Dugout takes an in-depth look at the deal. http://rangers.scout.com/2/1207021.html 2047 Jason Cole http://rangers.scout.com/2/1207021.html Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:14:00 GMT 1 324 Texas rangers As Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer enter their first season as the Chicago Cubs' front office bosses, plenty of hope and optimism surrounds the club. But Epstein says he's ready for the focus to be on his players. http://mlb.scout.com/2/1152810.html 2047 TheSportsXChange http://mlb.scout.com/2/1152810.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:36:00 GMT 0 243 MLB mlb There should be a completely new feeling at spring training for the Cubs. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:47:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs lost their biggest fan -- certainly their most audible -- when longtime announcer and player Ron Santo died in an Arizona hospital of complications from bladder cancer. He was 70. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1027959.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1027959.html Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:04:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs wrapped up their organizational meetings, and then general manager Jim Hendry prepared for double-dip trips to Orlando, first for the GM meetings and then the winter meetings next month. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1022472.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1022472.html Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:48:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs right fielder Xavier Nady made his first start since April 24 on Tuesday, facing his former team, the Pirates. http://cubs.scout.com/2/968028.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/968028.html Wed, 05 May 2010 16:43:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Kosuke Fukudome is off to another fast start. The trick now is maintaining it. http://cubs.scout.com/2/967783.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/967783.html Tue, 04 May 2010 17:46:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs It's been home run or bust for the Cubs so far. Cubs manager Lou Piniella has continually had to address questions about the middle of the order not hitting. First baseman Derrek Lee is batting .205, and third baseman Aramis Ramirez is at .152. http://cubs.scout.com/2/967112.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/967112.html Sat, 01 May 2010 18:37:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Little by little, the Cubs offense is starting to awaken. According to manager Lou Piniella, it started happening last week even as the Cubs were losing three of four games in New York. http://cubs.scout.com/2/966440.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/966440.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:14:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs will open the season with almost a completely new bullpen for 2010. Manager Lou Piniella has never been known for his patience with the pen, but he says he expects some trying moments, largely because the Cubs have three rookie relievers. http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:13:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Spring training was a relatively quiet one for the Cubs, with precious few battles for positions on a mostly veteran team. That doesn't mean there aren't questions and concerns, however. http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:51:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Give it time, but Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he likes his team so far. http://cubs.scout.com/2/939250.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/939250.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:44:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The inevitable trade of recalcitrant right fielder Milton Bradley solved one problem for the Cubs, but others remain. http://cubs.scout.com/2/932936.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/932936.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:26:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Jim Hendry didn't make any trades at the general managers meetings, and he didn't expect to, but he came away feeling good about the groundwork he set for the Cubs' offseason. http://cubs.scout.com/2/919376.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/919376.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs There have been two big developments with the Cubs. One is that the team finally has changed hands, from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family, headed by Tom Ricketts. http://cubs.scout.com/2/916287.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/916287.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:02:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs went into this season with high expectations and were the odds-on favorites to win their third straight NL Central title. Instead, they suffered through a season of injuries, under-performance and distraction created by Milton Bradley, a free agent acquisition who was supposed to solve an important offensive problem. http://cubs.scout.com/2/906089.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/906089.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:10:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs will get a good look at the possible future of their rotation on the final homestand, which begins Tuesday against Pittsburgh. http://cubs.scout.com/2/904218.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/904218.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:00:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs aren't tipping their hand about anything regarding 2010. They have given no indication whether they'll re-sign impending free-agent pitcher Rich Harden, and they shrugged off trade rumors regarding ace Carlos Zambrano. http://cubs.scout.com/2/900144.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/900144.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:38:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs If there's one thing atop Cubs manager Lou Piniella's wish list for 2010, it's a No. 5 hitter who can drive in runs. http://cubs.scout.com/2/898993.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/898993.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:59:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Maybe the Cubs were inspired by a speech from manager Lou Piniella earlier this week. http://cubs.scout.com/2/897966.html 2047 Combined Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/897966.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:58:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs