Daryle Ward News

I take back my "I was wrong about Kevin Gregg" comment. Browse more photos>> Kevin Gregg allowed only three home runs all last year.

The Post-Gazette editorial page continues its commentary on the Pirates . I'd rather not comment on these sorts of things, but because of the impact a P-G editorial can have on public opinion, I'll add my two cents.

And to think that second baseman Freddy Sanchez was supposed be watching this game from the visitors' dugout.

It was a family reunion of sorts last Sunday for Charlotte Knights hitting coach Gary Ward .

By picking him in the third round of the 2003 draft, the Cubs seemed to have high hopes for University of Michigan product, Jake Fox... by Joel Reuter 20 reads Opinion By picking him in the third round of the 2003 draft, the Cubs seemed to have high hopes for University of Michigan product, Jake Fox.

Veteran first baseman/outfielder Daryle Ward signed a Minor League contract with the White Sox over the weekend, reported to Triple-A Charlotte, and went 2-for-4 with a home run in his first game on Sunday.

Aramis Ramirez won't play Saturday due to the calf strain he suffered Friday night , leaving the Cubs with no extra infielders for today's game against St.

Milton Bradley could be back in the Cubs lineup tonight, and that means Micah Hoffpauir goes back to the bench.

Chris Burke's home run to win the longest playoff game in baseball history is one of Minute Maid Park's best moments.

Did you know that if you ignore all the at bats in which Micah Hoffpauir made an out last year, he's a 1.000 hitter at the Major League level? For that reason alone, he should get consideration to start first base.

When spring training opened nearly six weeks ago, Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Micah Hoffpauir had a good chance of making the final roster as a fifth outfielder and backup first baseman.

Levi Jared Burton was born in Westminster, SC, where he went to West-Oak HS. He attended Western Carolina University, which has graduated other distinguished Major Leaguers like Mark DiFelice, and... that's about it.

Adam Rosales does not sprint from the couch to the refrigerator nor does he run full bore from the sun deck to the mailbox.

As a native of Texas, Micah Hoffpauir can't think of much better than to be standing on the baseline in Houston on Opening Day when the Cubs and the Astros are introduced.

Cubs manager Lou Piniella made a plea Sunday that is certain to fall on deaf ears.

Editor's note: As the countdown continues toward the April 6 opener for the Cubs, Daily Herald Sports Writer Bruce Miles will offer his analysis of each position on the team and the key issues facing the club ...

As an experienced left-handed pinch-hitter, Daryle Ward often has to face opponents' hardest throwing pitchers -- closers and setup men.

So far this spring, Micah Hoffpauir is doing everything possible to make Lou Piniella's job difficult.

President Obama will hit Mesa on Wednesday, bringing his message of "change" to Arizona.

The biggest beneficiary of the Cubs' trade with the Mariners last month for pitcher Aaron Heilman might prove to be Micah Hoffpauir .