Joey Gathright News

Well, another World Series has concluded, and the Cubs didn't win it. Wait a second! Wasn't that the lead in this space about this time last year? If it wasn't, it could have been.

Brian Anderson was given the last spot on Boston's playoff roster, over Rocco Baldelli.

Joey Gathright has never played in the playoffs, but he loves baseball and he watches them every season.

Roy Halladay pitched a three-hitter for his second consecutive shutout and the Toronto Blue Jays sent the Boston Red Sox to their sixth straight loss, 12-0 on Wednesday night.

Write your own caption; another prize for the best one. Browse more photos>> The last time the Cubs faced Tim Lincecum, on May 5 at Wrigley Field, Lou sent onto the field a makeshift lineup that included Joey Gathright leading off in CF , Kosuke Fukudome batting third, Micah Hoffpauir hitting fifth, and Aaron Miles starting at SS and batting second ...

The Chicago Cubs activated third baseman Ryan Freel off the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and placed center fielder Reed Johnson on the 15-day DL.

So, Milton Bradley is suspended for the rest of the season. Who is really surprised? You could have seen something like this coming for the past few months.

Tim Wakefield 's balky back is acting up again, forcing the Boston Red Sox to scratch him from his next scheduled start.

David Wright is ready to get back on the field with the New York Mets, two weeks after he was hit in the helmet by a fastball from San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain.

Having bolstered their bullpen for the September stretch drive, the Minnesota Twins will soon find out whether they're strong enough to push for another postseason berth.

The Boston Red Sox have obtained minor league outfielder Joey Gathright from the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named or cash.

Ryan Freel's brief stay with the Royals ended Wednesday afternoon when he was designated for assignment to clear roster space for the return of pitcher Kyle Davies from Class AAA Omaha.

Ryan Freel's brief stay with the Royals ended Wednesday afternoon when he was designated for assignment to clear roster space for the return of pitcher Kyle Davies from Class AAA Omaha.

Ryan Freel's brief stay with the Royals ended Wednesday afternoon when he was designated for assignment to clear roster space for the return of pitcher Kyle Davies from Class AAA Omaha.

The severity of Rich Hill's shoulder problem might determine his future with the Baltimore Orioles.

The severity of Rich Hill's shoulder problem might determine his future with the Baltimore Orioles.

In the final season of a guaranteed contract, Mora has not been asked by the club about potentially waiving his no-trade clause, meaning he almost certainly will remain with the Orioles after Friday's nonwaiver trade deadline passes.

Season 41 for the Royals. The Royals obtained utility man Ryan Freel from the Cubs today for a player to be named later.

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America.

Lou Piniella is not a dragon, but the Cubs manager proved he still has fire. The proof came in the sixth inning Wednesday in Pittsburgh, when Piniella sprang out of the dugout and argued with first-base umpire Chad Fairchild after a close play at the bag.