Sosa likes to say that he is pulling for McGwire to break the record, and for the Cubs to reach post-season play.

But Sosa also said he had other priorities - helping the Cubs reach the playoffs and winning the m.v.p. award.

Reliever Kerry Wood, Cubs reach $3M deal .

The timing of the lights' installation proved fortuitous, as the Cubs reached the post-season in 1989.

The Cubs reached the 2003 National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins.

Should the Red Sox and the Cubs reach the playoffs, could they meet in the World Series?

Cubs are dependent on their mother's milk for 30 weeks, and will reach independence at 16-18 months.

Soon after play resumed in the same inning, two Cubs reached base on an error and a walk.

The Cubs reached agreement yesterday with Dave Smith, a veteran relief pitcher, on a two-year contract worth $4.9 million.

The Cubs reached the milestone with an overall National League record of 10,000 wins and 9,465 losses.