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Carlos Zambrano will get a much-needed fresh start with the Miami Marlins. The Chicago Cubs traded their former ace Wednesday for Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad, pending physicals and approval by Major League Baseball, a person familiar with the negotiations said.

The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn't announced a deal.

The Chicago Cubs announced Dale Sveum as their new manager on Thursday, hoping the Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach can help turn around the long-suffering franchise.

Ryne Sandberg, ruled out earlier this week for the Chicago Cubs' managing vacancy, is among the candidates who will be interviewing with the St.

Louis Cardinals. Sandberg managed the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A team last season and the Phillies said they have granted the Cardinals permission to talk to him.

Chicago Cubs manager Mike Quade was fired Wednesday in the first major move by Theo Epstein since becoming the team's president of baseball operations.

Epstein, who was introduced in his new position last week, said Quade would not return after traveling to Florida to tell him in person.

He called Quade an "outstanding baseball guy" but it was time for a change.

The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox will not hold any talks before Tuesday on compensation for the hiring of Theo Epstein.

Theo Epstein is reportedly close to leaving the Boston Red Sox and joining the Chicago Cubs as their general manager.

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is likely to join the Chicago Cubs within the next 48 hours.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because no announcement had been made. The Cubs fired general manager Jim Hendry on Aug.

Johnny Cueto left Cincinnati's game against the Chicago Cubs with two outs in the fourth inning with a strained muscle in the upper right side of his back.

Chicago Cubs' right-hander Carlos Zambrano will sit out the rest of the season after his 30-day suspension ends Sept.

So much for that dreaded vote of confidence. This is yet more proof that not much has changed with the Chicago Cubs.