Jim Edmonds hit his first homer as a Cub against the Rockies Friday, and he delivered a two-run double in the rally. Edmonds, who was struggling when he was released by the Padres earlier this season, entered Friday batting .167. And he's still hearing it from some of the fans in the center-field bleachers because of his many years with the rival Cardinals. He also knows that manager Lou Piniella would like him to start hitting. So would he, and maybe his 3-for-4 day that raised him to .186 will be help. "I'm struggling and I need to pick it up, that's no secret," Edmonds said. "I'm trying to keep my head above water and try to figure out what's wrong. Guys here have been positive."

Cubs overcome 9-1 deficit, beat Rockies 10-9 ... [...]

With just three hits in 24 at-bats as a Cub, OF Jim Edmonds isn't sure what his future holds. "The worst thing that can happen to me is they send me back to my family," Edmonds said after going hitless in four at-bats Tuesday against the Dodgers and stranding five runners.

Jim Edmonds, released by San Diego last week, started in center for the Cubs Thursday against his former team and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout. Edmonds, who signed on Wednesday, heard cheers as he stepped to the plate in the second and again after he delivered a single to right -- something he never heard at Wrigley during his eight years with rival St. Louis. The familiar boos came during his next three at-bats, when he grounded into a double play, flied to center and struck out with the bases loaded in the seventh. "It's definitely exciting," he said. "Being in first place, a lot is on the line every day."

Edmonds makes Cubs debut ... [...]

With signing of Jim Edmonds becoming official Thursday, the Cubs sent struggling center fielder Felix Pie to the minor leagues.

Cubs sign Edmonds to play center field ... [...]

Jim Edmonds wasn't out of work long. The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with the 37-year-old outfielder on Wednesday, five days after he was released by the San Diego Padres. "Hopefully Jimmy still has something left and it was just a bad start," general manager Jim Hendry said. Reed Johnson has played well in center and Hendry said Edmonds have to earn playing time in a platoon setup. To make room for Edmonds, the Cubs optioned outfielder Felix Pie to Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs were on the verge Wednesday of signing free-agent outfielder Jim Edmonds, who was released last week by the Padres. Cubs GM Jim Hendry said before Wednesday night's game Edmonds was on his way to Chicago and must pass a physical before he can join the team. An eight-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star, the 37-year-old Edmonds strained his right calf in a spring training game March 6 and started the season on the disabled list. He was activated on April 5 and batted .178 in 26 games with one homer and six RBI -- well below his .286 career average. "I think just in general most people feel he's still got something left in the tank. I think he's going to be a motivated player," Hendry said. "Obviously we're not going to ask him to have to go out there every single day."

Report: Cubs to sign Edmonds ... [...]

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Jim Edmonds is expected to sign with the Cubs soon after he clears waivers Wednesday. General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't comment on Edmonds, 37, because he technically remains property of the San Diego Padres until he clears release waivers. But multiple Cubs sources said the team plans to pursue Edmonds, and one said Edmonds has told his agent to talk to no one before talking to the Cubs. The Cubs have considered a left-handed bat a need for weeks. That would mean a demotion to the minors for touted prospect Felix Pie, who entered Monday with a .222 average and strikeouts in one-third of his plate appearances.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Jim Edmonds is expected to sign with the Cubs soon after he clears waivers Wednesday. General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't comment on Edmonds, 37, because he technically remains property of the San Diego Padres until he clears release waivers. But multiple Cubs sources said the team plans to pursue Edmonds, and one said Edmonds has told his agent to talk to no one before talking to the Cubs. The Cubs have considered a left-handed bat a need for weeks.

Cubs looking like favorites to sign Edmonds ... [...]

Report: Cubs interested in Edmonds ... [...]

In light of Jim Edmonds' release, Padres GM Kevin Towers said the team is not inclined to bring up outfield prospect Chase Headley given the current atmosphere and the fact fans might expect him to be a savior. Headley was converted from third base to left field in spring training.

Center fielder Jim Edmonds was released Friday by the San Diego Padres. The Padres called up outfielder Jody Gerut from Triple-A Portland to take Edmonds' roster spot. Gerut hit .308 five home runs and 18 RBIs in 27 games with the Beavers.

CF Jim Edmonds has been released by the San Diego Padres Friday after his batting average dipped to .178 and he struggled to track down fly balls he once easily caught.

Padres release veteran OF Jim Edmonds ... [...]

Padres request release waivers on Edmonds ... [...]

The Sports Xchange reports that Padres CF Jim Edmonds continues to nosedive. He went 0-for-5 Wednesday night in Philadelphia and has one hit (a homer off Roy Oswalt) in 37 at-bats since April 16.