Morning Cubs and Sox Links

The Cubs win and take a series from the Reds while the Sox lose their series against the Angels. The Tigers ended their losing streak at the wrong time for the Sox, putting them six back.

Good news first. The Cubs AA Smokies won their best of 5 series 3-1 today.

Cubs win. Tribune. MLB. AP. Sox lose. Tribune. MLB. AP.

Soriano to have surgery this week. No more leadoff. Open competition.

Starters give Cubs chance. Johnson frustrated. Brewers preview.

Peavy has best bullpen session. Ozzie doesn't want to be counted out.

Ozzie looking for big bats. Lou wants more from 5 spot.

Lilly keeps the faith. Soriano taken care of Tuesday.

Peavy starting against Royals. Rios says not pressing. Not looking good.