Padres lose Ransom to Cubs waiver claim

Email LOS ANGELES -- The Padres lost infielder Cody Ransom on Tuesday as the Chicago Cubs claimed him off waivers. Ransom, who was designated for assignment before Friday's game against the Rockies, was hitless in 11 at-bats with five strikeouts in five games. He played third base in four games and pinch-hit once. The Padres designated Ransom in order to add another pitcher, right-hander ...