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5/21/2013 |
Samardzija hopes to extend domination of Bucs
On Wednesday, the Cubs send Jeff Samardzija to the hill at PNC Park. The righty owns a 0.92 career ERA against the Bucs in 14 outings. The Pirates counter with Francisco Liriano, who has notched two solid starts since his return from the DL.
5/21/2013 |
Bullpen spoils Garza's stellar 2013 debut
Matt Garza nearly lived up to the pre-game hype, but Travis Snider spoiled his return with a pinch-hit grand slam in the sixth off Shawn Camp to lift the Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cubs.
5/21/2013 |
Cubs prioritize Vitters' development over Stewart
Luis Valbuena has been the Cubs' primary third baseman this season, but the club also has Ian Stewart and Josh Vitters in its farm system. According to manager Dale Sveum, developing prospect Vitters is the team's top priority.
5/21/2013 |
Cubs claim Sanchez off waivers from Cards
The Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.
5/21/2013 |
Wood, Lockhart representing Cubs at Draft
Kerry Wood will be one of the Cubs' representatives at the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, to be held June 6 at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, N.J.
5/21/2013 |
Baseball dignitaries will represent at '13 Draft
A star-studded cast of accomplished baseball legends will be on hand for the first day of the First-Year Player Draft on June 6, as the league welcomes its next crop of top prospects.
5/21/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 21
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/20/2013 |
At Triple-A Iowa, Stewart contemplating future
Ian Stewart isn't where he expected to be, but he is trying to make the most of his situation with Triple-A Iowa.
5/20/2013 |
Man spills beer on wife, who reciprocates in kind
You never know where a home run ball will land. Sometimes you catch them and sometimes they hit you square in the face. So, if you're at the game with your wife, you should protect her from these flying projectiles -- but please, do not spill her beer in the process.
5/19/2013 |
Cubs put shift to good use against Ankiel
If you thought the Cubs were playing without a third baseman at times during Saturday's win over the Mets, you wouldn't be entirely off base. The defensive shifts that Dale Sveum and his staff like to employ have been on display this weekend when New York outfielder Rick Ankiel comes to bat.
5/19/2013 |
Garza excited, not nervous, about first start of 2013
Right-hander Matt Garza, who last toed a Major League rubber 10 months ago, gets the start in Tuesday's series opener at PNC Park against Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez.
5/19/2013 |
Cubs helped, hurt by homers in loss to Mets
Travis Wood turned in another quality start and contributed a two-run homer, but he surrendered a game-tying two-run homer to Juan Lagares with two outs in the seventh before reliever Kyuji Fujikawa gave up the game-winning homer to Daniel Murphy in the eighth.
5/19/2013 |
Rizzo reaping rewards of getting back to roots
Anthony Rizzo entered Sunday's series finale against the Mets having not struck out in his last 39 at-bats, though that streak was snapped in the first inning. It was the second longest in the Majors behind that of San Francisco's Hunter Pence (40).
5/19/2013 |
Villanueva adds veteran presence to bullpen
Carlos Villanueva was available out of the bullpen for Sunday's series finale against the Mets, one day after losing his spot in the rotation because of Matt Garza's impending return.
5/19/2013 |
Castro's potential 'what he wants it to be,' says Sveum
The Cubs know that Starlin Castro has a bright future ahead of him. It's just that he continues to make some puzzling mistakes. "His potential is what he wants it to be, that's the bottom line with him," manager Dale Sveum said.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Garza slated to return on Tuesday
Right-hander Matt Garza will return to the Cubs' rotation on Tuesday in Pittsburgh and make his first Major League start since last July.
5/18/2013 |
Cubs looking to eliminate defensive lapses
The Cubs made another error in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Mets at Wrigley Field, upping their season total to 34, the second-most in the Major Leagues.
5/18/2013 |
Gee, Wood square off in rubber game at Wrigley
Left-hander Travis Wood will take the ball for the Cubs on Sunday in the series finale against the Mets at Wrigley Field. New York will counter with right-hander Dillon Gee, as it looks to leave Chicago with some momentum heading into a homestand.
5/18/2013 |
Feldman continues stellar stretch against Mets
Right-hander Scott Feldman pitched another gem and came up big at the plate in Chicago's four-run fourth inning to lead the Cubs to an 8-2 win over the Mets on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Jackson solid, but Cubs drop opener to Mets
The Cubs scored two first-inning runs before New York's Matt Harvey retired 21 of the final 23 batters he faced in Chicago's 3-2 loss at Wrigley Field. Edwin Jackson matched Harvey for much of the afternoon, surrendering big hits but avoiding any rallies.
5/17/2013 |
Cubs, Mets face different issues as series continues
The Cubs, who will send Scott Feldman to the mound against Jeremy Hefner on Saturday, have had trouble late in games. The Mets have scored three runs or fewer in 14 of their past 20 games, going 6-14 over that stretch.
5/17/2013 |
Garza, Cubs pleased with latest rehab start
Matt Garza told the Des Moines Register on Thursday following his most recent rehab start that he's ready to return to the Cubs. Manager Dale Sveum said on Friday that he received "really good" reports on Garza's 75-pitch outing.
5/17/2013 |
Cubs' bullpen taking shape
With right-hander Kyuji Fujikawa off the disabled list, lefty James Russell having allowed only one run and closer Kevin Gregg perfect in save situations, Dale Sveum's bullpen is finally beginning to take shape. More Results > |
