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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.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Even-keel, low-key Gregg a welcome addition
Since joining the team in mid-April, Kevin Gregg is a perfect 6-for-6 in save opportunities, all while providing veteran leadership and a calming presence in the Cubs' bullpen.
5/15/2013 |
Harvey set for Wrigley debut in Mets-Cubs opener
While Marlon Byrd's reception should be a spectacle for the fans at Wrigley, the Cubs' focus will be figuring out Friday's Mets starter, Matt Harvey. The Mets contemplated when to call up the righty last season, but Harvey's 2013 performance has left little doubt that he belongs. In the opener, Harvey will oppose Edwin Jackson, coming off his first Cubs win.
5/15/2013 |
Samardzija homers, earns first win since Opening Day
Jeff Samardzija hadn't won a game since Opening Day and he took matters into his own hands on Wednesday. Samardzija smacked a two-run home run and struck out seven over eight innings to pick up his first win since April 1, leading the Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the Rockies at Wrigley Field.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/15/2013 |
Club wants Garza to go deeper in Thursday's start
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza will make his fourth Minor League rehab start on Thursday, pitching for Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs hope the right-hander, on the disabled list because of a strained left lat suffered in a Spring Training workout Feb. 17, will be able to go deeper in the game and throw 85-95 pitches.
5/15/2013 |
Refuting report, Marmol happy to be in Chicago
Carlos Marmol could only laugh at an Internet report Wednesday in which someone overheard the Cubs pitcher saying he wanted out of Chicago and a fresh start. More Results > |
