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Cubs scouting report May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs scouting report
Jackson, Cubs fall to Pirates for 4th loss in row May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Edwin Jackson pitched just three innings Thursday before being removed following a long rain delay. That was long enough for the Cubs right-hander to absorb another loss. Jackson gave up two runs in the first inning and two more in the second as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 4-2, the Cubs' fourth straight loss. "I got beat with men on base with balls up in the zone," he said.
Pirates edge Cubs 1-0 May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night. Liriano (3-0) struck out nine and walked just one to remain unbeaten since making his season debut against the New York Mets two weeks ago. Mark Melancon survived a bumpy ninth inning for his first save of the season.
Garza stellar in return, but Cubs' pen blows itMay 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Garza couldn't have asked for a better return to a major league mound after a 10-month layoff. Garza allowed one hit over five shutout innings in his first outing since July, but the Pittsburgh Pirates pounced on the bullpen for a 5-4 win over the Cubs on Tuesday night. B utTravis Snider hit a grand slam off of Shawn Camp after Hector Rondon and James Russell (1-1) had combined to load the bases in the sixth just as Garza was removed following his 82nd pitch. "The only disappointment for me is I didn't pitch longer," Garza said
Bullpen ruins Garza’s glittering return May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs messed up another good performance by one of their starting pitchers Tuesday night in a 5-4 loss at Pittsburgh. Even so, Matt Garza came off the disabled list and threw 5 shutout innings, making his immediate future quite interesting.
Cubs way off base in their offensive approach May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs batters have some astonishingly poor numbers when it comes to seeing pitches, walking and getting on base. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles takes a look at the culprits and how these performances are hurting the bottom line.
A few more wins the least Cubs can do May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs are improved a bit this season. That's the least that management could do, and the least is what this franchise traditionally has been best at doing.
Len Kasper: Rizzo deal just part of Cubs’ plan May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Last week the Cubs inked first baseman Anthony Rizzo for the next seven seasons and maybe a couple beyond that as the team continues to peg and secure its long-term core. This deal came as no surprise for several reasons.
Castro’s potential all ‘up to him’ May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs sitll like the star potential of shortstop Starlin Castro. But manager Dale Sveum said on Sunday the progress isn't happening as fast as the Cubs would like.
Cubs’ Wood rues pitch that got away May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs lefty Travis Wood made one bad pitch in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Mets at Wrigley Field. But Wood wasn't the main culprit. Cubs batters were 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, and at times, the approaches were lacking.
Late Mets homer puts Cubs away May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Garza back in Cubs’ rotation Tuesday; Villanueva to bullpen May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Garza let his pitching do the talkiing. The Cubs on Saturday announced that Garza would come off the disabled list Tuesday and pitch in Pittsburgh, with Carlos Villanueva going to the bullpen. Garza came off a strong rehab start at Class AAA Iowa.
For starters, Cubs looking good May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs already have a pretty good starting rotation, and it should get better when Matt Garza comes off the disabled list Tuesday. Scott Feldman was the main man in Saturday's 8-2 victory over the Mets. Feldman improved to 4-3 with a 2.19 ERA.
Feldman pitches Cubs to 8-2 victory over Mets May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday. The Cubs have won five of seven and can win three straight series for the first time with a victory on Sunday. Anthony Rizzo had two hits and his first home run since signing a seven-year contract on Monday.
Baseball Time the only time that matters May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
While there is a lot of talk about possible deals by the White Sox and Cubs before the trade deadline, nothing can happen until Baseball Time kicks in, as Matt Spiegel explains in his weekly column.
Garza says he’s ready to rejoin Cubs May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza proclaimed himself ready to come off the disabled list now after Thursday's rehab start for Class AAA Iowa. The team will meet during the weekend and make a decision.
Sveum” Mets’ Harvey the real deal May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey was all he was cracked up to be, and then some, Friday in a 3-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Not only did Harvey pitch well, he had an RBI single in the seventh that proved to be the game winner.
Harvey mows down Cubs, Mets win 3-2 May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Harvey won his fifth straight decision, allowing five hits in 7 1-3 innings and singling in the go-ahead run in the seventh to lead the New York Mets over the Cubs 5-0 Friday.
Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Cubs gaining confidence with each series win May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
As long and as grinding as baseball seasons are, they go by pretty quickly. Believe it or not, the Cubs have reached the quarter pole of the 2013 season. They scored a small moral victory Wednesday night, moving percentage points out of last place and improving to 17-23. A year ago after 40 games, the Cubs were 15-25, having fallen 10 games under .500 for the first time in the season on the way to a 61-101 finish.