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Nothing but quality for Cubs' Wood May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs lefty Travis Wood recorded his eighth straight quality start to open the season as the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 at Wrigley Field. Wood became the first Cubs pitcher since 1919 to accomplish that feat.
Wood, Cubs cruise over Rockies May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
New deal works for both Rizzo, Cubs May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs felt all the factors were right for them to sign first baseman Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year contract extension worth at least $41 million. General manager Jed Hoyer cited Rizzo's character, cost certainty and building a "core" of young players.
What would Len Kasper do as commissioner? May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Report: Rizzo, Cubs agree on new deal May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs would not confirm reports Sunday night that first baseman Anthony Rizzo and the team had agreed on a seven-year, $41 million contract extension. However, sources say an official announcement could come as early as Monday, when the Cubs return to Wrigley Field from Washington to open a series with the Colorado Rockies.
Unearned run helps Cubs rally past Nationals May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The Soapbox May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
O'Hare Airport may be getting goats to eat its grass, but there are a few things around the suburbs that get our goats, too. Take a look at Daily Herald editors' opinions.
Cubs' Jackson gets first win, beats Strasburg, Nationals May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A day before facing each other as opposing starting pitchers, Edwin Jackson and Stephen Strasburg spent some time chatting as former teammates. "Told him I'd be ready for the gas he's throwing," Jackson recounted. Easy to joke around after the way Jackson finally picked up his first win of 2013 — and first win under the $52 million, four-year contract that took him from the Washington Nationals to the Cubs.
No worries – Rizzo is doing just fineMay 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Spiegel says we should stop worrying about Anthony Rizzo, the young Cubs phenom. The numbers suggest he's doing just fine. Spiegel explains, and he shares some more interesting numbers and situations that make the game so great.
Samardzija takes 5th loss, Cubs beaten 7-3 by Nats May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Ian Desmond's three hits included a two-run homer and an RBI double, and Danny Espinosa and Kurt Suzuki also drove in runs with doubles, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Cubs 7-3 for their season-high fifth consecutive victory. Jeff Samardzija (1-5) lost his fifth decision in a row by allowing seven runs — five earned — and eight hits. He threw 73 pitches in his five innings, matching his shortest outing of the season.
With runners on, Cubs hitters hit bottom May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs's .183 batting average with runners in scoring position is the lowest in the major leagues. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles says it's not because the Cubs' hitters aren't "clutch." It's because their approaches at the plate aren't working.
Stewart appears to be done as Cub May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs on Wednesday announced that third baseman Ian Stewart had cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Iowa. The move makes it remote that Stewart will play in the major leagues with the Cubs again.
Cardinals rally in 7th to best CubsMay 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Just when the Cubs get area settled, anyother goes haywire on them. Manager Dale Sveum named Kevin Gregg his closer Wednesday. But normally dependable setup man James Russell suffered a blown save, and the Cubs fell 5-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Cardinals rally for 5-4 win over Cubs May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two runs apiece, and the St. Louis Cardinals capped an impressive trip with a 5-4 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday. The Cardinals trailed 4-3 before Beltran singled in Matt Carpenter in the seventh, and Jay drove in Yadier Molina with a tiebreaking single against Michael Bowden (1-2) in the eighth. Each rally featured a costly mistake by the Cubs, with Carpenter moving to third on an error by right fielder Nate Schierholtz and Molina advancing to second on a wild pitch.
Ricketts: Priority is rebuilding Wrigley Field May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts reaffirmed his commitment to renovating Wrigley Field and keeping the team in Chicago today during a speech to suburban business executives. He downplayed remarks he made last week to the Union League Club of Chicago, in which he was quoted as saying he might move the Cubs to another location if the renovation plans are not approved.
Cardinals have been model of consistencyMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Cubs have lurched their way from good seasons to horrible seasons in recent years, the St. Louis Cardinals have been a model of consistency, with their down years never getting too down.
Wood outpitches Lynn in Cubs’ win over Cards May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Travis Wood pitched impressively into the seventh inning to outduel Lance Lynn, Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run homer and the Cubs snapped the St. Louis Cardinals' six-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
‘Best starter in baseball,’ Sveum sings Wood’s praisesMay 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum might have been exaggerating just a bit when he put lefty Travis Wood at the top of major-league pitchers. But not by much. Wood turned in another solid effort Tuesday night in a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Finally, a laugher for the Cubs May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs enjoyed their first comfortable win of the season. They did it by blowing open a 1-0 lead with 5 runs in the fourth inning en route to a 9-2 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Cubs move to shore up bullpen May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs made a pair of back-of-the-roster moves Monday, bringing up reliever Rafael Dolis and outfielder Ryan Sweeney from Class AAA Iowa. Pitcher Matt Garza also had a good injury-rehab start at Iowa.