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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.
Samardzija does it all in Cubs’ 6-3 victory May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija took all matters into his own hands Wednesday night during a 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Not only did Samardzija pitch 8 solid innings, he also hit a 2-run homer in the second inning to put the Cubs ahead 3-1.
Marmol more than happy to stay with Cubs May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs reliever Carlos Marmol appeared surprised to hear he wanted out of Chicago Wednesday. An Internet report, complete with photos, had Marmol and his agent discussing exit strategies.
Samardzija homers, throws 8 innings in Cubs’ win May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night. David DeJesus led off the first inning with a home run and Anthony Rizzo had two hits for the Cubs, who won back-to-back series for the first time this season.
Rockies rock Cubs, 9-4 May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night. Gonzalez was 5 for 5 and fell a triple shy of a cycle, and Eric Young Jr. also homered for the Rockies, who had lost five of their last six. Colorado had scored 12 runs in those games, including eight Sunday at St. Louis
Garza eager to return to Cubs’ rotation May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Pitcher Matt Garza will make his next rehab start Thursday at Iowa. He says he will have a say in whether he comes off the disabled list then or needs another minor-league appearance.
Villanueva still in Cubs’ rotation ... for now May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The storyline of the day often changes from pregame to postgame. Take Tuesday, for instance. Before the Cubs’ 9-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies, Cubs manager Dale Sveum mentioned the Cubs might go with a six-man pitching rotation when Matt Garza comes off the disabled list later this month. That all looked to be a moot point a few hours later, after Carlos Villanueva got rocked for 12 hits and 7 runs in 5 innings.
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.