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Castro gets chance to hit out of slump Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro entered Monday night mired in a miserable 3-for-38 slump. But he said he does not want a day off, and manager Dale Sveum doesn't seem inclined to give him one.
Key internet stops provide wealth of data Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
I am often asked how I go about my daily research during the baseball season. This week, I thought I would give you a quick primer on my favorite baseball websites. The internet isn’t my only source of information. Much of it comes from the Cubs’ media relations staff, MLB media guides and game notes. I also get lots of great material from conversations with uniformed personnel, front office members and other broadcasters. However, there are dozens of great websites that any baseball fan can look at to get much of the same information I find on a daily basis.
Cubs all abuzz about Blackhawks’ playoff run Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum and many teammates were basking Sunday in the glow of the Blackhawks' victory Sunday that sent them to the Stanley Cup Final. Sveum says it's good for his team to see a championship-caliber team in the same city.
Cubs’ Jackson escapes ‘bubble’ for at least one game Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson enjoyed his best outing of the year in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Pirates at Wrigley Field. He lasted 7 innings and gave up 4 hits, but more important, he said he went out and had fun.
Ransom homer gives Cubs the win Jun 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Sveum: Castro’s faulty mechanics need a tune-up Jun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Saturday was another rough day for Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, who went 0-for-3 in the 6-2 loss to the Pirates. Castro's average has fallen to .247, and manager Dale Sveum said Castro has too much movement in his approach.
Cubs brass feeling good about draft Jun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs finished the amateur draft Saturday as the current club was losing 6-2 to the Pirates. Scouting and player-development chief Jason McLeod said the organization made a conscious efforrt to go after college pitching.
Pirates’ Burnett shuts down Cubs in 6-2 loss Jun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A.J. Burnett pitched into the ninth inning and Pedro Alvarez and Russell Martin homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Burnett (4-6) gave up four hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 8 1-3 innings to improve to 5-0 in his career at Wrigley Field. He had a shutout until Alfonso Soriano's two-run home run to left with one out in the ninth ended a string of 18 straight scoreless innings by Pirates pitchers.
Sveum likes what he sees in top-pick Bryant Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum talked enthusiastically Friday of the team's No. 1 draft pick, third baseman Kris Bryant. Sveum said the University of San Diego's hitting mechanics should translate to success in the big leagues.
High-quality Wood done in by low-quality offense Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs had a whole lot of nothing in their hands Friday in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. That included starting pitcher Travis Wood, who dropped to 5-4 with a solid ERA of 2.65.
Liriano nasty, Cubs lose 2-0 Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Francisco Liriano pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Pirates beat the Cubs 2-0 Friday for their major league-leading 10th shutout, matching Pittsburgh’s total for all of last season.
Spellman’s Scorecard: A whole lot of hard Hawks hockey Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Of course we're talking Blackhawks this week in Spellman's Scorecard. But as usual Mike is hitting to all fields - baseball, soccer, and we even get to a little horse racing.
Cubs' draft pick Bryant comes with confidence Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
While many thought the Cubs would go with a power pitcher in the amateur draft, they instead went with prolific-hitting third baseman Kris Bryant out of the University of San Diego. “I honestly think I can play in the big leagues now,” said the third baseman out of the University of San Diego shortly after the Cubs took him with the second overall pick. “I have that type of confidence in myself.”
With seccond pick, Cubs take 3B slugger BryantJun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
With the No. 2 pick in the Major League Baseball draft Thursday, the Cubs selected Kris Bryant, who led Division I college players with 31 home runs this season. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound junior is a Golden Spikes finalist and Collegiate Baseball magazine’s national player of year who also was leading the nation with 66 walks, 80 runs scored and an .820 slugging percentage.
Rizzo hits 3-run double in 10th, Cubs beat Angels Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Anthony Rizzo had a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning and the Cubs overcame a pair of homers by Mark Trumbo to beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 on Wednesday night. "I want to be in that situation," Rizzo said. "They made good pitches on me today, but I was able to get the big hit at the end."
Cubs sure to get top prospect at No. 2 Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
All the Cubs have to do is sit back and wait for the Houston Astros to make the first selection in baseball's amateur draft Thursday evening. After that, the Cubs will have their pick of several solid prospects with the second selection.
No way latest baseball scandal hits Cubs, White Sox Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Wouldn't it be great if certain Cubs and White Sox players were suspended for 100 games in baseball's latest drug scandal? You know, just so Chicago baseball fans didn't have to watch them flop around anymore this season?
Slumping Castro dropped to 7th in lineup Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
With shortstop Starlin Castro mired in a 2-for-20 slump, Cubs manager Dale Sveum moved Castro from second in the batting order to seventh for Tuesday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels in the series opener at Anaheim. The Angels ultimately rallied to beat the Cubs 4-3.
White Sox-Cubs makeup game set for July 8 Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The May 28 game between Chicago White Sox and the Cubs that was postponed due to rain has been rescheduled for 7:10 p.m. July 8 at U.S. Cellular Field.
Looking at hits and misses by Epstein, Hoyer Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
One and one-third seasons into their regime, Cubs president Theo Epstein and GM Jed Hoyer have had some hits and some big misses with their trade and free-agent acquisitions. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles takes a critical look.