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Another loss for frustrated Jackson Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Edwin Jackson is looking like anything but money in the bank for the Cubs. In the early going, it's more like money down the drain. Jackson felll to 1-8 with a 6.29 ERA Sunday as the Cubs lost 8-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Weary McLeod preps for second pick in Thursday’s draft Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Jason McLeod, the Cubs' scouting and player-development chief, talked with reporters Sunday about the amateur draft, which gets under way Thursday. The Cubs have the second overall pick and may end up with a star college pitcher.
Cubs fall 8-4 to Arizona Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Two keys to enjoying baseball: stay humble and curiousJun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
While Len Kasper won’t claim that old school vs. new school in baseball is only about age, he admits that baseball people, for the most part and like in most other areas of life, tend to process things along generational lines. That said, he's not afraid to admit he doesn't know everything, and he explains in this Cubs insider column.
Samardjiza goes as far as he can, then watches bullpen implode Jun 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs manager Dale Sveum wasn’t in the dugout as Samardzija took a pitch count of 103 into the seventh inning of Saturday’s 12-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. He had been ejected by home-plate umpire Joe West for arguing a play at first base in the second inning. Samardizja went to 115 pitches before being taken out, but he probably would have fared no worse than the bullpen.
Cubs put Dolis on disabled listJun 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs made a couple more adjustments to their pitching staff Saturday. They placed reliever Rafael Dolis on the 15-day disabled list with what they termed a mild strain of the right forearm. To replace Dolis, the Cubs selected the contract of right-handed reliever Blake Parker from Class AAA Iowa. The Cubs also tweaked their starting rotation to give lefty Travis Wood a break.
Cubs should grab ace in the holeJun 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer have spoken openly about their general philosophy at the top of an MLB draft many times. History tells them position players are a more dependable investment. But if there's a dominant starting pitcher available for the Cubs at No. 2 overall in Thursday's first round, they have to take him, says Matt Spiegel, co-host of "The McNeil & Spiegel Show" 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday on WSCR 670-AM.
Brenly enjoying Diamondbacks gig May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Cubs TV analyst Bob Brenly is back in town with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Brenly left after last season to work on D'Backs telecasts. He says he's happy in the new job and because Arizona is playing well, he has not had to urge any D'Backs players to "run it out," as he did with the Cubs.
Another grand slam for surging Cubs May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs kept things rolling in grand style again Friday, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 at Wrigley Field. For the second day in a row, they got a grand slam, this time from right fielder Scott Hairston.
Cubs win 5th in a row, top D-backs 7-2 May 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Scott Hairston hit a grand slam and Matt Garza got his first victory of the season and the Cubs extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Friday. Alfonso Soriano had a two-run homer and Cody Ransom added a solo shot for the Cubs, who have won five straight for the first time since winning seven in a row from July 31-Aug. 6, 2011.
Spellman’s Scorecard: It’s all about the Blackhawks May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Hawks, Hawks and more Hawks in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Images: White Sox at Cubs Thursday May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Images of the Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Cubs won 8-3, sweeping the three games the two teams have played thus far this season.
Cubs can feel Blackhawks buzz May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Blackhawks' victory Wednesday night had the Cubs all abuzz Thursday. Several attended the Hawks game, and they said they'd like to feel the same excitement on the North Side as what's happening on the West Side.
Wood, Cubs complete ‘slam’ of White Sox May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
If Major League Baseball ever decides to foist the DH on the National League, Cubs pitchers might lead the fight against it. Travis Wood singled and hit a grand slam in Thursday's 8-3 win over the White Sox. Cubs pitchers are setting records these days.
Cubs pitcher Wood hits grand slam in 8-3 win over Sox May 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs pitcher Travis Wood hit a fourth-inning grand slam off Jake Peavy and allowed two runs in six innings to lead the way in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Thursday. Nate Schierholtz and Luis Valbuena each hit their sixth home runs of the year in an 11-hit effort by the Cubs offense, keying a fourth straight win overall and third consecutive convincing victory over their crosstown rivals.
For bat man Navarro, it’s easy as 1-2-3 May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
A switch-hitting journeyman, the 5-foot-9, 205-pound Dioner Navarro put on a memorable power display from both sides of the plate, hitting 3 home runs to spark the Cubs to a 9-3 victory over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
Images: White Sox at Cubs Wednesday May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Images of the Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday. The Cubs won 9-3 behind three home runs frim catcher Dioner Navarro.
Fujikawa needs Tommy John surgery May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
After an MRI revealed a rupture of the UCL in Fujikawa's right elbow, the Cubs announced Wednesday that their Japanese import will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Kyuji Fujikawa had been placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday for the second time this sea
Navarro hits 3 HRs, Cubs pound Sox 9-3 May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Dioner Navarro hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting from both sides of the plate at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and leading the Cubs over the White Sox 9-3.
Dawn Patrol: Memorial Day events; Hawks force Game 7 May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Thousands salute fallen veterans at Arlington Heights parade; fire ravages shuttered plant nursery in Libertyville; Hanover Park man had 0.324 BAC in Streamwood crash; truck with 38,000 pounds of trail mix crashes in Elmhurst; Blackhawks force Game 7 against Detroit; Cubs' Samardzija shuts out White Sox