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Samardzija deserves to play in All-Star Game

By Bruce Miles
Jul 12, 2014 5:50 PM - Even though Major League Baseball's All-Star Game has lost some of its luster in recent years, it's still the best of its kind among the major sports. Daily Herald Cubs writer Bruce Miles offers a few suggestions to make the All-Star Game matter again. First off, how about letting Jeff Samardzija pitch this year.
Rookie shuts down Nationals; Samardzija sees ERA balloon in DB loss

By Bruce Miles
Jun 28, 2014 10:52 PM - The Cubs' future and their immediate present were on display Saturday in a doubleheader loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. During the day, rookie Dallas Beeler made his big-league debut and turned in a quality start. At night, Jeff Samardzija had another rough June outing.
Cubs of 2014 not much different than 2013

By Bruce Miles
Jun 3, 2014 12:27 AM - The Cubs are through exactly one-third of the 2014 baseball season as they open a homestand against the New York Mets. The starting pitching has been solid for the most part, and the bullpen has been OK. But the offense is lagging behind the pace the hitters set last year at the one-third mark.
Cubs' Castro continues to be hot-button issue

By Bruce Miles
Jun 20, 2013 11:52 PM - Cubs manager Dale Sveum was not afraid to say that shortstop Starlin Castro has "regressed" in this, his fourth season in the big leagues. Castro went 0-for-4 Thursday night in the Cubs' 6-1 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Recent events, and Cubs' record, put spotlight on Sveum

By Bruce Miles
Apr 22, 2013 10:33 PM - Not even one month into his second season as manager of the Cubs, Dale Sveum was talking Monday about his own future in the wake of the team's 5-12 start heading into a three-game set at Cincinnati.
Jackson feels right at home with Cubs

By Bruce Miles
Jan 2, 2013 9:40 PM - The Cubs on Wednesday made official their signing of right-handed pitcher Edwin Jackson to a four-year deal. It's not the only long-term commitment Jackson is making. He's to be married Saturday. The Cubs hope all live happily ever after.
Samardzija's June swoon continues

By Bruce Miles
Jun 28, 2012 11:02 AM - Cubs manager Dale Sveum admitted Wednesday there is some concern about pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The New York Mets cuffed around Samardzija and reliever Casey Coleman and came away with a 17-1 victory at Wrigley Field. Samardzija has not won since May 29.
Matt Garza's errant heave cost him complete game

By Bruce Miles
Apr 12, 2012 7:57 PM - Matt Garza let his excitable-boy nature get the best of him Thursday. Garza beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0 at Wrigley Field, but he missed a chance at a complete game when he threw wildly to first base on what should have been a game-ending grounder. The Cubs improved to 2-5.
Russell could spell lefty relief for Cubs

By Bruce Miles
Mar 18, 2012 6:59 PM - The trade of Sean Marshall to the Reds in December left a huge void in the left side of the Cubs' bullpen. James Russell, who performed creditably as a reliever last year, says he can be the guy to replace Marshall. Kerry Wood is back to set up closer Carlos Marmol from the right side, and the Cubs have some homegrown products ready to step up.
Cubs' approach coming into focus

By Bruce Miles
Jan 15, 2012 12:15 PM - The philosophy of the Cubs front office is becoming more evident as each day passes. Team president Theo Epstein talked about "old school" and "new school" Saturday on the second day of the Cubs convention.

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