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Garza decision looming for Cubs
Matt Garza makes his next rehab start on Thursday at Triple-A Iowa and could return to the Cubs next week if all goes well. “After Thursday I’ll make a decision,” Garza said. “They want me to get stretched out a little deeper...Tags: Theo Epstein, Wrigley Field, Scott Feldman, Carlos Villanueva, Baseball
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Soriano doesn't want time off
Alfonso Soriano sat out two games on the Cubs' last homestand and wasn't all that happy about it. Manager Dale Sveum said he wanted Soriano to get more rest on day games after night games, pointing to his age and knees. Soriano, 37, understands...
Tags: Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo, Baseball, Dale Sveum, Jeff Francis
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Jackson earns 1st win as a Cub
WASHINGTON — Asked about his homecoming before Saturday's 8-2 win over the Nationals, Cubs starter Edwin Jackson joked to broadcaster Jim Deshaies: "I've had a lot of homecomings." The well-traveled veteran made this one count, doubling home a...
Tags: Darwin Barney, Baseball, Stephen Strasburg, Chicago Cubs, Sports
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Strasburg's focus blurred by Cubs
Stephen Strasburg was at his dominant best in the early going Saturday, retiring 13 of the first 14 Chicago Cubs he faced, seven via strikeout. And then it all fell apart for the Washington Nationals’ right-hander after a teammate’s error....Tags: Darwin Barney, Scott Feldman, Baseball, Stephen Strasburg, Chicago Cubs
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Three years into career, Castro still has ways to go
Tuesday marked the three-year anniversary of Starlin Castro's call-up to the major leagues. Castro is a two-time All Star already and one of the better shortstops in the National League, but he still has room for improvement. "There's progress since...
Tags: Starlin Castro, Brent Lillibridge, National League, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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Lynn's streak ends in tough loss
St. Louis Post-DispatchWhile complimenting teammate Lance Lynn's run of 10 consecutive wins, the longest active streak of its type in the majors, Cardinals veteran Jake Westbrook recently described how "a lot of things have to go right" for a pitcher to win like that. Lynn...Tags: Wrigley Field, National League, Carlos Marmol, Allen Craig, Baseball
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Cubs' Feldman comes through against former team
Scott Feldman's performance was worthy of a standing ovation Monday night. But when the right-hander came to the plate in the fifth inning of the Cubs' 9-2 victory over the Rangers, the roar from the Wrigley Field crowd was in response to the Bulls'...
Tags: Wrigley Field, Scott Feldman, Baseball, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs
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Clock ticking on Ian Stewart's return from Iowa
The clock is ticking on Ian Stewart, who must be recalled by the Chicago Cubs from his minor league rehab stint by Friday. “He’s got to start swinging the bat better, having more consistent at-bats,” manager Dale Sveum said Tuesday....
Tags: Spring Training, Des Moines Register, Chicago Cubs, Dale Sveum, Ian Stewart
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Jackson gives up 8 as Cubs drop 13-7 decision
Summer arrived early Tuesday at Wrigley Field , a perfect night for baseball. Fans arrived in T-shirts and shorts, enjoying the balmy, 81-degree game-time temperature. Players drooled during batting practice at the prospect of hitting into the southerly...
Tags: Starlin Castro, Wrigley Field, Edinson Volquez, Baseball, San Diego Padres
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Rotating third basemen works for Cubs
With right-hander Mike Leake on the mound for the Reds, the left-handed-hitting Luis Valbuena returns to his spot at third base for the Cubs. He and the right-handed-hitting Cody Ransom have combined to provide seven home runs, more than any other big-...
Tags: Spring Training, Darwin Barney, Cincinnati Reds, Carlos Villanueva, Baseball
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Padres manager Black likes Wrigley as is
Not everyone is in love with the idea of a shiny, new Wrigley Field. San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday he’ll miss the special “aura” of the cramped visitors’ clubhouse at Wrigley, the smallest in the majors,...Tags: Minor League Baseball, Bud Black, Baseball, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs
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Stanton socks mammoth homer in Marlins loss
The Palm Beach PostThe window panes above left field at Marlins Park were open Saturday night. And when the ball shot off Giancarlo Stanton's bat, it looked for a moment like it might sail forever into the Miami skyline. The Marlins dropped their third straight to the...Tags: Julio Borbon, National League, Carlos Marmol, Baseball, Chicago Cubs
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