Series Preview – Giants @ Cubs; April 11 – April 14, 2013
Ah, Spring in Chicago, either it’s great or horrible, usually no in between. Hopefully the weather cooperates today, and all weekend as the Cubs welcome the defending champion San Francisco Giants to...
View ArticleCubs Continue to Beat Themselves
Full Box Score I understand that the Cubs won’t be competitive this year, maybe competitive in games, but not to the point of winning anything substantial, but the one thing I expect to see at least...
View ArticleValbuena’s Blast Propels Cubs to Victory
Full Box Score How was that for exciting, for the second time in the last week Luis Valbuena belted a clutch home run to put the Cubs up late, this time they actually won the game. Things weren’t...
View ArticleEdwin Jackson still searching for a win, pounded by Padres
Full Box Score The first twenty-five games of the Cubs season featured a fun fact, every game has been decided by four runs or less, that streak came to a crashing halt tonight in game twenty-six....
View ArticleMarmol leads Reds to victory
Full Box Score Another game, another loss that the opponent didn’t have to earn. Jeff Samardzija battled his way through six innings in this one and thanks to a pair of Alfonso Soriano two-run homers...
View ArticleMore of the same from Cubs in loss
Full Box Score The same old things keep plaguing the Cubs, not hitting with runners in scoring position, pitchers making errors, unearned runs, wasted doubles, all were present and accounted for in...
View ArticleCubs make Nats pay for mistakes
Full Box Score Edwin Jackson match all everything Stephen Strasburg pitch for pitch for the first four innings, then the Cubs got a gift. With two outs and nobody on in the top of the 5th Welington...
View ArticleVillanueva makes case for spot in the pen as Rockies rout Cubs
Full Box Score Carlos Villanueva was so very good for parts of this season, but the last few times out have not gone so well. With the recent struggles it wouldn’t be surprising to see Villanueva...
View ArticleFeldman’s dominance continues in win over Mets
Full Box Score Scott Feldman is pitching every bit like a man trying to prove himself to the rest of the league, and the Cubs are reaping the benefits. Feldman, who was signed to a one year deal in...
View ArticleSveum’s debacle last night, my thoughts
I’ve never been one to call for a managers head, or question a manager openly, unless their first name is Mike, and last name is Quade, that’s not what this is. I’ve played the game, nowhere near the...
View ArticleCubs walk-off with a series win
Full Box Score Carlos Villanueva made his return to the rotation this afternoon and was good but was on a pitch limit, so the Cubs needed a real big effort from their pitchers, and they got it....
View ArticleSpring Training is Here; February 27 Preview, Lineups, Etc.
Finally, Spring Training is about to begin. The Cubs open their brand new facility in Mesa, and the 2014 Spring schedule tomorrow afternoon against the Diamondbacks. Jeff Samardzija gets the start...
View ArticleFebruary 27th Wrap Up; Box Score, Impressions, Video
MLB.com Game Recap Off and not exactly running for the Cubs as they fell to the Diamondbacks this afternoon 5-2 in their Cactus League opener. The star of the show today was the debut of new Cubs...
View ArticleWood Dazzles, But Cubs Fall to Indians
The Cubs did a lot of things well today, hitting with runners in scoring position was not one of them. The Cubs registered nine hits, took five walks, but were a paltry 2-for-11 with runners in...
View ArticleCubs Ride Homers From Rizzo and Alcantara to Fourth Straight Win
Full Box Score Solid pitching? Check. Just enough hitting? Check. It seems simple, but the Cubs have played some solid baseball over the past 90 games (45-45 before tonight), and they aren’t...
View ArticleRondon Opens Season as Closer
One of the many bright spots from last year was Hector Rondon, a guy the Cubs essentially got for free (rule 5 draft pick). There was some speculation heading into camp that newly acquired reliever...
View ArticleE-Jax Rocked, Olt Continues to Roll in Cubs Loss
FULL BOX SCORE In his first chance to impress the new Cubs staff Edwin Jackson was underwhelming to say the least. It was the same old story for Edwin as he couldn’t pitch around mistakes behind him,...
View ArticleCubs Outlast Dodgers For Another Win (VIDEO)
Full Box Score You would think a five run lead with Jake Arrieta on the mound would be safe, it almost wasn’t. The Dodgers knocked around Arrieta in the second inning as they scored four times to cut...
View ArticleCubs No Match For Taijuan Walker
Full Box Score I’m not even mad. Taijuan Walker put on a pitching clinic last night in what had to be the fastest spring training game in the History of ever. The Cubs couldn’t do much of anything...
View ArticleArrieta Powers Past Cardinals
I’m so glad the Cubs didn’t cancel the season after Sunday, because that was fun. It was a pitchers day at Wrigley, but I’m not sure if 80 degrees and sun would have mattered as Jake Arrieta, and...
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