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Samardzija losing streak at 5 after Cubs' loss to Nationals
WASHINGTON — It seems like eons ago that Jeff Samardzija beat the Pirates on opening day at PNC Park in a start Cubs manager Dale Sveum called the best game Samardzija had pitched. "I'd say 'pitch' is the key word there," Samardzija said...Tags: Baseball, Edwin Jackson, Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates, PNC Park
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Cubs get the bounces for a change
WASHINGTON — The shoe was on the other foot for once, and this time the Cubs weren't the ones shooting themselves in it. An attempted throw to third by Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki on a double steal deflected off the bat of batter Welington...Tags: Welington Castillo, Baseball, Kevin Gregg, Sports, Starlin Castro
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Clutch hitting elusive for Cubs
WASHINGTON -- After going 6-for-12 with runners in scoring position on Saturday, the Chicago Cubs finally climbed to the .200 mark in that category for the season. They’ll face Washington left-hander Gio Gonzalez this afternoon at Nationals Park,...Tags: Gio Gonzalez, Nationals Park, Anthony Rizzo, Scott Feldman, Alfonso Soriano
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Cubs promote Sweeney, Dolis
The Chicago Cubs moved to get more production from the outfielder positions Monday by promoting Ryan Sweeney from Triple-A Iowa and demoting outfielder Dave Sappelt. They also recalled right-hander Rafael Dolis from Iowa and designated right-hander...
Tags: Boston Red Sox, Kameron Loe, Baseball, Sports, Chicago White Sox
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Big inning haunts Cubs' Jackson again
The bogeyman for Cubs starter Edwin Jackson is known to him as that "big inning." Real or imagined, the bogeyman got the better of Jackson and the Cubs again Sunday as the Reds swept the three-game series with a 7-4 victory at Wrigley Field. The...
Tags: Anthony Rizzo, Nate Schierholtz, Edwin Jackson, Todd Frazier, Starlin Castro
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Cubs make quick decision on Rizzo's worth
It took Anthony Rizzo only 124 games in a Cubs uniform to convince president Theo Epstein to give him a seven-year, $41 million deal that could turn into nine years and $68 million with a pair of club options. The move, which was officially announced...
Tags: Baseball, Billy Williams, Anthony Rizzo, Jeff Samardzija, Travis Wood
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Hoyer believes there's time for Cubs to turn things around
WASHINGTON — With the Bulls and Blackhawks in their playoff runs and the Bears holding their rookies minicamp, the Cubs are just trying to stay relevant. But some maddening early-season bullpen collapses and a lack of clutch hitting have led...Tags: Baseball, Matt Garza, Mike Rizzo, Bryce Harper, Sports
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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: Luis Valbuena, Darwin Barney, Josh Vitters, Baseball, Anthony Rizzo
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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: Luis Valbuena, Darwin Barney, Baseball, Anthony Rizzo, Edwin Jackson
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Castro moved to Cubs' top spot
WASHINGTON -- Starlin Castro’s move to the leadoff spot Friday was due to “a process of elimination,” Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. Dave Sappelt had been in the leadoff spot against left-handers before being sent to the minors last...Tags: Kameron Loe, Baseball, Sports, Starlin Castro, New York Yankees
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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: Welington Castillo, Luis Valbuena, Baseball, Ian Stewart, Brian Bogusevic
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Cubs' GM: Don't get too emotional about each game
Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer sounded disappointed but not discouraged about the team's poor start to the season. "Part of our job is not overreacting to individual games. Looking at every individual baseball game is like checking your stock...
Tags: Boston Red Sox, Kameron Loe, Baseball, Matt Garza, Edwin Jackson
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