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Harvey improves to 5-0, leads Mets over Cubs 3-2

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:26 -0400

CHICAGO - Having already impressed with his arm, Matt Harvey got to show off his bat.

Thrown out: Cubs lose to Mets 3-2

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:26 -0400

CHICAGO - David DeJesus singled sharply to right field in the eighth inning and Darwin Barney sprinted from second base.

Garland frustrated in Rockies' 6-3 loss to Cubs

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:42:06 -0400

CHICAGO - To Colorado Rockies starter Jon Garland, allowing runs in any capacity hurts. It doesn't matter who does the damage.

Samardzija homers, throws 8 innings in Cubs' win

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:20:25 -0400

CHICAGO - Jeff Samardzija mixed a strong start with an impressive performance at the plate.

Column: Cubs need Wrigley, not other way around

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:57:40 -0400

CHICAGO - If the Cubs were half as good at baseball as they are at artist's renderings, the team would have left Wrigley Field behind long before now.

Cubs, Rizzo agree to $41 million, 7-year deal

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:42:36 -0400

CHICAGO - The Chicago Cubs have viewed Anthony Rizzo as a part of their future since they acquired him.

Reports: Cubs, Rizzo agree on 7-year extension

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:36:16 -0400

CHICAGO - Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a seven-year, $41 million contract.

Cubs use unearned run to rally past Nationals 2-1

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:48:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - Welington Castillo got his bat on the ball at precisely the right time.

Jackson gets best of Strasburg, Cubs beat Nats 8-2

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:27:22 -0400

WASHINGTON - A day before facing each other as opposing starting pitchers, Edwin Jackson and Stephen Strasburg spent some time chatting as former teammates.

Cubs RHP Fujikawa off DL, RHP Dolis to Triple A

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:29:22 -0400

WASHINGTON - Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Kyuji Fujikawa was activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday night's game against the Washington Nationals.

Cardinals rally for 5-4 win over Cubs

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:49:08 -0400

CHICAGO - Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two runs apiece, and the St. Louis Cardinals capped an impressive trip with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Cubs' Fujikawa works 2 innings in rehab appearance

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:57:44 -0400

KODAK, Tennessee - Chicago Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa says he's feeling fine after throwing two scoreless innings Wednesday in a rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Tennessee.

Ricketts hopeful about Wrigley renovation plan

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:32:26 -0400

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois - Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts was in the suburbs telling business executives he doesn't want or expect to move the team out of Chicago.

Scott Feldman leads Cubs over Rangers 9-2

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:53:43 -0400

CHICAGO - Facing his former team for the first time, Scott Feldman had one of the best starts of his major league career.

Votto, Latos and Reds sweep Cubs 7-4

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:39:31 -0400

CHICAGO - The Cincinnati Reds survived the Wrigley Field winds to complete a sweep.

Missed fly ball by helps boost Padres over Cubs

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:03:27 -0400

CHICAGO - An apparent routine fly ball that dropped in. A pair of infield hits. A tying passed ball the catcher failed to hustle after.

Cashner falters against Cubs

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:22:40 -0400

CHICAGO - San Diego Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner's first start against the team that drafted him didn't go the way he wanted.

Cubs chairman threatens to move team from Wrigley

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:18:29 -0400

CHICAGO - The owner of the Chicago Cubs threatened to move the team out of Wrigley Field for the first time publicly if his plans for a big, new video screen are blocked, saying Wednesday he needs new advertising revenue to help bankroll a $500 million renovation of the storied ballpark.

Cubs' Garza throws 2 2-3 innings in rehab start

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:16:29 -0400

PEARL, Mississippi - Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza pitched 2 2-3 innings in his first rehabilitation start, giving up one run, one hit and two walks for Double-A Tennessee against Mississippi.

Former Cubs RHP Randy Wells retires in minors

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:23:06 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Randy Wells has retired after going winless in five starts this season for the Texas Rangers' Triple-A team.

Cubs fall short of sweep with 6-4 loss at Miami

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:59:44 -0400

MIAMI - The Chicago Cubs squandered too many scoring opportunities Sunday, and missed their chance at a four-game sweep.

Stanton homers twice to help Marlins beat Cubs 6-4

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:32:19 -0400

MIAMI - When Giancarlo Stanton hits, runs and wins come a lot more easily for the Miami Marlins.

Frazier, Latos team up for Reds' 1-0 win over Cubs

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:29:03 -0400

CINCINNATI - Todd Frazier gave Mat Latos all the run support he needed, and Latos gave the Cincinnati Reds exactly what they needed to finish off a 10-game homestand in style.

Cubs blow lead before beating Reds 4-2 in 10th

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:23:04 -0400

CINCINNATI - Starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva raised his arm toward a clubhouse attendant and twisted his hand, asking him to turn down the blaring music so he could hear reporters' questions.

Reds SS Cozart back in lineup after finger injury

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:14:14 -0400

CINCINNATI - Shortstop Zack Cozart was back in the Reds' starting lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, two days after he suffered a frightening finger injury while trying to bunt.