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Samardzija snakebit again as Pirates top Cubs 1-0

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:41:35 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Jeff Samardzija remains confident the Chicago Cubs will score runs for him again, even if his manager isn't so sure.

Liriano dominates as Pirates edge Cubs 1-0

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:20:17 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Matt Garza couldn't have asked for a better return to a major league mound after a 10-month layoff.

Pirates beat Cubs 5-4 behind Snider's grand slam

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Travis Snider took a pregame pep talk from his manager to heart. Relaxed and with a clear head, he delivered a crucial sixth-inning home run for the second time in five games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.