Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Pirates – 05/22/13
May 22, 2013 By Neil 9 Comments
Game Forty-Five: Cubs (18-26) vs. Pirates (27-18) Game Time – 6:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: WGN TV – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channels 184/844 Location – PNC Park, Pittsburgh Jeff … [Read More...]
From the Wire … Cubs Place Camp on 15-Day DL, Recall Dolis from Triple-A Iowa
May 22, 2013 By Neil 10 Comments
According to multiple reports, the Cubs placed Shawn Camp on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a sprained right big toe. Camp has apparently been dealing with the injury and received treatment on … [Read More...]
Vitters a Priority to Develop and Other Cubs News and Notes
May 22, 2013 By Neil 34 Comments
Ian Stewart’s comment to Carrie Muskat and the Des Moines Register about Josh Vitters being the "future at third base" prompted the media to ask Dale Sveum about Vitters’ future prior to … [Read More...]
Garza Good, Bullpen Bad, Cubs Lose – Cubs 4, Pirates 5
May 21, 2013 By Neil 5 Comments
Game Forty-Four - Cubs 4, Pirates 5 WP – Wandy Rodriguez (5-2) LP – James Russell (1-1) Save – Jason Grilli (18) The Cubs took a 3-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth after a tremendous … [Read More...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Pirates – 05/21/13
May 21, 2013 By Neil 127 Comments
Game Forty-Four: Cubs (18-25) vs. Pirates (26-18) Game Time – 6:05pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channels 183/844 Location – PNC Park, … [Read More...]
From the Wire … Cubs Designate Michael Bowden for Assignment
May 21, 2013 By Neil 1 Comment
According to the transactions page on Cubs.com, Michael Bowden was designated for assignment, as expected, to make room on the active roster for Matt Garza. Bowden was out of minor league options and … [Read More...]
From the Wire … Cubs Claim RHP Eduardo Sanchez Off Waivers from St. Louis
May 21, 2013 By Neil 8 Comments
The Cubs claimed right-handed reliever Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals on Tuesday. The 24-year old has pitched in 43 games at the big league level in 2011 and 2012 with St. Louis. … [Read More...]
Garza and Almora Ready for Season Debuts … and Other Cubs News and Notes
May 21, 2013 By Neil 53 Comments
Two players that began the season on the disabled list are set to make their 2013 debuts, Matt Garza and Albert Almora. While one will be on a big league mound on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh and the … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/20/13
May 20, 2013 By Tom U. 30 Comments
As we near the Memorial Day sign post, Kane County, Daytona, and Tennessee have improved their records to around .500, with only Iowa lagging behind. Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher continue … [Read More...]
Report: Cubs to Designate Michael Bowden for Assignment
May 19, 2013 By Neil 52 Comments
According to a report from Bruce Miles following Sunday’s loss to the Mets, the Cubs will designate Michael Bowden for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the active roster for Matt Garza. Matt … [Read More...]
Cubs News Bits and Notes
Garza and Almora Ready for Season Debuts … and Other Cubs News and Notes
May 21, 2013 By Neil 53 Comments
Cubs Rumors
Cubs Considered Favorites to Sign Two of the Top International Prospects
May 14, 2013 By Neil 23 Comments
Game Recaps
Harvey Happens – Cubs 2, Mets 3
May 17, 2013 By Neil 2 Comments
Samardzija Does It All – Cubs 6, Rockies 3
May 15, 2013 By Neil 4 Comments
News and Transactions
From the Wire … Cubs Place Camp on 15-Day DL, Recall Dolis from Triple-A Iowa
May 22, 2013 By Neil 10 Comments
Cubs on the Horizon – The CCO Minor League Bulletin
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/20/13
May 20, 2013 By Tom U. 30 Comments
As we near the Memorial Day sign post, Kane County, Daytona, and Tennessee have improved their records to around .500, with only Iowa lagging behind. Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher continue to be the compelling forces for the Cougars, while … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/16/13
May 16, 2013 By Tom U. 40 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/16/13 The lows seemed to outnumber the highs to start the week, as both Kane County and Daytona could not manage a win between them. Iowa wasn’t much better, taking only one out of three from Reno. Tennessee … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/13/13
May 13, 2013 By Tom U. 6 Comments
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/13/13 Signs that thing are starting to change in the minors arose at the end of the week as several players were promoted and traded. Kane County is starting to live up to some of their pre-season hype, due in … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/09/13
May 9, 2013 By Tom U. 26 Comments
It was not a great start to the week as Daytona ran into a buzz-saw named the St. Lucie Mets and saw their winning streak come to an end. The seemingly orphaned Tennessee Smokies went 27 innings without scoring a run. And then, there is Iowa, who … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/06/13
May 6, 2013 By Tom U. 22 Comments
Streaks are now the news in the minors as Daytona has won six straight thanks to the hot hitting of John Andreoli and Ben Carhart. Kane County has reeled off four straight wins on pitching gems by Pierce Johnson and Felix Pena, and a red-hot Bijan … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 05/02/13
May 2, 2013 By Tom U. 17 Comments
Matt Garza completed his first rehab start Wednesday with the Smokies. While Tennessee lost the rain-shortened game, Garza threw 42 pitches, 25 strikes, in 2.2 IP. Garza walked two batters and gave up a hit and run in his first game action since … [Read More...]
Cubs Down on the Farm Report – 04/29/13
April 29, 2013 By Tom U. 22 Comments
In what can be considered an inconsistent end to this past week, highlighting the consistencies seems to put a positive foot forward. Kane County has been able to rely on players like Rock Shoulders and Bijan Rademacher. Outfielder John Andreoli and … [Read More...]
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