Matt Garza returned to Chicago on Thursday following his first rehab start with the Smokies on Wednesday afternoon. Garza said he feels great and is really looking forward to his second rehab start, which will be Monday with the Iowa Cubs. The Cubs would like Garza to complete at least three more minor league rehab [...]
Talkin’ Cubs Live – Cubs vs. Marlins – 04/28/13
April 28, 2013 By 45 Comments
Game Twenty-Four: Cubs (9-14) vs. Marlins (5-19) Game Time – 12:10pm CDT Coverage – TV: Comcast SportsNet – Radio: 720 WGN, XM Radio Channels 184/844 Location – Marlins Park, Miami Carlos Villanueva (1-0, 1.53/0.75) vs. Ricky Nolasco (1-2, 3.81/1.27) The Cubs wrap-up their 10-game road trip (4-5) this afternoon with a chance at a .500 [...]
Garza Scheduled for Rehab Start and Other Cubs News and Notes
April 27, 2013 By 3 Comments
Matt Garza announced on his Twitter account that he will make a rehab start on Wednesday, May 1. Garza acknowledged he had a tiny setback but “everything is all good now.” Garza said that May 1 is his day. Garza participated in PFPs with the Smokies on Friday and apparently his long-toss session went well. [...]
Garza Could Pitch Next Week … and Stewart Will Have to Earn a Starting Job
April 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
According to multiple reports, Matt Garza is feeling better and could make a rehab start with Double-A Tennessee next week. Garza was scratched from his scheduled rehab start with the Smokies on Wednesday due to what the Cubs described as a “dead arm.” Garza stayed in Tennessee and was to be re-examined on Thursday. Reportedly [...]
Sveum Talks Accountability and Other Cubs News and Notes
April 23, 2013 By 56 Comments
Prior to Monday’s game with the Reds, Dale Sveum was asked about the comments he reportedly made on Sunday about Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro. As it appeared on Sunday, Sveum’s comments about Rizzo and Castro possibility being sent down to Iowa were misunderstood. Dale Sveum explained that everyone on the team is accountable, including [...]
The Roster Shuffle Continues and Other Cubs News and Notes
April 20, 2013 By 25 Comments
The Cubs made more changes to their big league roster on Friday. The Cubs added outfielder Julio Borbon to the mix after they claimed him off waivers from the Rangers. To make room on the 40-man and active roster, Alberto Gonzalez was designated for assignment. Borbon arrived at Miller Park on Friday night and was [...]
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