The Cubs completed sweeps week against the Pirates and Nationals with a perfect 7-0 record that was capped off with Sunday’s walk-off in the 13th inning at Wrigley. Joe Maddon’s team quieted a lot of the critics that said the Cubs were a soft 17-6 before last week because of the teams they played. The Cubs have six more games on the homestand, three with the Padres and Pirates. Taking care of business against the Padres and another winning week at Wrigley would put the Cubs in a good position … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Go Go Zorilla and Other Cubs News
It appears the Pirates woke up Zorilla in the seventh inning of the opener at PNC Park. Ben Zobrist has been quite the force at the plate since Kyle Lobstein hit him with a pitch leading off the seventh inning of Monday’s game. Zobrist is 6-for-15 over the last four games with a double, four home runs, two walks, six runs scored and 12 RBI. Zobrist followed up his first four RBI game in almost a calendar year on Thursday with perfect day at the plate. Zobrist went 2-for-2 on Friday afternoon … [Read more...]
Cubs Reportedly Will Attend Tim Lincecum’s Showcase
Cubs expected to attend Tim Lincecum’s showcase this Friday in Scottsdale According to reports from Mark Gonzales and Patrick Mooney, the Cubs will attend Tim Lincecum’s showcase Friday at Scottsdale Stadium. The Cubs will be one of at least 20 teams on hand to watch Lincecum throw. Tim Lincecum is coming off arthroscopic hip surgery, is a free agent and looking to sign with the team. Several teams including the Giants, Padres, Orioles, Astros, Rangers, Angels and A’s are believed to have … [Read more...]