The Cubs held a brief lead against the Miami Marlins as they tried to avoid the sweep, but you can't stop the inevitable as the team lost 5-3, dropping to 3-10 on the year.The night is darkest just before the dawn, but for the Cubs, we may never even see dawn.Here's what we learned from today's loss.Welcome Back Jeff Samardzija:It was bound to happen eventually as all good things come to an end.Samardzija's electrifying fastball helped him survive his first two outings this season, but in his outing against the Marlins, everything seemed to come back to norm. The former reliever's ...
Cubs right-hander Matt Garza has been subject to trade speculation for the better part of the past two seasons.Even after being acquired by the Cubs last offseason, Garza's name has still popped up as a potential trade target.Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and the Cubs organization would be smart to consider moving the 28-year-old, as the return for a pitcher of his caliber would likely be quite large.Garza, who owns a career 53-55 record, has been the victim of shotty run support in his time in the majors.His career ERA is just 3.83, and the only time he recorded an ERA ...
The Chicago Cubs are not looking good in the early goings this season, but on a positive note, the team's gamble on starting Jeff Samardzija is starting to look like it may actually pay off.While things are looking good after two starts, one has to ask:For just how long?People in Chicago know of Samardzija as a promising star dual-sport athlete coming out of Notre Dame, shocking many as he opted for baseball over football. That was after becoming the Fighting Irish's single-season record holder for both touchdown receptions and receiving yards.While many question if his decision of baseball was the ...
Not even Chicago Cubs ace Matt Garza could stop the current skid they are currently in. Garza and the Cubs got shelled by the Miami Marlins in a 9-1 defeat. The Cubs fell to 3-9 and have lost four in a row. Here is what we learned from yet another defeat. Scoring drought continues: The Cubs' offense struggled yet again and on the year they have scored only 42 runs with a batting average of .237. They had problems getting runners over, as they grounded into two double plays and they were 0 for 5 with runners in scoring position.It's no secret the ...
The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins will close out a three-game National League series on Thursday afternoon inside Marlins Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET.Las Vegas oddsmakers have established the Marlins as -159 home favorites, while the total has fallen by a half run to stand at 7.Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (2-0, 3.95 ERA) has received 13 runs of support in winning his first two starts of the year, but he did allow five runs and 10 hits over just five frames in a 9-5 road victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on April 13.The ...
Nearly two weeks into the Minor League baseball season, there are several notable players who are on the verge of a promotion. While some teams are merely waiting for the right time to call up their big league ready prospect, others are waiting for a positional opening by way of injury or poor performance. Here, I’ve identified 10 players tearing up the minors—either on the mound or at the plate—who could strengthen their respective team in the immediate future.Begin Slideshow
In Ozzie Guillen's first game back since his five-game suspension, the Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs, 5-2. The Cubs fell to 3-8 on the season and are in the midst of a three-game losing streak. Here is what we learned from this defeat. The Cubs Cannot Win Close Ball GamesThe Cubs do not have the entire package to be able to squeak out ball-games where they are leading 1-0 or even 2-0. Their bullpen is not solid enough to be able to hold these close games because their current bullpen is consisted of unproven rookies and mediocre veteran talent. The ...
Jed Hoyer worried that he rushed Anthony Rizzo, then of the San Diego Padres, to the majors before he was ready.At this point, Hoyer can't pick up the phone soon enough to instill Rizzo into the everyday lineup.Rizzo, a left-handed hitting first baseman, is tearing up Triple-A right now for the Chicago Cubs and is one of the top prospects in the system.Acquired in the offseason for pitcher Andrew Cashner, Rizzo is hitting .391 with five home runs and 13 RBIs. At this point, there is little else that Rizzo needs to prove at that level.Sooner or later, Rizzo needs ...
In the opening series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, the Cardinals won the pivotal third game 10-3 capturing the series.Sunday's game was won before either team took the field.With a chance to win a series early in the season against the arch-rival Cardinals, Cubs manager Dale Sveum failed at his duty to give his team its best chance to win.Sveum sat half of his regulars Sunday afternoon, including three of his four best offensive players.Joe Mather replaced Alfonso Soriano in left field. David DeJesus had the day off in right and was replaced by Reed Johnson. The ...
There is a quote attributed to both Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein for its origin that summarizes a key characteristic of the Chicago Cubs and their fans: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results.” Maybe that is why Cubs fans are so loyal the north side “Lovable Losers”—we’re both insane.
However, the Cubs, over the last decade-and-a-half or so, have attempted doing something different expecting different results. Yet, we have shown up to the “Friendly Confines,” rain or shine—and some cases snow—to root on our boys no matter how deplorable their play ...
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