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Carlos Marmol

Epstein: ‘Completely Supportive’ Of Marmol’s Demotion

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein had absolutely no problem with manager Dale Sveum’s decision to demote Carlos Marmol from his closing position.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/08

Carlos Marmol

Baffoe: For Cubs To Trade Marmol They Have To Let Him Burn

The only way to find out if that request rings the Cubs’ phones is if Carlos Marmol keeps pitching, though. He needs to be given the opportunity to possibly return to the type of guy Jason Goff referred to as “You won’t hit me, but I might hit you.”

CBS Chicago–2013/04/03

Dave Sappelt.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Cubs Make 11 Cuts, Keep Sappelt

The Cubs today made 11 cuts as the teams works to define a 25-man roster.

670 The Score–2013/03/22

David DeJesus lays down a bunt. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Bunting Tournament A Reminder Of Cubs’ Inevitable Futility

The 2013 Cubs are fait accompli, and there are only so many ways for someone to write that the team is going to be bad again.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/18

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

Schuster: Theo Epstein Addresses Hairston Signing, Garza’s Health

The bunting tournament is back for the Cubs in Spring Training and believe it or not, that wasn’t the biggest news for day one with the Cubs. Lots of topics were broached as Theo Epstein and crew addressed the assembled media.

2013/02/10

Dale Sveum. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Schuster: Sveum Shot While Hunting With Robin Yount

“He got the bird but he also got me. It happens more often then you think”, said Sveum.

670 The Score–2012/12/04

Carlos Corporan is tagged out by Starlin Castro. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Cubs Walk-Off To End Season On A Win

Bryan LaHair homered and hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat Houston 5-4 Wednesday in the Astros’ National League finale.

670 The Score–2012/10/03

Koyie Hill and Gordon Beckham. (Photos by Getty Images)

Baffoe: Chicago Baseball 2012, In Memoriam

Well, the 2012 baseball season in Chicago has come to an end. For some, mercifully. For others, disappointingly.

CBS Chicago–2012/10/03

Tony Campana #1 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after scoring on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 8, 2012 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Cubs Beat Fading Pirates 4-3

On Saturday afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he was planning on relaxing any pitch count restrictions he had for Jeff Samardzija in that night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

2012/09/09

Norichika Aoki #7 of the Milwaukee Brewers slides into second with a stolen base avoiding the tag from Darwin Barney #15 of the Chicago Cubs during the bottom of the fourth inning at Miller Park on August 21, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Cubs’ Rusin Loses Major League Debut, Brewers Win 5-2

Marco Estrada allowed two hits in six solid innings to win for the first time in almost a year, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Chicago Cubs 5-2 Tuesday night.

2012/08/21

Dale Sveum. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Sveum On Cubs Winning World Series: ‘Biggest Event In Sports History’

Before the start of the Cubs-Astros game Wednesday afternoon, Cubs manager Dale Sveum let him mind wander to what it would be like if the North Siders actually won the World Series.

670 The Score–2012/08/15

Starlin Castro. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Bernstein: What’s Wrong With Starlin Castro?

It doesn’t take any kind of experienced scout to see outs being made, or any kind of analytical wizard to see month-by-month batting numbers sliding into frightening territory.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/15

Matt Garza

Report: Garza Unlikely To Pitch Again This Season

Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced Tuesday that starting pitcher Matt Garza will likely be shut down for the remainder of the season.

670 The Score–2012/08/14

Photo Of The Wrigley Field Sign. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Wisch: Cubs Need To Lower Ticket Prices in 2013

A bleacher ticket for tonight’s game at Wrigley Field against the division-leading Reds still costs $52. Actually, make that $67.42 with the service charge and processing fee. Oh, and did I mention that Chris Volstad (0-8, 7.22 ERA) is on the mound, too?

670 The Score–2012/08/09

Shane Victorino #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium on August 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Mather Can’t Hang On, Cubs Lose To Dodgers 3-1

Joe Mather was playing at Dodger Stadium for the first time in his career, and his timing couldn’t have been worse — in more ways than one.

2012/08/05

Chris Volstad #32 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning on May 17, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Harris: Volstad With Second Chance On Saturday

Chris Volstad will look to improve on his 0-7, 7.94 ERA this year on Saturday against the Dodgers.

670 The Score–2012/08/01

Chris Volstad. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Harris: Cubs Rotation In Question Following Dempster Trade

Ryan Dempster’s trip to Arlington, Texas has opened doors and spots in the Cubs rotation this weekend and early next week.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/01

Alfonso Soriano. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Soriano’s Blast Helps Cubs Top Marlins, Buehrle

Paul Maholm pitched eight innings, Alfonso Soriano homered and the Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 Thursday, ruining Mark Buehrle’s return to Chicago.

CBS Chicago–2012/07/19

Ozzie in Cubs dugout

Harris: On The ‘Other Side’ Of Town

It was the Ozzie Guillen, Carlos Zambrano, and Mark Buehrle show before the Cubs/Marlins game tonight at Wrigley Field, and the sweaty-hot, filled to capacity Marlin dugout wasn’t my assignment.

670 The Score–2012/07/17

Cubs hitting coach James Rowson. (CBS)

Cubs’ New Hitting Coach: ‘Talk About Small Things’ That Can Help Players

James Rowson joined the Cubs this year as their minor-league hitting coordinator but was quickly promoted. CBS 2′s Megan Mawicke reports.

2012/07/12

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