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Ike Davis and Daniel Murphy. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Mets Tank Cubs 17-1

Daniel Murphy homered twice, Scott Hairston hit a grand slam and David Wright drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 17-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/27

Alfonzo Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs drives the ball to the right side of the infield against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on June 22, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Cubs Open Series With 6-1 Loss To Diamondbacks

Jeff Samardzija thought he pitched well enough to win. Except for two pitches, he probably would have.

2012/06/23

Jeff Samardzija. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Samardzija Sharp Again As Cubs Win Second Straight

Alfonso Soriano homered, Jeff Samardzija struck out eight in seven innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Tuesday.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/29

Jeff Samardzija.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Photo: Jeff Samardzija Bobble Head

​We’ve seen many different looks of Jeff Samardzija.

670 The Score–2012/05/29

Jeff Samardzija

McNeil: Cubs’ Season Not All Bad

Not everybody grasps the concept of “fun bad.” You know, when your team is so dreadful you just throw your hands in the air and embrace the train wreck with laughter.

670 The Score–2012/05/25

Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs calls off the third baseman while making a catch against the Houston Astros on May 23, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Astros Hand Cubs 9th Straight Loss With 5-1 Win

J.D. Martinez had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night to complete the series three-game sweep and give Chicago its longest losing streak in more than a decade.

2012/05/23

Paul Konerko is hit in the face by a pitch in the third inning. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Schuster: Konerko Has One Hell Of A Black Eye

Just 24 hours after taking a 90 miles per hour pitch to the face, Paul Konerko talked about how he was doing, “I feel good but obviously I have a black eye and it’s really swollen, said the Sox 1st baseman. “It’s just a matter of getting the swelling down but fortunately there was no fractures or any other damage”.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/19

Paul Konerko is hit in the face by a pitch in the third inning. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

White Sox Star Konerko Out, A Day After Beaning

The first baseman says he hopes to play Tuesday when the White Sox meet Minnesota.

2012/05/19

Kerry Wood waves to the crowd one last time before retiring. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Hoge: Kerry Wood’s Career Anything But Irrelevant

Speaking like a man who realized he was starting to do more harm than good, Wood admitted he had been putting his fellow relievers in difficult situations with his ineffectiveness.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Gordon Beckam knocked over David DeJesus and tags him at Wrigley Field. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

White Sox Beat Cubs In Wood’s Last Game

Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

The Chicago Cubs wear pink to celebrate Mother's Day during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 13, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Cubs Beat Brewers 8-2 To Avoid Sweep

For the first time in more than a year, the Chicago Cubs finally won a game in Milwaukee.

2012/05/13

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija looks on after pitching the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 2, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Samardzija Dominant, Cubs Hit 2 HRs To Beat Reds 3-1

Bryan LaHair and Ian Stewart hit solo homers – a major outburst for the power-challenged Chicago Cubs – and Jeff Samardzija pitched into the eighth inning on Wednesday night for a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

2012/05/02

Emilio Bonifacio #1 of the Miami Marlins slides safely into second under the tag of Darwin Barney #15 of the Chicago Cubs during a game at Marlins Park on April 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Samardzija Roughed Up, Marlins Sweep Cubs With 5-3 Win

Greg Dobbs hit a two-run double and the Miami Marlins’ strong bullpen finished off a three-game sweep of the Cubs with a 5-3 win Thursday that sent Chicago to its fifth straight loss.

2012/04/19

Kerry Wood. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kasper: Wood Needs To Get It Together Soon

It’s safe to say this hasn’t been the start to the season Cubs fans were hoping to see from veteran reliever Kerry Wood.

670 The Score–2012/04/09

Jeff Samardzija

Wisch: A Great Start, But Do Cubs Need Samardzija In The Pen?

On Sunday, the onetime wide receiver strung together a series of goose eggs on Easter to dazzle in his 2012 debut and make it appear as if that day has perhaps finally arrived.

CBS Chicago–2012/04/09

Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Cubs Hold On After 9th Inning Scare, Beat Nats 4-3

Jeff Samardzija felt he had something to prove. He certainly made his point on the mound. Samardzija dominated into the ninth, outpitching Jordan Zimmermann, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 Sunday for their first win of the Theo Epstein era.

2012/04/08

Randy Wells

Hoge’s Spring Training Notebook: Cubs Roster Taking Shape

While most of the Cubs players were getting ready for morning workouts at HoHoKam Stadium Thursday, a few were instead cleaning out their lockers after getting cut.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/29

Jeff Samardzija.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Video: Samardzija After Big Outing Against Indians

Jeff Samardzija meets the media after throwing six scoreless innings against the Indians, an outing that likely locked down a rotation spot.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/28

Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Cleveland Indians during the spring training game at HoHoKam Park on March 28, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Samardzija Rebounds From Bad Start For Cubs

Jeff Samardzija rebounded from a subpar effort in his previous start to give up three hits in six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs held on for a 2-0 victory over Cleveland at HoHoKam Stadium on Wednesday.

2012/03/28

Jeff Samardzija. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hoge: Samardzija All But Locks Down Rotation Spot

After the right-hander gave up seven earned runs in just four innings his last time out, Cubs manager Dale Sveum made it clear Wednesday morning that Samardzija’s outing would have an impact on whether or not he makes the rotation.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/28

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