Matt Garza
Garza Dominates, Cubs Beat Phillies 5-1
Matt Garza executed his plan to near perfection. Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1.
Ramirez, Buehrle Help Marlins Beat Cubs 9-1
Hanley Ramirez homered for the third game in a row, Mark Buehrle pitched eight innings for his first victory with Miami and the Marlins beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Wednesday night.
Garza Shines, Greinke Routed As Cubs Beat Brewers
Matt Garza pitched three-hit ball for 8 2-3 innings, and the Chicago Cubs sent Zack Greinke to his worst beating in 1 1/2 years in an 8-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday that prevented a four-game sweep.
Bullpen Blows Lead Again, Cubs Fall To Nats 7-4
Carlos Marmol insists it’s too soon for him to be frustrated. Cubs fans sure are, though. Adam LaRoche homered and matched a career-high with four hits, and the Washington Nationals again rallied late against Kerry Wood and Marmol, scoring five runs in the eighth to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on Saturday.
Barney, Cubs Beat Weaver, Angels 8-1
Darwin Barney hit an RBI triple off Jered Weaver that broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-1 Sunday.
Reds’ Latos Strains Calf, Leaves 7-4 Loss To Cubs
Cincinnati right-hander Mat Latos strained his left calf during a 7-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, providing another pitching concern for the Reds.
McKnight: Matt Garza Turns In Solid Start, Teaches Youngsters
Cubs starter Matt Garza was much better in his third start than his first two. Garza threw three innings and gave up two earned on three hits and a walk. He struck out three and, most importantly, said it’s all going to plan.
Cubs’ Garza Wild In 5-0 Loss To Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Matt Garza’s wildness and beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Sunday.
Wisch: An ‘Amazing’ Zambrano? Don’t You Believe It, Chicago
I believe the guy is talented. I believe he is a decent person, albeit a ridiculously hotheaded and immature one. And I believe that he’s one of the most passionate – and entertaining – athletes in all of baseball. I also believe that the Cubs couldn’t be luckier to be done with him.
Schuster: Samardzija Will Get Shot To Start
Samardzija is coming off his best season as a professional notching eight wins in 2011 to go along with an era of 2.97.
Schuster: Garza Feels Good About 2012
Matt Garza opened up on a lot of subjects Sunday as pitchers and catchers went through their first workout at Cub’s camp.
Schuster: Epstein Almost Giddy About Beginning Of Spring Training
Theo Epstein was almost giddy talking about the beginning of Spring Training. The Cubs President said this has been a long time coming.
Ten Foot Mailbag: A ‘Linsane’ Idea Gone Horribly Wrong
Welcome to the Ten Foot Mailbag, what I hope to be a weekly feature here. That is, unless it goes horribly, horribly wrong, which is pretty much probable.
Garza, Cubs Avoid Arbitration With 1-Year, $9.5 Million Deal
The Cubs and pitcher Matt Garza avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $9.5 million.
Garza’s ALCS Ring Stolen From Home
Matt Garza’s 2008 ALCS ring was stolen from his home in Fresno, Calif.
Shepkowski: Cubs Fans Should Be Thrilled By Fielder Signing
Prince Fielder is among the best left-handed hitters in baseball, and Cubs fans are excited today because of Tuesday’s news of the Detroit Tigers signing the All-Star first baseman out of the National League Central.
Report: Cubs In Serious Talks To Trade Garza To Detroit
The Cubs are in serious talks with the Detroit Tigers to trade away pitcher Matt Garza for a package of prospects, according to a published report.
Bernstein: Ready For Zambrano, Again?
I’m done with Carlos Zambrano. The Cubs, however, may not be.
Castro Pushes Hits Total To 206, Cubs Beat Padres
Castro has 12 more hits than Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Wednesday, Castro will become the youngest player ever to lead the NL in hits in a season, at 21 years, 188 days. He’ll also become the third Cubs player in seven seasons to lead the NL in hits, joining Juan Pierre (2006) and Derrek Lee (2005).
Cubs’ Castro Gets 2 Hits, Now 1 Shy Of 200
Starlin Castro desperately wanted to get his 200th hit of the season in front of a supportive crowd at Wrigley Field. Now he’ll move on to St. Louis and try to reach the milestone.
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