Starlin Castro
Reds Complete Sweep Of Cubs
Mike Leake combined with Aroldis Chapman on a three-hitter and Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning against Travis Wood, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Wednesday for their record 12th straight win at Wrigley Field.
Wisch: By Drafting Bryant, Cubs Box In Castro
What I’m instead wondering today is what Bryant’s presence might mean for Starlin Castro’s future. Because from my view, the arrival of a stud third base prospect very much could impact the fate of the Cubs’ 23-year-old shortstop – and not just because he might stand next to him on the field.
Navarro’s 3 HRs Lift Cubs Over Sox
Dioner Navarro hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, connecting from both sides of the plate at Wrigley Field on Wednesday and leading the Chicago Cubs over the White Sox 9-3.
Bernstein: Starlin Castro Is Getting Worse
Alarm bells are going off, and nobody seems to notice or care.
Jackson, Cubs Fall To Mets
Matt Harvey won his fifth straight decision, allowing five hits in 7 1-3 innings and singling in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to lead the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Friday.
Samardzija Homers, Throws 8 Innings In Cubs’ Win
Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Harris: Cubs Add Security By Locking Up Rizzo
Anthony Rizzo gained financial security for a long time, agreeing to a seven-year deal, worth $39 million, with a team option each of the last two years for $14.5 million each year.
Cardinals Rally For 5-4 Win Over Cubs
Carlos Beltran and Jon Jay drove in two runs apiece, and the St. Louis Cardinals capped an impressive trip with a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
Feldman Tosses 3-Hitter, Cubs Top Padres 6-2
Scott Feldman retired 18 straight on his way to his first career complete game and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of former No. 1 pick Andrew Cashner’s wildness in a 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
Navarro Homers In Cubs 6-4 Loss To Marlins
Chicago’s Dioner Navarro homered in the ninth off Steve Cishek, who nonetheless earned his third save in four chances.
Wisch: Moving Castro Could Stop Short A Cubs Problem
So, what if at some point this season – I’m not suggesting that the Cubs do it just yet – the team moved Castro to third, Valbuena to second and Barney to short?
Jackson, Bowden Tie WP Mark, Giants Beat Cubs 10-7
Edwin Jackson and Michael Bowden tied a major league record by combining to throw five wild pitches in an inning, and the San Francisco Giants got another big assist from a Cubs pitcher in a three-run 10th in Sunday’s 10-7 victory over Chicago.
Cubs Rally In 9th To Beat Giants
Starlin Castro’s ninth-inning double off the center-field wall gave the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 win Friday over the San Francisco Giants.
Cubs Shutout By Pirates 3-0
Edwin Jackson gave up two runs in five innings but lost to the Pirates for the first time in seven career starts. The Cubs produced just two singles and only put a runner on third once.
Baffoe: Loving And Hating The White Sox And Cubs In 2013
Here are three reasons each to love and hate the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs respectively in 2013.
Cubs Fall To Dodgers 11-7
Castro left in the bottom of the fourth inning after pulling up on a ground ball to shortstop Wednesday during an 11-7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Starlin Castro Leaves Spring Training Game With Hamstring Injury
Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro left Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers in Mesa, Ariz. after pulling up and grabbing his leg while running to first base.
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.
Cubs Drop 8th Straight Vs. Brewers In 3-1 Loss
Mike Fiers tossed 7 1-3 solid innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night, their eighth straight victory against Chicago.
Cubs Sign Castro To 7-Year Extension
Cubs All-Star Starlin Castro isn’t going anywhere for some time.



