Chicago Cubs News

Travis Snider hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a five-run sixth and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled a strong return to the mound for Matt Garza with a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

It's been quite a journey for the 33-year-old left-handed reliever, who had his contract purchased by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Matt Harvey's start against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field didn't begin well, as he gave up two runs in the first inning.

Potential, people. Potential. Get your mind out of the gutter. Dale Sveum has his mind on getting Starlin Castro to finally tap his full potential.

Hefner lasted just four innings and Davis' slump continued in the Mets' 8-2 loss Saturday to the Chicago Cubs.

Ellen Shockley, the beer-tossing wife from the left field bleachers of Wrigley Field, wanted Chicago Cubs fans to know one thing about her: She is not a serial beer tosser.

Albert Almora has finished his rehab and will start the season in Kane County. The Smokies split a double-header and the D-Cubs and Cougars have disappointing losses.

Think the Cubs are having a rough season? It's nothing compared to what's going on in Houston and Miami.

For those of you new to the Zygote 50, it is my cheeky evaluation of players in the Cubs system.

Daniel Murphy hit a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the eighth inning as the New York Mets edged the Chicago Cubs, 4-3, Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game set at Wrigley Field.

Stewart's wife is living in Chicago waiting in the apartment he rented. He took the 72 hours to report to spend time with his wife in Des Moines.

Buoyed by a four-run first inning and a strong finish by the bullpen in support of scuffling starter Marco Estrada, the Brewers ran their winning streak to five games Friday night by beating the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, at Miller Park.

Colorado Rockies' Juan Nicasio stretches his head after giving up three runs against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, May 13, 2013, in Chicago.

Dillon Gee was decent in his start, but a pair of late home runs led the way as the Mets beat the Cubs for the second time in three games.

The Cubs have gone 12-10 since April 25, and are going for their third consecutive series win Sunday afternoon.

There's a team out there with relief pitchers piling onto the DL with injuries. Perhaps they could be interested in a certain Cubs reliever? Catching up on various bits of baseball news yesterday, I came across this article about the Atlanta Braves' bullpen troubles .

The Cubs made another error in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Mets at Wrigley Field, upping their season total to 34, the second-most in the Major Leagues.

Starter Chris Rusin gave up three runs in the top of the first inning which put Iowa in a hole that they never recovered from.

Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum announced on Saturday that pitcher Matt Garza will make his long-awaited 2013 debut for the Cubs on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates .

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