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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Ending Dynasty
Posted on July 24, 2014 at 10:24 PM.
Hey Guys,

To help save time I have decided to end posting my Cubs dynasty on two separate fronts, I will now stop blogging it. For further Cubs, check out http://www.operationsports.com/forum...w-dynasty.html

Thanks!
HH8
Friday, July 18, 2014
April 26, 2014- Cubs at Brewers
Posted on July 18, 2014 at 06:15 PM.


Ruggiano Walk-Off Sends Cubs Away with Game 2 of I-94 Series


Cubs at Brewers |
Apr 26, 2014123456789ExtrasRHE
Chicago (9-13)0000000002280
Milwaukee (13-11)0000000000030
W: Strop (2-1) L: Gorzelanny (1-2) S: Veras (5)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCHCMIL
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF4000110.240
Sweeney, LF5020010.281
Castro, SS4000100.253
Rizzo, 1B4020000.284
Schierholtz, RF4010000.262
Baez, 2B4000010.200
Castillo, C4010010.190
Olt, 3B4110020.150
Jackson, P3000010.000
Ruggiano, OF1112001.203
TEAM TOTALS37282271
BATTING:
HR: Ruggiano 2 (2)
RBI: Ruggiano 2 (4)
GIDP: Baez
Milwaukee Brewers
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Segura, SS3000100.257
Gennett, 2B4010000.319
Ramirez, 3B4000010.313
Braun, RF4020000.395
Lucroy, C4000040.220
Gomez, CF4000010.172
Davis, LF4000010.227
Reynolds, 1B1000100.284
Morris, 1B2000020.125
Overbay, OF0000100.318
Peralta, P1000000.000
Weeks, 2B1000000.318
TEAM TOTALS32030390
BATTING:
SAC: Peralta
BASERUNNING:
SB: Segura (5), Braun (3), Reynolds (1)
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Jackson8.02003500.83
Strop (W, 2-1)1.01000305.23
Veras (S, 5)1.00000100.00
TEAM TOTALS10.0300390
Milwaukee Brewers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Peralta8.05002605.12
Gorzelanny (1-2)1.12220003.60
Figaro0.21000103.18


Yesterday's Notable Transactions

Athletics
Placed 2B Alberto Callaspo on 15-day DL.
Recalled 2B Eric Sogard from Triple-A Sacramento.

Marlins
Placed CF Marcell Ozuna on 15-day DL.
Recalled SS Derek Dietrich from Triple-A New Orleans.

Pirates
Activated SP Brandon Cumpton from DL.
Optioned RP Bryan Morris to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Friday, July 11, 2014
April 25, 2014- Cubs at Brewers
Posted on July 11, 2014 at 11:34 PM.


Monster 6th Inning Leads Brewers to Victory


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 25, 2014

MILWAUKEE- The first I-94 series of the new season did not disappoint, as the Cubs (9-12) and Brewers (12-10) squared off.

The Brewers took the lead in the very first inning after leadoff man Jean Segura homered, putting Travis Wood (3-0) in the hole early. On the other side of the ball, Brewers starter Marco Estrada (2-1) did not allow any runners on base until the third, when rookie 2B Javier Baez walked and stole second. A liner from C Welington Castillo would move Baez to 3rd, and when Emilio Bonifacio walked, it would become very promising indeed. However, Ryan Sweeney grounded into a tailor-made double play, and the Cubs came away with nothing. The Brewers would make them pay in the bottom of that very inning when they added another HR, this one a solo shot from Carlos Gomez.

The Cubs showed some signs of life when Anthony Rizzo doubled and Nate Schierholtz drove him around in the fourth. But the chance to tie the game, and the excitement around Baez's first major league hit, were dampened when Schierholtz was thrown out at home.

The next inning, Wood allowed a couple men on base, and was promptly pulled. But relief pitcher Carlos Villanueva didn't help matters, as he gave up four runs, capped off by a three-run HR from Mark Reynolds, making the game 6-1.

The Cubs would load the bases in the ninth in an attempt to make the game closer than it really was, but a groundout would end the game. To add insult to injury, loading the bases gave middling relief pitcher Michael Fiers the first save of his career and one that he really didn't earn.

Anthony Rizzo's 3-for-4 day with two extra-base hits was impressive, and he will hope to continue that production in the other two games of the series. Javier Baez's first hits also couldn't have come at a more impressive time, as he was 2-for-3, getting on base 3 times. Welington Castillo is finally looking to break out of his cold streak, and is doing just that with consecutive multiple-hit games. The Brewers didn't have any notable performers, but they will hope for better from Ryan Braun, who could not manage a hit today.

Games 2 and 3 follow tomorrow and Sunday.

Andrew Kovalchuk is a journalist who writes for MLB.com and ESPN.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsAndyK.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 25, 2014123456789RHE
Chicago (9-12)000100000190
Milwaukee (12-10)10100400x680
W: Estrada (3-1) L: Wood (3-1) S: Fiers (1)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCHCMIL
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF3000100.254
Sweeney, LF4000000.269
Castro, SS4010010.264
Rizzo, 1B4130010.274
Schierholtz, RF4011000.263
Valbuena, 3B4000010.250
Baez, 2B3020100.333
Castillo, C3020100.186
Wood, P2000010.111
Baker, C1000000.167
Olt, 3B1000000.143
TEAM TOTALS33191340
BATTING:
2B: Rizzo 2 (6)
RBI: Schierholtz (4)
GIDP: Sweeney
BASERUNNING:
SB: Baez (1)
Milwaukee Brewers
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Segura, SS4111011.265
Gomez, CF4111001.181
Ramirez, 3B4010020.326
Braun, RF4000020.390
Lucroy, C2110200.231
Davis, LF4111010.242
Weeks, 2B3111010.326
Reynolds, 1B1113201.288
Estrada, P1000010.000
Gennett, 2B1010000.324
Morris, C1000000.167
TEAM TOTALS29686573
BATTING:
HR: Segura (4), Gomez (3), Reynolds (7)
RBI: Segura (14), Davis (10), Gomez (12), Reynolds 3 (15)
HBP: Reynolds
SAC: Estrada
BASERUNNING:
SB: Lucroy (2)
CS: Davis (1), Lucroy 2 (2)
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Wood (L, 3-1)5.24444533.14
Villanueva0.02220004.32
Wada0.11000109.00
Parker1.01000105.68
Veras1.00001000.00
TEAM TOTALS8.0866573
PITCHING:
WP: Wood (1)
Milwaukee Brewers
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Estrada (W, 3-1)6.06112402.73
Kintzler (H, 2)1.00001003.55
Henderson1.00000003.00
Gorzelanny0.23000002.08
Fiers (S, 1)0.100000013.00
TEAM TOTALS9.0911340


Yesterday's Notable Transactions

Marlins
Activated RP Kevin Slowey from DL.
Optioned RP Arquimedes Caminero to Triple-A New Orleans.
Sent RP Rett Varner from Triple-A New Orleans to Double-A Jacksonville.
Sent RP Chris Hatcher from Double-A Jacksonville to Class-A Jupiter.

Mets
Placed C Juan Centeno on 15-day DL.
Recalled CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Promoted C Kevin Plaweki from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Promoted C Cam Maron from Class-A St. Lucie to Double-A Binghamton.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
April 24, 2014- Diamondbacks at Cubs
Posted on July 5, 2014 at 04:58 PM.


Samardzija Pitches Perfect Game as Cubs Down Diamondbacks 4-0

By Evan Ritter, MLB.com Cubs Correspondent, April 24, 2014

CHICAGO- Coming into the series down 2-1, the Chicago Cubs (8-12) came into today needing a big win, and they delivered in spectacular fashion. Jeff Samardzija (1-2) pitched his way into a shutout and possibly back into the good graces of the Chicago management. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson would continue his curious pitcher selection as Trevor Cahill (0-1) took the mound despite having appeared in the last two games.

The Cubs were kept scoreless through five, but showed some life in the sixth, when CF Emilio Bonifacio bunted and legged out a single against Josh Collmenter. The next batter flew out, so Bonifacio decided to break for second and got there in time, increasing his hold on the NL Stolen Base category. Then, Starlin Castro lined to right, scoring Bonifacio from second. Anthony Rizzo would line to the gap, scoring Castro and getting him to second with his 4th double of the season. Nate Schierholtz would finish it off with a moon shot to right center field, netting him a well-earned 1st home run of the season.

Although the Diamondbacks threatened at least one run, they could not bring it across, and Samardzija finished nine innings.

The Cubs were buoyed by Nate Schierholtz, who went 2-for-4 including the HR. In other news, Javier Baez's first major league hit will have to wait, as he did not hit in 3 attempts and struck out once.

Following this, the Cubs are on the road for consecutive away series at Milwaukee and Cincinnati. The D-Backs will play home-and-home series against Philadelphia and Colorado.

Evan Ritter is a sports columnist for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @evan_ritter0286.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
Jan 1, 123456789RHE
Arizona (14-10)000000000040
Chicago (8-12)000004000491
W: Samardzija (2-2) L: Collmenter (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSARICHC
Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF4110000.265
Sweeney, LF4010000.292
Castro, SS4121000.265
Rizzo, 1B4121000.250
Schierholtz, RF4122001.264
Valbuena, 3B3000110.286
Baez, 2B3000010.000
Baker, C3000000.176
Samardzija, P3010010.333
TEAM TOTALS32494131
BATTING:
2B: Rizzo (4)
HR: Schierholtz (1)
RBI: Castro (15), Rizzo (13), Schierholtz 2 (3)
GIDP: Schierholtz
BASERUNNING:
SB: Bonifacio (9), Valbuena (1)
FIELDING:
E: Bonifacio (2)
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Campana, CF4020000.300
Parra, RF4020000.269
Goldschmidt, 1B3000100.352
Trumbo, LF4000000.290
Hill, 2B1000310.330
Chavez, 3B2000200.317
Gregorius, SS3000000.222
Gosewisch, C3000010.227
Cahill, P1000000.000
Montero, C1000000.243
Prado, 2B1000000.278
TEAM TOTALS27040620
BATTING:
GIDP: Parra, Trumbo, Chavez
BASERUNNING:
CS: Hill
Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Samardzija (W, 2-2)9.04006203.60
TEAM TOTALS9.0400620
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Cahill 4.03000005.54
Collmenter (L, 0-1)1.144400127.00
Perez0.20001108.00
Thatcher2.02000204.50
TEAM TOTALS8.0944131


Yesterday's Transactions

Braves
Placed 1B Seth Loman on 15-day DL.
Placed OF Jason Heyward on 15-day DL.
Promoted 1B Barrett Kleinknect from Class-A Myrtle Beach to Double-A Mississippi.
Promoted OF Josh Elander from Class-A Myrtle Beach to Double-A Mississippi.
Promoted OF Derrick Mitchell from Double-A Missisippi to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Recalled OF Jose Costanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Cubs
Placed Darwin Barney on 60-day DL.
Promoted 3B Jeimer Candelario from Class-A Daytona to Double-A Tennessee.
Promoted SS Jeudy Valdez from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa.
Recalled SS Javier Baez from Triple-A Iowa.
Purchased the contract of SS Javier Baez from Triple-A Iowa.

Diamondbacks
Placed SP Wade Miley on 15-day DL.
Activated RP Evan Marshall from DL.
Recalled RP Josh Collmenter from Triple-A Reno.

Mets
Placed SP Rainy Lara on 15-day DL.
Promoted SP Michael Fulmer from Class-A Saint Lucie to Double-A Binghamton.

Phillies
Placed 2B Cesar Hernandez on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Adam Loewen from Class-A Clearwater to Double-A Reading.
Promoted 2B Matt Tolbert from Double-A Reading to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Pirates
Placed 3B Jarek Cunningham on 15-day DL.
Promoted CF Barrett Barnes from Class-A Bradenton to Double-A Altoona.

Twins
Placed SS Eduardo Escobar on 15-day DL.
Promoted 2B Eddie Rosario from Class-A Fort Myers to Double-A New Britain.
Promoted CF Byron Buxton from Double-A New Britain to Triple-A Rochester.

Yankees
Activated SP David Phelps from DL.
Optioned RP Adam Warren to Triple-A Scranton/WB.
Sent RP Daniel Burawa from Triple-A Scranton/WB to Double-A Trenton.
Sent RP Charley Short from Double-A Trenton to Class-A Tampa.
Friday, July 4, 2014
Barney Injured, Baez Called Up
Posted on July 4, 2014 at 07:39 PM.


Barney Out for 2-3 Months with Hand Injury


CHICAGO- The Cubs' lineup suffered another blow yesterday as Darwin Barney was confirmed to have been placed on the 60-day DL after getting hit by a line drive, fracturing the fourth metacarpal, hamate, and pisiform bones in his right hand.

The Cubs' infield will receive a boost from the injury, as top prospect Javier Baez has been called up from Triple-A to replace Barney. Sources suggest he will be given the starting 2B position and be an everyday player.

We'll see how he performs, but now the fans at Wrigley get their first look at the exciting young infielder. For the Tribune, I'm Arnold Scheffbaum.
April 23, 2014- Diamondbacks at Cubs
Posted on July 4, 2014 at 07:30 PM.


Late Game Surge from Arizona Wins Game 2

By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 23, 2014

CHICAGO- The Cubs (8-11) may have had their best offensive game this season, but the pitching is what did them in as the Diamondbacks (13-10) capitalized off the mistakes to win 7-4.

Both pitchers, Jake Arrieta (0-1) and Wade Miley (2-0) pitched scoreless through five, although Miley had to leave due to an injury and was replaced by Trevor Cahill. Another notable injury occurred in the fourth when Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney was drilled in the hand by a line drive and had to leave the game in obvious pain.

Arizona got the first runs in the sixth, when Paul Goldschmidt cracked a deep fly with one on that made it into the stands. The D-Backs would add one more, and the Cubs found themselves in a deep hole.

Mike Olt's first major league home run would, however, bring the Cubs back into it, and with the bases loaded, a double from Welington Castillo would clear the bases to give the Cubs the lead.

It didn't stand, though, as relief pitcher Blake Parker would give up four runs to put the D-Backs back in the lead. Addison Reed would finish off the game for his seventh save of the season.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
April 23, 2014- Diamondbacks at Cubs
Posted on July 3, 2014 at 10:47 PM.


Diamondbacks Blank Cubs


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 22, 2014

CHICAGO- It was a pivotal game for both Chicago (8-10) and Arizona (12-10), and both pitching staffs played like it. But in the end, one team pulled away from the other.

The first five innings came and went for both teams. Although the Diamondbacks were able to get a few extra-base hits, Jason Hammel (0-2) held them at bay. The Cubs were less offensive-minded, as Brandon McCarthy (1-0) held them to one hit.

In the fifth, the D-Backs scored first after Tony Campana singled and stole second. A grounder and sacrifice fly from first baseman Paul Goldschmidt would plate him.

The Cubs brought in the bullpen to keep it close, but they opened it up, making the game 4-0 Arizona, and the Cubs could not even tack one run on the scoreboard.

With the series tied 1-1, games 3 and 4 loom tomorrow and the 24th.

Andrew Kovalchuk covers the NL Central for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsAndyK.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
Apr 22, 2014123456789RHE
Arizona (12-10)000001030480
Chicago (8-10)000000000021
W: McCarthy (3-0) L: Hammel (0-3) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSARICHC
Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Campana, CF5220000.296
Parra, RF5010000.229
Goldschmidt, 1B3112010.361
Trumbo, LF3100100.318
Montero, C2000210.250
Hill, 2B4022000.330
Chavez, 3B3000110.316
Gregorius, SS4020010.232
McCarthy, P3000010.000
Prado, 2B1000000.286
TEAM TOTALS33484450
BATTING:
2B: Parra (4), Hill (6), Goldschmidt (6), Gregorius (5)
RBI: Hill 2 (16), Goldschmidt 2 (20)
SF: Goldschmidt
GIDP: Hill
BASERUNNING:
SB: Campana (6), Gregorius (1)
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Valbuena, 3B4000000.304
Kalish, RF4000010.150
Castro, SS4000010.257
Rizzo, 1B3000100.236
Lake, LF3000010.138
Ruggiano, CF3000010.167
Barney, 2B3010000.237
Castillo, C2010100.151
Hammel, P1000000.333
Schierholtz, OF0000100.229
Bonifacio, OF0000100.288
TEAM TOTALS27020440
BATTING:
GIDP: Lake, Castillo
FIELDING:
E: Castro
Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
McCarthy (W, 3-0)8.02004302.17
Hernandez1.00000103.24
TEAM TOTALS9.0200440
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Hammel (L, 0-3)6.04111403.52
Russell1.22110004.73
Strop0.01221005.79
Wright0.11002100.00
Villanueva1.00000002.16
TEAM TOTALS9.0844450


Yesterday's Transactions

Astros
Activated CP Jesse Crain from the disabled list.
Designated RP Chia-Jen Lo for assignment.
Optioned SP Paul Clemens to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Sent RP Josh Zeid from Triple-A Oklahoma City to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Dodgers
Placed C Griff Erickson on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Jacob Scavuzzo from Class-A Inland Empire to Double-A Chattanooga.

Giants
Placed SP Ryan Vogelsong on 15-day DL.
Recalled SP Edwin Escobar from Triple-A Fresno.
Promoted SP Ty Blach from Double-A Richmond to Triple-A Fresno.
Promoted RP Adam Reifer from Class-A San Jose to Double-A Richmond.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
April 21, 2014- Diamondbacks at Cubs
Posted on July 2, 2014 at 11:20 PM.


Home Run Fest at Wrigley as Cubs take Game 1 of Series


By John Taylor, MLB.com Journalist, April 21, 2014

CHICAGO- Coming off a win, the Chicago Cubs (7-10) had a home run fest, hitting four in a game. But the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-9) weren't invited.

The D-Backs took the lead in the first following a Mike Olt error and a Paul Goldschmidt double, but the Cubs jumped back to the lead after Emilio Bonifacio and Luis Valbuena homered. Both Edwin Jackson (1-1) and Daniel Hudson (1-1) would settle down, but Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson made the curious decision to pull Hudson for Trevor Cahill to begin the third. It would be a bad decision, as the Cubs would jump on him for three runs.

After that, it was pretty much over. The D-Backs would get another in the sixth, but two more HRs from Starlin Castro pretty much ended any chance of an Arizona comeback.

Luis Valbuena can feel the starting 3B job in Chicago growing nearer after this impressive game, even more so considering the performance of Mike Olt, who was 0-for-4. Nate Schierholtz also had a nice game to help lift his confidence with 2 hits.

The next three games follow.

John Taylor covers the NL West for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @johntaylorMLB.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs
Apr 21, 2014123456789RHE
Arizona (12-9)100001000240
Chicago (7-10)20301001x7102
W: Jackson (2-1) L: Hudson (1-2) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSARICHC
Arizona Diamondbacks
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Campana, CF4111000.288
Parra, RF4000000.231
Goldschmidt, 1B4011020.363
Trumbo, LF3000110.329
Montero, C4010000.258
Hill, 2B4000000.321
Chavez, 3B3000000.333
Gregorius, SS3000000.215
Hudson, P0000000.100
Cahill, P1000000.000
Prado, 2B1110000.292
Pollock, OF1000000.238
TEAM TOTALS32242130
BATTING:
2B: Goldschmidt (5)
3B: Campana (2)
RBI: Goldschmidt (18), Campana (4)
GIDP: Hill
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF4221001.288
Valbuena, 2B4221001.368
Castro, SS4334002.271
Rizzo, 1B4011000.246
Schierholtz, RF4020010.229
Olt, 3B4000010.137
Kalish, LF4000010.187
Castillo, C2000110.137
Jackson, P2000010.000
Lake, PH1000000.154
TEAM TOTALS337107154
BATTING:
3B: Castro (1)
HR: Castro 2 (5), Bonifacio (2), Valbuena (2)
RBI: Castro 4 (14), Bonifacio (6), Rizzo (12), Valbuena (4)
GIDP: Jackson
FIELDING:
E: Parker (1), Olt (3)
Arizona Diamondbacks
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Hudson (L, 1-2)2.02220123.34
Cahill2.16441119.00
Perez0.20000108.64
Ziegler2.00000102.57
Thatcher0.12110015.63
Putz0.20000106.17
TEAM TOTALS8.01077154
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Jackson (W, 2-1)6.04210201.09
Wada (H, 1)1.000000010.80
Parker1.00000003.97
Veras1.00001100.00
TEAM TOTALS9.0421130


Yesterday's Transactions
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
April 20, 2014- Cubs at Reds
Posted on July 1, 2014 at 08:54 PM.


Cubs Take Thriller Late off Rizzo HR


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 20, 2014

CHICAGO- The Chicago Cubs (6-10) had already lost two games of the series to the Cincinnati Reds (9-8), and were staring a sweep in the face. But a late-game comeback got them the lead in the eighth, and they never looked back.

Travis Wood (3-0), the only undefeated pitcher in the Cubs' rotation, took the mound and immediately fired darts through the first three, allowing only one hit to Joey Votto. Reds starter Johnny Cueto (1-0), also undefeated, did likewise, although Cubs CF Emilio Bonifacio managed to get up to 2nd on a stolen base.

In the fourth, it got tricky for Wood. After striking out Jay Bruce, he walked Todd Frazier, who got to second after a John Baker passed ball. With two outs, Chris Heisey doubled to center, putting the Reds on the board. Then, catcher Devin Mesoraco, starting for the first time this season, hit a deep fly into the left field corner that would drop for two bases. Even pitcher Cueto got in on the fun, grounding through the second base hole to advance the runner to third. Brandon Phillips grounded out to end the inning, but the damage had been done.

The Cubs would answer back in the bottom of the inning. Anthony Rizzo singled and Junior Lake, who was playing third base today, walked. Nate Schierholtz's hit would score Rizzo, but the throw from right cut down Lake at the plate to end the Cubs' rally.

The breakthrough did not come until the eighth. Emilio Bonifacio would walk and steal second. A ground out from LF Ryan Sweeney and a fly from Starlin Castro scored Bonifacio to tie the game. Rizzo would then turn on Jonathan Broxton's next pitch and whack it into the center field bleachers to give the Cubs the lead, 3-2. Although the nerves came back when closer Jose Veras put two men on base, he struck out two to earn his fourth save of the year, and the Cubs a win.

Although Chris Heisey had a hit, his three strikeouts are sure to displease the Reds staff. Likewise Junior Lake for the Cubs. Having seen enough of Mike Olt, they are now trying out replacements at third base, and Lake's performance was most likely not enough to earn him the starting job at that position.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
Apr 20, 2014123456789RHE
Cincinnati (9-8)000200000271
Chicago (6-10)00010002x340
W: Strop (1-1) L: Broxton (0-1) S: Veras (4)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCINCHC
Cincinnati Reds
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Phillips, 2B4020100.403
Cozart, SS3000200.238
Votto, 1B5010000.269
Bruce, RF4000010.269
Frazier, 3B3100110.339
Ludwick, LF3010110.259
Heisey, CF4111030.172
Mesoraco, C3011000.050
Schumaker, CF1000000.250
Cueto, P3010000.250
s-Hamilton, CF0000100.208
TEAM TOTALS33272660
BATTING:
2B: Heisey (3), Mesoraco (1)
RBI: Heisey (3), Mesoraco (1)
BASERUNNING:
SB: Cozart (1), Phillips (2)
CS: Ludwick (1)
FIELDING:
E: Frazier (4)
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF3120100.273
Sweeney, LF4000000.295
Castro, SS3001000.242
Rizzo, 1B4221011.246
Lake, 3B3000110.160
Schierholtz, RF3000010.205
Barney, 2B2001100.232
Baker, C3000000.214
Wood, P2000020.143
Ruggiano, CF0000100.176
TEAM TOTALS27343451
BATTING:
HR: Rizzo (6)
RBI: Castro (10), Rizzo (11), Barney (5)
SF: Castro
BASERUNNING:
SB: Bonifacio 2 (8)
CS: Ruggiano (1)
FIELDING:
PB: Baker 2 (2)
Cincinnati Reds
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Cueto6.22114401.52
Broxton (L, 0-1)1.02220014.70
LeCure0.10000105.00
TEAM TOTALS8.0433451
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Wood5.05223302.35
Villanueva2.01001102.45
Strop (W, 1-1)1.01000203.86
Veras (S, 4)1.00000200.00
TEAM TOTALS9.0722660
Friday, June 13, 2014
April 19, 2014- Reds at Cubs
Posted on June 13, 2014 at 04:53 PM.


Reds Escape with Win despite allowing 3 HR, 5 Runs


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 19, 2014

CHICAGO- The Cincinnati Reds (8-8), fresh off a victory yesterday, came into today wanting this game to move up in the NL Central. The Cubs (6-9) wanted to stay competitive in the same division. The result was a great game. The Cubs would start Jeff Samardzija (1-2) against Homer Bailey (1-0).

Samardzija shut down the first three innings and the Cubs got six hits, but none of those runners could manage to come home. Finally, the scoring was opened by 3B Luis Valbuena, who hit a blast to right in the second. However, the Reds would answer as perennial All-Star 1B Joey Votto hit a home run of his own in the third, putting the Reds up by 1. An RBI double by Brandon Phillips would put the Cubs in a 3-1 hole.

Bailey rebounded while Samardzija faded, but neither pitcher gave up any more runs. In the sixth with the relievers in, Ryan Ludwick homered to put the Reds up 4-1. Valbuena would bring one back for the Cubs with an RBI triple. Then Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run shot to tie the game.

Alas, fate was not on the Cubs' side. In the eighth, relief pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada, a recent call-up, allowed two runs. Starlin Castro would get one back in the ninth off his fifth homer, but Aroldis Chapman struck out the next two batters to record his seventh save in 2014.

Game 3 is tomorrow at 1:05.

Andrew Kovalchuk covers the NL Central for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsAndyK.

Cincinnati Reds at Chicago Cubs
Apr 19, 2014123456789RHE
Cincinnati (8-8)0003001206102
Chicago (6-9)010001201590
W: Marshall (2-0) L: Wada (0-1) S: Chapman (7)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCINCHC
Cincinnati Reds
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Phillips, 2B5010000.397
Cozart, SS3110010.250
Schumaker, OF1110000.261
s-Santiago, SS1000000.200
Votto, 1B4122001.274
Bruce, RF3100000.286
r-Hamilton, OF0100000.208
Frazier, 3B3012110.357
Heisey, LF4000010.167
Ludwick, CF3112001.255
Pena, C4020000.267
Bailey, P2010000.167
Mesoraco, C1000000.000
BATTING:
2B: Phillips (4)
HR: Votto (3), Ludwick (3)
RBI: Votto 2 (7), Ludwick 2 (11), Frazier 2 (15)
HBP: Bruce
SF: Ludwick
SAC: Bailey
GIDP: Mesoraco
BASERUNNING:
SB: Hamilton (4)
FIELDING:
E: Cozart (4), Frazier (3)
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF4110120.250
Sweeney, LF5030010.325
Castro, SS5121001.254
Rizzo, 1B5112011.230
Schierholtz, RF4000020.220
Castillo, C4100020.143
Valbuena, 3B3122101.333
Barney, 2B3000120.241
Samardzija, P1000000.333
Ruggiano, OF1000000.176
Lake, OF1000010.182
TEAM TOTALS365953113
BATTING:
2B: Sweeney (2)
3B: Valbuena (1)
HR: Castro (3), Rizzo (5), Valbuena (1)
RBI: Castro (9), Rizzo 2 (10), Valbuena 2 (3)
SAC: Samardzija
Cincinnati Reds
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Bailey6.07322412.86
Parra (BS, 2)0.21110012.16
Marshall (W, 2-0)1.10001401.69
Chapman (S, 7)1.01110315.87
TEAM TOTALS9.09543113
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Samardzija6.03331315.13
Villanueva0.11110003.38
Strop0.21000004.32
Wada (L, 0-1)0.132200127.00
Parker0.20000004.35
Russell1.02000004.63
TEAM TOTALS9.01066132


Yesterday's Transactions

Brewers
Activated SP Johnny Hellweg from DL.
Sent RP Casey Medlin from Double-A Huntsville to Class-A Brevard County.

Dodgers
Placed OF Mike Baxter on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Alex Santana from Class-A Inland Empire to Double-A Chattanooga.

Giants
Placed SP Matt Cain on 15-day DL.
Promoted RP Rafael Dolis from Class-A San Jose to Double-A Richmond.
Promoted SP Kyle Crick from Double-A Richmond to Triple-A Fresno.
Recalled SP Mike Kickham from Triple-A Fresno.

Orioles
Placed OF Ronald Bermudez on 15-day DL.
Promoted 3B Michael Almanzar from Class-A Frederick to Double-A Bowie.

Phillies
Placed SP Adam Morgan on 15-day DL.
Activated RP Brad Lincoln from DL.
Sent RP Mario Holland from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to Double-A Reading.
Optioned RP B.J. Rosenberg to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Yankees
Placed OF Slade Heathcott on 15-day DL.
Promoted C Peter O'Brien from Class-A Tampa to Double-A Trenton.
Promoted OF Mason Williams from Double-A Trenton to Triple-A Scranton/WB.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
April 18, 2014- Reds at Cubs
Posted on June 8, 2014 at 05:23 PM.
Note: I uploaded the screenshots of the boxscore from the game because I'm a little pressed for time. Tell me if you guys like it this way or would prefer I make the table.
-HH8



Reds Win Extra-Innings Battle in Wrigley


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 18, 2014

CHICAGO- Both the Cubs (6-8) and Reds (7-8) came into today looking for a win, and neither would back down from the other.

The Reds fired the first shot in the second when Todd Frazier hit a home run. But the Cubs answered back after consecutive doubles from Anthony Rizzo and Nate Schierholtz. Again in the third, the Reds took the lead, only for the Cubs to equalize. The teams kept at it all the way through the end of nine.

Although both teams put runners on base, they failed to score until the top of the 11th. With the bases full, Cincinnati 2B Brandon Phillips chopped a ball to second that should have ended the inning with one away. But Phillips was able to just beat the throw out, and Aroldis Chapman locked the door on the Cubs for his 6th save of the young season.

A big performer for the Cubs was Nate Schierholtz, who went 3-for-5 and drove in a run. However, Ryan Kalish's 0-for-4 was disappointing and something he can't afford if he wants more playing time. On the other side of the ball, Brandon Phillips managed the most hits of all the Reds and ultimately drove in the winning run.

Games 2 and 3 are tomorrow and Saturday.

Andrew Kovalchuk covers the NL Central for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsAndyK.










Yesterday's Transactions
Top 2014 Prospects
Posted on June 8, 2014 at 01:17 PM.


Profiling the top 5 prospects in the 2014 Draft

By Arnold Scheffbaum, Tribune Sports Columnist

#5- SP Michael Holmes, Barstow (CA) High School

The third of four great pitching prospects, Holmes brings a balanced approach to the table. He's not the hardest thrower, but can get swings and misses on his breaking stuff.

#4- 1B Mitchell Sheehan, Texas

The Canadian-born Sheehan has a powerful bat and could fit in well as a number 4 hitter. One problem is his speed: he's not the fastest and he's projected to be even slower when he makes it to the major leagues.

#3- RP Justin Forrest, Stanford

It looked like not signing a contract when he was taken four years ago by the Padres proved to be a wise move for Forrest. He chose to develop in college instead, and has honed his breaking balls to be lethal on 0-2.

#2- SP Dan Fraser, Michigan State

Another Canuck, Fraser brings a powerful fastball to the table. At his peak, he is projected to be throwing into the 100+ mph range. His placement isn't there just yet, though: he gave up a lot of base on balls this season.

#1- SS Barack Gilchrist, Georgia Tech

Gilchrist is by far the best position player in this draft class, mainly because of his speed. He slots in at a #1 hitter and could be moved straight to Double-A upon his debut.
April 16, 2014- Cubs at Yankees
Posted on June 8, 2014 at 12:45 PM.


Yankees Win Close Pitching Duel


By Eric Fisher, MLB.com Journalist, April 16, 2014

NEW YORK- The Cubs (6-7) faced the Yankees (6-8) in today's matchup. Both teams came in needing to get to .500. The pitching matchup featured Ivan Nova (0-1) for New York and Jason Hammel (0-2) for the Cubs.

Both pitchers got off to good starts, but a single mistake from Hammel might have cost the Cubs the game. In the second, Mark Texeira got over a 2-0 fastball and drove it into the right-field bleachers. Hammel rebounded after that, but the Cubs could get no runs off Nova despite having a couple good chances. In the sixth, Hammel loaded the bases with two away and Carlos Beltran hit it up the gap. It would end the inning after the second runner was tagged out at home, but the Yanks were now up 2-0.

Things got interesting in the sixth, when Anthony Rizzo hit a home run of his own. But despite that, and despite the Cubs putting two runners on in the eighth and one in the ninth, they were unable to retake the lead. The save went to David Robertson (3).

As Cubs' left fielder Ryan Sweeney was out for today's game with the flu, Ryan Kalish filled in and managed two hits. This performance has to go a long way in increasing his standing with the organization. On the other side, six Yankees managed a hit today.

The Cubs will travel home for their next two series, beginning on the 18th. The Yankees will have two away series separated by a day of rest.

Eric Fisher covers the AL East for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @efish2.

Chicago Cubs at New York Yankees
Apr 16, 2014123456789RHE
Chicago (6-7)000000100140
New York (6-8)010001000263
W: Nova (1-1) L: Hammel (0-2) S: Robertson (4)
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCHCNYY
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF3000130.250
Kalish, LF4020000.333
Castro, SS4010000.245
Rizzo, 1B4111011.235
Schierholtz, RF3000100.187
Ruggiano, DH4000010.163
Castillo, C4000010.175
Barney, 2B1000300.255
Olt, 3B3000000.159
TEAM TOTALS30141561
BATTING:
2B: Castro (2)
HR: Rizzo (4)
RBI: Rizzo (8)
GIDP: Castro, Olt, Ruggiano
New York Yankees
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Gardner, LF4010000.226
Jeter, SS4110010.180
Ellsbury, CF4010000.185
Texeira, 1B2111101.250
Beltran, RF3011000.286
Soriano, DH1000200.345
Cervelli, C3000000.133
Suzuki, 3B3010000.310
Johnson, 2B3000000.250
TEAM TOTALS27262311
BATTING:
HR: Texeira (2)
RBI: Beltran (7), Texeira (7)
GIDP: Johnson
BASERUNNING:
SB: Gardner (7)
CS: Soriano (1)
FIELDING:
E: Suzuki 3 (3)
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Hammel (L, 0-2)6.06222114.24
Parker0.10001004.00
Russell1.20000005.59
New York Yankees
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Nova (W, 1-1)6.23113413.18
Claiborne (H, 2)0.10001003.72
Kelley (H, 4)1.01000101.54
Robertson (S, 4)1.00001100.00
TEAM TOTALS9.0411561
PITCHING:
WP: Robertson (1)


Yesterday's Transactions

Cubs
Placed SP Chris Rusin and SP Paul Blackburn on 15-day DL.
Promoted SP Duane Underwood from Class-A Daytona to Double-A Tennessee.
Promoted SP Jen-Ho Tseng from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa.
Recalled SP Tsuyoshi Wada from Triple-A Iowa.

Dodgers
Placed SP Josh Beckett on 15-day DL.
Promoted RP Juan Ramon Noriega from Class-A Inland Empire to Double-A Chattanooga.
Promoted RP Onelki Garcia from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Recalled RP Chris Perez from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Padres
Placed 1B Tommy Medica on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Lee Orr from Class-A Lake Elsinore to Double-A San Antonio.
Promoted 2B Cory Spangenberg from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A El Paso.
Cubs Injury News- April 15, 2014
Posted on June 8, 2014 at 12:07 AM.


Rusin Out 3-4 Weeks with Strained Pectoral


By Arnold Scheffbaum, Tribune Sports Columnist, April 16, 2014

CHICAGO- After a narrow escape earlier this month, the Cubs have got it for real.

Cubs manager Rick Renteria has confirmed that young LHP Chris Rusin will be out for at least three weeks after straining his left pectoral muscle in the victory against the Yankees yesterday.

Renteria had this to say: "You hate to see a guy get hurt this early in the season, especially a pitcher with such promise. All of us at the club, players and managers alike, wish Chris a speedy recovery."

Edwin Jackson, another pitcher on the roster who thought that he had been injured early on, also spoke on the situation. "It's really terrible to see that happen," Jackson said to a press panel earlier today. "Obviously I am 100% and ready to get back in the rotation, but this was not exactly the way I wanted to do it. My condolences go out to Chris. Having been in the same situation a few games ago, I know how bad it is to be hurt only a few weeks into the season."

Of course, the Cubs would need a replacement for Rusin to work out of the bullpen. And so Tsuyoshi Wada, a 33-year old Japanese lefthanded veteran, received a call late last night to pack his bags and make it out to New York.

With four other pitchers already on the DL, the Cubs truly are in desperate need of another starter. We'll see if they can remain healthy for now.

Arnold Scheffbaum has written for the Tribune since 1996. He lives in Forest Park with his wife and children and supports the Cubs.

Cubs Injury Report- April 15, 2014
PosPlayerInjury Note
2BArismendy AlcantaraBruised hand, day-to-day
SPChris Rusin (15-day DL)Strained pectoral, 3-4 weeks
SPRob Zastryzny (15-day DL)Back stiffness, 1-2 weeks
SPTyler Skulina (15-day DL)Bruised ribs, 1-2 weeks
SPC.J. Edwards (15-day DL)Shoulder soreness, 2-3 weeks
SPJustin Grimm (15-day DL)Bruised ribs, 2-3 weeks
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Saturday, June 7, 2014
April 15, 2014- Cubs at Yankees
Posted on June 7, 2014 at 11:45 PM.


Cubs Dominate Yankees in 9-0 Shutout


By Andrew Kovalchuk, MLB.com Journalist, April 15, 2014

NEW YORK- The Cubs (5-7) were searching for a win today to build on their good performance last week. They would take on the Yankees (6-7) in interleague play.

The Cubs would take rookie Bruce Billings (0-0), getting his first start in MLB. He had been called up to replace the injured C.C. Sabathia, but the Cubs took him to task in the first. Emilio Bonifacio singled and stole 2nd, and a line drive from Starlin Castro into the outfield hole would score the first run. Cubs starter Chris Rusin (0-1) would get the start, filling in for Edwin Jackson, who has been rested following a near-injury scare in his last start. However, in a bizarre twist, Rusin would leave the field in the bottom of the 3rd after apparently injuring his pectoral quite badly.

Jackson would not get a rest as he was called in. However, any doubts about him being 100% were quelled as he went seven innings and allowed no runs. He and Travis Wood have stood out early on in a rotation that's been shaky to say the least.

The Cubs began to pour on more offense in the 4th when the catcher Welington Castillo homered. With Billings' first start in MLB not going five innings, the relievers were summoned to hold the Cubs at two. But in the fifth, the Cubs scored four runs, three coming off a moon shot from 1B Anthony Rizzo. In the sixth and seventh, three more came across.

It had to be a good day from Cubs outfielder Ryan Sweeney, who went 4-for-5 and drove across one run. He looks to assert himself in the lineup with the recent struggles of some of the Cubs' other outfielders. The problems were exemplified by Justin Ruggiano, who could not manage a hit. Many of the Yankees' players managed a hit, but none could come around to score. However, Jacoby Ellsbury went 0-for-4, and is currently boasting a .180 average in the early days of the season.

Game 2 is tomorrow. Catch it on ESPN.

Andrew Kovalchuk covers the NL Central for MLB.com. He also writes for Sporting News and SBNation.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ItsAndyK.

Chicago Cubs at New York Yankees
Apr 15, 2014123456789RHE
Chicago (5-7)1001412009131
New York (6-7)000000000091
W: Jackson (1-1) L: Billings (0-1) S: N/A
Scoring Summary
SCORING DETAILSCHCNYY
Chicago Cubs
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Bonifacio, CF4310100.268
Sweeney, LF5131000.294
Castro, SS4111110.245
Rizzo, 1B5243001.234
Schierholtz, RF4100110.207
Ruggiano, DH4010120.178
Castillo, C4112001.194
Barney, 2B5010000.261
Olt, 3B4010010.171
TEAM TOTALS399137452
BATTING:
2B: Rizzo (2), Sweeney (1)
HR: Rizzo (3), Castillo (1)
RBI: Castro (8), Rizzo 3 (7), Sweeney (4), Castillo 2 (5)
SF: Castillo
GIDP: Barney
BASERUNNING:
SB: Bonifacio (5)
FIELDING:
E: Castro (4)
PB: Castillo 2 (2)
New York Yankees
HITTERSABRHRBIBBSOHRAVG
Ellsbury, CF4010000.180
Gardner, LF4020000.224
Beltran, RF4010000.283
Texeira, 1B4010020.241
McCann, C4000000.200
Soriano, DH4010010.352
Jeter, SS4010010.174
Johnson, 3B4010010.270
Roberts, 2B3010100.231
TEAM TOTALS35090150
BATTING:
GIDP: Ellsbury
BASERUNNING:
SB: Gardner (6)
FIELDING:
E: Roberts (1)
Chicago Cubs
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Rusin2.12000103.38
Jackson (W, 1-1)6.27001400.96
TEAM TOTALS9.0900150
New York Yankees
PITCHERSIPHRERBBSOHRERA
Billings (L, 0-1)4.07441319.00
Mitchell2.02321114.66
Claiborne0.02221003.86
Warren 2.02000104.91
Kelley1.00001001.69
TEAM TOTALS9.01398452
PITCHING:
WP: Warren (1), Mitchell (1)


Yesterday's Transactions

Angels
Placed OF Adam Melker on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Brennan Gowens from Class-A Rancho Cucamonga to Double-A Arkansas.

Cubs
Placed SP Justin Grimm and SP C.J. Edwards on 15-day DL.

Rangers
Placed 3B Adrian Beltre on 15-day DL.
Promoted 2B Chris Bostick from Class-A Bakersfield to Double-A Frisco.
Promoted OF Jim Adduci from Double-A Frisco to Triple-A Round Rock.
Recalled C Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Round Rock.

Reds
Placed SP Ismael Guillon on 15-day DL.
Promoted SP Nick Travieso from Class-A Lynchburg to Double-A Pensacola.
Promoted RP Nick Schmidt from Double-A Pensacola to Triple-A Louisville.

Red Sox
Placed 2B Mookie Betts on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Manuel Margot from Class-A Salem to Double-A Portland.
Promoted OF Shannon Wilkerson from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Portland.

Twins
Placed OF Chris Rahl on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Byron Buxton from Class-A Fort Myers to Double-A New Britain.
Promoted 2B Tony Thomas from Double-A New Britain to Triple-A Rochester.

White Sox
Placed C Kevan Smith on 15-day DL.
Promoted OF Jason Coats from Class-A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birmingham.

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