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Cubs Sign Veteran Reliever Trever Miller
(CBS) The Cubs have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran left-handed Trever Miller. Miller received an invite to the Cubs major league spring training camp and will have an opportunity to make...
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Schuster: Notes On Byrd From Spring Training
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Marlon Byrd filled up the reporter’s notebook on Saturday. The first thing you noticed seeing is that there is less of him… 20 pounds to be exact. Byrd has been...
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Schuster: Epstein Almost Giddy About Beginning Of Spring Training
By David Schuster- (WSCR) – Theo Epstein was almost giddy talking about the beginning of Spring Training. The Cubs president said this has been a long time coming: “This is what we’re all here for to...
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Schuster: Garza Feels Good About 2012
By David Schuster MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Matt Garza opened up on a lot of subjects Sunday as pitchers and catchers went through their first workout at Cub’s camp. As for whether he is hopeful that he will...
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Schuster: Samardzija Will Get Shot To Start
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – It only seems like Jeff Samardzija has been around forever. In fact, he has been with the Cubs for only four years and this is the last of a five-year deal that...
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Schuster: Brett Jackson’s Future Is In The Majors
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Brett Jackson is the future for the Cubs. The question is, when is that future? Is it near or is it far? If you listen to the former No. 1 draft pick, it’s coming...
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Wittenmyer: Cubs Doing All The Right Things
(WSCR) When Theo Epstein left Boston to join the Cubs as president of baseball operations, it was obvious change was coming. The old “Cubs Way” is now gone, and a newer, smarter brand of baseball is...
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Schuster: Castro Speaks, Doesn’t Address Sex Assault Allegations
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – It wasn’t exactly an interrogation, but reporters finally got a chance to speak with Starlin Castro Friday. This was the first time that Castro has spoken since...
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Schuster: Ricketts Admits Cubs Have ‘New Energy’
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Tom Ricketts usually makes himself available to the media one time during Spring Training, and that one time was Friday. The Cub’s owner sprayed to all fields...
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Schuster: Rizzo Fun To Watch, But Likely To Start Season In Iowa
By David Schuster- (CBS) Long day at Cubs camp on Monday starting with photos at 7:00 a.m. Then it was on the field for the various drills. On one field we observed the possible future of the Cubs...
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Schuster: Cubs Yearning For Spring Training Games To Start
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — You’ve often heard the refrain from NFL players during training camps that they can’t wait to start beating on other teams rather then their own teammates. The...
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Schuster: Team Chemistry Vital To Success
By David Schuster- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Chemistry and camaraderie are extremely important to winning in baseball, if you believe most players. Here’s a sample from both ends of town on the subject....
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Cubs’ GM Hoyer: Lineup Is ‘A Work In Progress’
MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team is confident in starting first baseman Bryan LaHair, who is starting spring training as the team’s cleanup hitter, but he told...
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Allen’s Slam, 7 RBIs Lead A’s Past Cubs 12-10
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Brandon Allen belted a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Cubs 12-10 on Sunday to spoil Chicago’s spring training opener. Cubs starter Rodrigo...
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A’s Split-Squad Beats Cubs 8-7
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Reddick collected two more hits and Brandon Allen drove in another run to help an Oakland Athletics split-squad beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Monday. Reddick has at least one hit...
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Samardzija Pitches 3 Sharp Innings, Cubs Beat KC
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) – Jeff Samardzija made a strong opening bid for a spot in the Cubs rotation. He allowed one hit in three scoreless innings Wednesday, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Kansas City...
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Ackley Homers In Mariners’ Win Over Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Dustin Ackley hit a three-run homer to extend his torrid start to spring training, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Thursday. Ackley is 5 for 11 with four hits...
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Cubs’ Garza Wild In 5-0 Loss To Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Matt Garza’s wildness and beat the Chicago Cubs 5-0 Sunday. Tony Gwynn Jr. had a two-run single to cap the Dodgers’ four-run second...
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Wells Solid, But Wood Struggles As Cubs Fall To Brewers, 10-2
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Randy Wolf is proving he can be counted on to help make up for the loss of Shaun Marcum should the right-hander’s sore shoulder keep him out of the Brewers’ rotation when the season...
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McKnight: Soriano Locked Into Middle Of Cubs Lineup
By Connor McKnight- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — Alfonso Soriano will get plenty of chances to hit this season. People used to wonder where Soriano would hit in the lineup. Whether leadoff, clean-up or...
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McKnight: Matt Garza Turns In Solid Start, Teaches Youngsters
By Connor McKnight MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — 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...
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Smith Has Three Hits For A’s In 4-3 Win Over Cubs
PHOENIX (AP) — Seth Smith had a two-run double among his three hits, and the Oakland Athletics scored three unearned runs off Paul Maholm in the first inning and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in a game...
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Holland Pitches 4 Scoreless Innings For Rangers In Win Against Cubs 12-7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Derek Holland allowed one hit in four scoreless innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 12-7 Saturday in a split-squad game at Cashman Field. Holland struck out two and...
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McKnight: Marmol Headed for Precautionary MRI
By Connor McKnight MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Cubs closer Carlos Marmol left Tuesday’s game in the seventh inning with a cramp in his pitching hand. He’ll undergo a precautionary MRI on the hand to make sure...
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Lopez Allows 1 Run In 5 Innings As Cubs Tie A’s
PHOENIX (AP) — Jonny Gomes homered to start a three-run rally in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics tied a Chicago Cubs’ split squad 5-5 in 10 innings Tuesday. Kila Ka’ahilue homered and doubled for...
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Dempster Goes 6 Innings In 6-2 Loss To Texas
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Neftali Feliz pitched three scoreless innings, then left with shoulder stiffness Tuesday during the Texas Rangers’ 6-2 victory over a Chicago Cubs’ split squad. The right-hander,...
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Rizzo, Jackson Cut By Cubs
(CBS) Top prospects Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson were cut by the Cubs on Friday. Rizzo hit .364 with two homers and five RBI in 14 games, with a .962 OPS. “You’re always disappointed,” the first...
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Maholm Impressive For Cubs In 2-0 Win Over Padres
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Bryan LaHair is less than two weeks away from breaking camp on a big league opening day roster for the first time. The timing should be just about right for the Chicago Cubs first...
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Reds’ Latos Strains Calf, Leaves 7-4 Loss To Cubs
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) – 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. The Reds’ No. 2...
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Hoge’s Spring Training Notebook: Decision Day For Cubs
By Adam Hoge— MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Go ahead and call it “The Meeting”. Cubs manager Dale Sveum will sit down with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer Wednesday night and make the final roster decisions before...
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Hoge: Samardzija All But Locks Down Rotation Spot
By Adam Hoge— MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – Jeff Samardzija got the message. After the right-hander gave up seven earned runs in just four innings his last time out, Cubs manager Dale Sveum made it clear...
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Samardzija Rebounds From Bad Start For Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – 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...
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Video: Samardzija After Big Outing Against Indians
MESA, Ariz. (CBS) — Jeff Samardzija meets the media after throwing six scoreless innings against the Indians, an outing that likely locked down a rotation spot:
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Hoge’s Spring Training Notebook: Cubs Roster Taking Shape
By Adam Hoge- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – 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....
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Cubs Receive Prospect From Red Sox To Complete Epstein Deal
By Adam Hoge- MESA, Ariz. (CBS) – The Cubs acquired first baseman prospect Jair Bogaerts from the Red Sox Thursday to complete the compensation deal for Theo Epstein. Bogaerts, from Aruba, is just 19...
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Barney, Cubs Beat Weaver, Angels 8-1
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – 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. Weaver, expected to...
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Starlin Castro Homers As Cubs Beat Brewers 5-3
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – Starlin Castro hit a two-run homer in the first inning off minor leaguer Kyle Heckathorn, and the Cubs beat a Milwaukee Brewers’ split squad 5-3 Tuesday in Chicago’s spring training...
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Soriano, Navarro Get Key Hits, Cubs Beat Padres
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run double and Dioner Navarro followed with two-run homer Sunday, leading the Chicago Cubs past the San Diego Padres 9-3. Christian Villanueva added a...
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