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PITTSBURGH -- Count Chicago Cubs pitcher -- and former football player Jeff Samardzija -- as another person who will miss Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher. Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, after 13 years in the NFL, the same ...

PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum has seen enough -- at least when a left-hander is opposing his team. He might be ready to make some changes after back-to-back losses against southpaws dropping the Cubs record against left-handers to 4-1...

PITTSBURGH -- Even before spring training, (Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum talked about the organization needing more left-handed hitting. They've acquired it to some extent. But the problem with that notion is what to do when a left-handed start...

Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday: How it happened: The Pirates scored their lone run in the first on back-to-back hits with two outs by Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones. But Jeff Samardzija...

PITTSBURGH -- Is there anything the Chicago Cubs' starting staff can't do? Along with compiling a sparkling 3.42 ERA through nearly two months of the season, they're getting it done at the plate. Cubs pitchers are No. 1 in the National League in s...

Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney talks with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers about his 4-for-4 night on Tuesday and his recent surge at the plate. Click here for more audio from ESPN Chicago....

PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs reliever Shawn Camp has been placed on the disabled list with a sprain in his right big toe, the team announced Wednesday. "I guess it's been bothering him for about a month," manager Dale Sveum said before the Cubs play...

PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum will stick with the same lineup Wednesday against another Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander. Coming off a 5-4 loss to the Pirates and left-hander Wandy Rodriguez, the Cubs will face southpaw Francisco Lir...

PITTSBURGH - Let the debate begin. Trade him. No, sign him. If Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza continues to pitch as he did on Tuesday night in his first outing in 10 months, then the Cubs will have a good, but tough decision on their hands. G...

PITTSBURGH -- Somewhere Chicago Cubs reliever Michael Bowden must be shaking his head. Bowden was designated for assignment -- to make room for the return of Matt Garza -- on the same day current reliever Shawn Camp gave up a grand slam to pinch hitt...

Here's a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park. How it happened: Anthony Rizzo struck out with the tying run on third base in the ninth inning after Starlin Castro singled home Darwin Barney to p...

PITTSBURGH -- The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Matt Garza from the disabled list, and he will make his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Read the entire story....

It's getting close to do-or-die time for the Chicago Blackhawks. Down 2-1 in their playoff series with the Detroit Red Wings, they have to play better collectively and as individuals. Contrary to some beliefs, Jonathan Toews isn't playing all tha...

ESPN Chicago's Cubs reporter, Jesse Rogers, will be joined by Cubs reliever Kevin Gregg, who will take your questions. Read Jesse Rogers' Cubs blog » Follow Jesse on Twitter »...

The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Matt Garza from the disabled list, and he made his season debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The return of Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza to the mound on Tuesday is a big moment for the organization. ESPNChicago.com Cubs reporters Jesse Rogers and Bruce Levine examine the implications: JR: Bruce, I'm thinking about the long-term implicat...