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Bruce Levine...a fifth starter may come out of the combination of left-hander Sean Marshall and former Notre Dame football star Jeff Samardzija, who will be pitching winter ball in Mexico. The Cubs were happy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009Cubs recall RHP Samardzija
Associated PressJeff Samardzija gets another shot with the Cubs, getting called up on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Murphy backs Pelfrey with 4 RBIs in Mets' win
Associated PressDaniel Murphy homered, tripled and drove in four runs to back Mike Pelfrey's eight efficient innings in the Mets' 4-2 victory over.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2009Hendry looking to next season with call-ups
Bruce Levine...in September, including right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The Cubs general manager said he believes the Notre Dame All-American's future is now as a starting pitcher. I asked Hendry whether Samardzija should...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009Gophers' Decker still expects return to gridiron
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...of Jeff Samardzija, a star wide receiver who I covered during his final two seasons at Notre Dame. Samardzija would have been a coveted NFL wide receiver but elected to pursue baseball in the...
Blog | June 08, 2009Cubs send Samardzija to Triple-A
Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.comChicago Cubs call up Justin Berg; send down Jeff Samardzija.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Phillies hit three homers to back Martinez in return
Associated PressPedro Martinez returned to the majors with a win, pitching five innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the Chicago Cubs 12-5 Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 12, 2009BP Daily: Not taking care of their Cubs
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusThe Chicago Cubs were picked to run away with the NL Central in 2009. Instead, they have hovered around .500 and can't pursue a major trade. Why? Baseball Prospectus investigates their failures in scouting and player development.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009
Bradley still on mend from groin injury
Associated PressAfter playing one game at far less than full speed, Milton Bradley is back on the Chicago Cubs' bench, nursing a lingering groin injury.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Cubs 5, Dodgers 3
Associated PressCubs 5, Dodgers 3
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | February 25, 2009Cubs acquire Heilman from M's
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and pitcher Garrett Olson.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009Cubs spending despite recession
Associated PressJim Hendry and the Cubs expect to still be active despite their impending sale.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2009Dempster among the Cubs' top offseason priorities
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIf the Cubs could import one ideal player, he would be a left-handed-hitting run producer/October team leader.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008Cubs benefit from call in field, clutch homer by Soriano
Associated PressAlfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Friday for their seventh straight win.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 29, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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