Report: Cubs, Samardzija Renew Contract Talks
The Cubs have reportedly upped their offer for right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
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The Cubs have reportedly upped their offer for right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Travis Wood delivered a victory from the mound on Sunday. A day later, he did the same from the batter's box. The pinch-hitting pitcher had an RBI double with two outs in the 13th inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins.
CBSSports.com MLB insider Jon Heyman also added there's a "99 percent" chance Jason Hammel is traded.
Jason Hammel opposes Tom Koehler tonight at Marlins Park.
Travis Wood pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Sunday to win a road series for the first time this season.
Jimmy Rollins singled in the fifth to pass Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt to become the Phillies' hits leader and Domonic Brown capped the inning with a three-run homer, leading Philadelphi to a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Jake Arrieta threw seven impressive innings, Starlin Castro hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Friday night in matchup of last-place teams.
Now the hitting coach of the Kansas City Royals, Dale Sveum has moved on in his career, currently trying to help his light hitting crew to be more productive.
It's been called a "wart." It's been called a "desecration." And it's been called as "subtle as Godzilla."
Jeff Samardzija opposes Edinson Volquez tonight at PNC Park.
