Jeff Samardzija and James Russell 136 Comments
Non-closers don’t have a whole lot of value and that will remain true for both Jeff Samardzija and James Russell, but both of them have quietly put together strong seasons in ...
33rd Spot Start Game Thread 106 Comments
Rodrigo Lopez is the starting pitcher tonight and it is the 33rd game started by one of the following pitchers: Doug Davis (9), Casey Coleman (9), Rodrigo Lopez (8), James Russell ...
Cashner to the bullpen when he returns 51 Comments
No decision has been made on what type of a role he will have long term with us. I will leave all of that up to Dr. Gryzlo and Dr. Yocum who are treating him for his shoulder injury. ...
How much have the injuries cost the Cubs, and projecting Doug Davis 10 Comments
Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner were placed on the DL following their first start of the season. Each is currently rehabbing in Arizona and just began facing live batters this week. ...
Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers 240 Comments
GamedayBRef Preview
Cubs
wOBA
wRC
RS
Dodgers
wOBA
wRC
RS
Starlin Castro
.330
.52
-.03
Jamey Carroll
.346
.59
-.02
Darwin Barney
.297
.39
.03
Jerry Sands
.326
.50
.00
Marlon ...
James Russell to start Monday unless someone else does 2 Comments
“That’s what I don’t know,” Quade said. “If we go in-house, then Russ is going to pitch. But if something else has taken place within the last 24 hours, ...
Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs 193 Comments
GamedayB-Ref Preview
Rockies
wOBA
wRC
RS
Cubs
wOBA
wRC
RS
Dexter Fowler
.347
.58
-.03
Starlin Castro
.342
.56
-.03
Jonathan Herrera
.298
.38
.02
Darwin Barney
.293
.36
.03
Todd ...
Series Preview: Colorado Rockies (14-7) at Chicago Cubs (10-11) 59 Comments
After hosting the Cubs last week, the Rockies dropped a series at home vs the Giants and lost 2 of 3 against the Marlins, where they were nearly no-hit on Friday by Anibal Sanchez. ...
San Diego Padres @ Chicago Cubs Times Two 317 Comments
This is for both games of the doubleheader if possible.
Gameday (game 1)
Padres
wOBA
wRC
RS
Cubs
wOBA
wRC
RS
Will Venable
.323
.49
.01
Starlin Castro
.342
.56
-.03
Jason ...
Top. Men. 102 Comments
I don’t think anyone featuring as many as two functioning brain cells actually thought James Russell’s start would go well. I’d be willing to bet that Russell ...
Chicago Cubs @ Houston Astros 176 Comments
Time: 7:05 pm CTGamedayB-Ref Preview
Cubs
wOBA
wRC
RS
Astros
wOBA
wRC
RS
Starlin Castro
.332
.554
-0.13
Michael Bourn
.307
.448
0.03
Darwin Barney
.293
.383
0.03
Angel ...
Cubs @ Brewers 247 Comments
The Cubs have recalled Jeff Stevens and officially placed Randy Wells and Andrew Cashner on the DL. Casey Coleman will be called up prior to Sunday’s start and presumably ...
5 Cubs Trends Sure to End 178 Comments
The Cubs are five games into the 2011 season, so naturally we know everything we need to know about this team. But for anyone who thinks the sample size isn’t quite large enough ...
