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PITTSBURGH -- Matt Garza returned to the mound tonight against Pittsburgh, officially kicking off the Garza trade rumor season. Garza was on the trade block last July when he went down with an elbow injury and was subsequently shut down the rest of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Chicago Cubs - INSIDE PITCH The Cubs made it official over the weekend, saying right-hander Matt Garza would come off the disabled list and start Tuesday night at Pittsburgh. When Garza does return, manager Dale...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Chicago Cubs - INSIDE PITCH The Cubs aren't disappointed in shortstop Starlin Castro, but they'd like to see their 23-year-old budding star progress more quickly. Castro was a tough 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to...

The Sports Xchange By Jack McCarthy, The SportsXchange EditorsNote: correcting note on Garza. He will be activated on Tuesday. Feldman gives Cubs lift at plate in win over Mets CHICAGO -- Pitchers, especially those in the American League or those who...

Pitchers, especially those in the American League or those who have spent most their careers in the American League, aren't known for hitting prowess. Chicago Cubs right-hander Scott Feldman falls in that category. But Feldman showed he can deliver at...

Matt Garza will come off the disabled list and start against the Pirates Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Carlos Villanueva will move to the bullpen with the Cubs making another roster move to accommodate Garza’s return. “I am excited,”...

Cubs 8, Mets 2: Scott Feldman pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings and helped himself with a two-run double as Chicago evened the series with visiting New York. Anthony Rizzo and Nate Schierholtz each added a solo homer while Luis Valbuena and Welington...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Chicago Cubs - INSIDE PITCH Anthony Rizzo is starting to heat up for the Cubs. The first baseman recently signed a seven-year contract extension worth $41 million. He got off to a slow start, batting .173 (14-for-...

Mets 3, Cubs 2: Matt Harvey pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the seventh as visiting New York took the series opener from Chicago. David Wright and Daniel Murphy each delivered a solo home run and Bobby...

The Sports Xchange By Jack McCarthy, The Sports Xchange Mets' Harvey improves to 5-0 CHICAGO -- Matt Harvey may have lacked his best fastball on Friday, but he successfully mixed in other pitches and even delivered at the plate as the New York Mets...

The Cubs rank 10th of 15 National League teams in scoring. So when an opportunity to secure a precious run arises in the eighth inning of a tight ballgame, extreme caution is advised. That was the circumstance Friday at Wrigley Field against the Mets....

Manager Dale Sveum says he is happy with the way the back end of his pitching staff is shaping up because of improved performances from middle relievers and the closer. And with the anticipated return of veteran right-handed starter Matt Garza to the...