May 2012

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Carlos Marmol to Chicago, Rafael Dolis to Iowa

Carlos Marmol to Chicago, Rafael Dolis to Iowa

Marmol is recovered from his hamstring strain, and Dolis will try to work things out in AAA.

Series Preview: Padres v. Cubs, May 28 – May 30, 2012

Series Preview: Padres v. Cubs, May 28 – May 30, 2012

Slap fight!

Matt Garza is Putting the Cubs in a Tough Spot and Other Bullets

Matt Garza is Putting the Cubs in a Tough Spot and Other Bullets

His performance doesn’t help extension discussions or trade discussions. Rafael Dolis is out as closer, and an update on Dillon Maples.

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: “This field, this game…”

Cubs’ Minor League Daily: “This field, this game…”

Memorial Day and baseball.

Everybody’s Flipping Their Biscuit About Anthony Rizzo Leaving Tonight’s Iowa Cubs Game (UPDATE: Sore Wrist)

Everybody’s Flipping Their Biscuit About Anthony Rizzo Leaving Tonight’s Iowa Cubs Game (UPDATE: Sore Wrist)

We don’t know what’s happening yet, but it’s possible Rizzo is on his way to Chicago.

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Pirates 10 – May 27, 2012

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Pirates 10 – May 27, 2012

That’s a dirty dozen, folks.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Pirates (12:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs v. Pirates (12:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, etc.

Which would sound worse: twelve straight losses, or four straight series sweeps?

Everyone’s Mad at Dale Sveum and Other Bullets

Everyone’s Mad at Dale Sveum and Other Bullets

And I’m not sure why. Rafael Dolis needs to stop giving up walks, Bryan LaHair and Starlin Castro need to start taking them, and the Cubs’ streak gets historical perspective.