Exactly seven years ago, Michael Barrett punched A.J. Pierzynski in the face after Pierzynski plowed over him at home plate. ...more

The 2013 MLB season has reached the quarter pole, and now it's time to hand out some hardware based on the first 25 percent of the season. ...more

The Cubs' sneaky-good starting rotation looks to get better, as Matt Garza will start Tuesday in his return from injury. ...more

Which NL teams' pitchers are doing or not doing the other part of the job -- wielding the bat? Let's explore that very question. ...more

With Matt Garza soon to return to the Cubs' rotation, it appears they have a problem. They currently have five guys who don't seem reasonable to be moved from the rotation. Maybe they go to a six-man rotation? Manager Dale Sveum wouldn't rule it out. ...more

The Cubs have locked up 23-year-old first baseman Anthony Rizzo for seven years and $41 million. It's a bargain. ...more

The Cubs have agreed to a seven-year, $41 million extension with Anthony Rizzo. ...more

As expected, Nats outfielder Jayson Werth has been placed on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. ...more

Nationals phenom Bryce Harper will be out of the lineup on Friday night after undergoing a minor procedure. ...more

Reliever Kyuji Fujikawa, who briefly held the Cubs' closer job, is back from the disabled list. ...more