Chicago Cubs

Stadium: Wrigley Field | Manager: Dale Sveum
18-25 Overall | 4th NL Central
Team RankingAVGRHRERA
Cubs.249173483.67
NL Central4th5th1st4th
National League 8th10th3rd6th

Next Game

Tue, May 21, 7:05 PM EDT
Chi. Cubs
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Probable Pitchers

CHCW-LERASO
M. Garza 0-0 0.000

PITW-LERASO
W. Rodriguez 4-2 3.2532

Schedule

May 8
L 5 - 4STL
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May 10
L 7 - 3@ WAS
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May 11
W 8 - 2@ WAS
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May 12
W 2 - 1@ WAS
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May 13
W 9 - 1COL
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May 14
L 9 - 4COL
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May 15
W 6 - 3COL
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May 17
L 3 - 2NYM
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May 18
W 8 - 2NYM
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May 19
L 4 - 3NYM
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Wed May 22
@ PIT
12:35 pm
Thu May 23
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7:10 pm
Fri May 24
WGN@ CIN
4:10 pm
Sat May 25
WGN@ CIN
1:10 pm
Sun May 26
@ CIN
7:10 pm
Mon May 27
WGN@ CHW
8:10 pm
Tue May 28
@ CHW
2:20 pm
Wed May 29
CHW
2:20 pm
Thu May 30
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Cubs release catcher Micah Gibbs
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

The Cubs have released catcher Micah Gibbs.

Gibbs was a third-round draft pick in 2010 but failed to hit in the minors. In 285 plate appearances over the past two years, Gibbs hit .192/.333/.295 in High A. The 24-year-old was hitting .163 this season. 

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Ian Stewart dealing with demotion
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart is still dealing with his recent demotion, according to MLB.com.

Stewart accepted a demotion to the minors but hasn't been playing. The team is making sure Josh Vitters gets ample playing time, which has relegated Stewart to backup duties in the minors. Stewart said, "I'm over the not being in the big leagues part, now I'm just trying to put some good games together."

Stewart is no longer on the team's 40-man roster and doesn't figure into their future plans. He says he's thought about life after baseball and has begun taking on a mentoring role for the team's minor leaguers. 

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David DeJesus succeeding in platoon role
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

Cubs outfielder David DeJesus hasn't been playing against lefties, but that might be for the best.

DeJesus has been a much better hitter against righties over his career. In 3,157 at-bats, DeJesus has a .293/.368/.453 line against right-handers. DeJesus has continued that success and is hitting .314/.382/.559 in 118 at-bats against righties this year.

Although a platoon isn't ideal for Fantasy owners, DeJesus is in the better half of a platoon situation. He should see a fair amount of playing time against right-handers, and that should keep him in the lineup fairly often.

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Scott Feldman succeeding with same repertoire
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

Cubs pitcher Scott Feldman is having a breakout season but isn't doing anything drastically different.

Feldman is utilizing the same four-pitch mix he's always used. Aside from throwing his changeup less, Feldman's using most of his pitches at the same rate. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as Feldman has been fairly effective the past two years. Although he had a 5.09 ERA last year, his 3.98 FIP was a much better indicator on how he should have performed. He had an equally strong 3.99 FIP in 32 innings in 2011. 

Feldman is certainly pitching over his head, but could still post a solid ERA once regression hits. The bigger issue for Fantasy owners is whether he'll do enough to remain on teams once his ERA starts to rise. Feldman isn't a strong strikeout pitcher, and won't get Fantasy teams many points in that area. He could be a sell-high. Feldman will take on the Reds Friday.

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Michael Bowden will be DFA'd Tuesday
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

The Cubs are expected to designate reliever Michael Bowden for assignment Tuesday to clear a space for Matt Garza on the roster, according to The Chicago Tribune.

Bowden struck out seven, walked five and carried a 3.78 ERA through 16 2/3 innings of work in the majors.

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