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Darwin Barney homers in loss

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney hit his third home run of the season in his team's 5-2 loss to the Cardinals Monday night. It was Barney's first home run of June after hitting one home run apiece in April and May, and he extended his hitting streak to six games with the 1-for-4 performance. Barney has hit .214 in 196 at-bats.

June 17, 2013

Cubs' Scott Feldman shuts down Mets

Northwest Herald — NEW YORK – Darwin Barney's soft single fell into right field and Scott Feldman took off running, then rounded second and – wait, was he trying for third?

Chicago Cubs June 15, 2013

Jake Peavy waiting for clearance for conditioning drills

CBSSports.com Fantasy — White Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy (ribs) said Monday he hasn't been cleared for conditioning drills, but he hopes to ride a stationary bike soon, according to the Chicago Tribune. He could undergo an MRI within a week.

May 30, 2013

Maybe things will be better: a Chicago Cubs preview

South Side Sox — Offense: David DeJesus-CF, Starlin Castro-SS, Anthony Rizzo-1B, Alfonso Soriano-LF, Nate Schierholtz-RF, Welington Castillo-C, Luis Valbuena-3B, Darwin Barney-2B. Bench: Dioner Navarro-C, Cody Ransom-INF, Julio Borbon-OF, Scott Hairston-OF, Ryan Sweeney-OF. The Cubs really should be much closer to .500 than they are, but hey, baseball. David DeJesus is having himself a nice little season. He's quietly put up a .355 wOBA while playing a pretty good center field. He's had a pretty nice career as a complementary piece on some pretty terrible teams. Poor guy. Well, not poor but really un...

Chicago White Sox May 27, 2013

Reds, Cubs lineups 5.25.13

Reds Insider | Cincinnati Enquirer — Reds Shin-Soo Choo CF Zack Cozart SS Joey Votto 1B Brandon Phillips 2B Jay Bruce RF Todd Frazier 3B Derrick Robinson LF Ryan Hanigan C Homer Bailey RHP Cubs David DeJesus CF Starlin Castro SS Anthony Rizzo 1B Alfonso Soriano LF Nate Schierholtz RF Welington Castillo C Luis Valbuena 3B Darwin Barney 2B Travis Wood ...

Cincinnati Reds May 25, 2013

Darwin Barney continues to heat up

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs infielder Darwin Barney went 4 for 4 Tuesday against the Pirates, raising his batting average above .200 for the first time since May 1. Barney had three singles and a double in the game, while driving in one run and scoring two. The Cubs would go on to lose the game, 5-4, despite his efforts. He is now batting .223 on the season, with a .695 on-base plus slugging percentage. 

May 22, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Pirates 1, Cubs 0

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — Here’s a quick look at the Chicago Cubs’ 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday: How it happened: Darwin Barney popped up with the tying and lead runs on base in the ninth inning. The Pirates scored their lone run in the first on back-to-back hits with two outs by Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones. But Jeff Samardzija shut down the Bucs down for the next six innings. Francisco Liriano did one better, going seven without giving up a run for Pittsburgh.

Chicago Cubs May 22, 2013

Podcast: Barney talks hitting surge

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney talks with ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers about his 4-for-4 night on Tuesday and his recent surge at the plate. Click here for more audio from ESPN Chicago.

Chicago Cubs May 22, 2013

Rapid Reaction: Pirates 5, Cubs 4

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — Here’s a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park. How it happened: Anthony Rizzo struck out with the tying run on third base in the ninth inning after Starlin Castro singled home Darwin Barney to pull the Cubs within one. After a great performance by Matt Garza in his season debut, the Cubs' 3-0 lead quickly evaporated due to the bullpen combination of Hector Rondon, James Russell and Shawn Camp.

Chicago Cubs May 21, 2013

Third-base coach takes blame

Northwest Herald — CHICAGO – David DeJesus singled sharply to right field in the eighth inning and Darwin Barney sprinted from second base.

Chicago Cubs May 17, 2013

Matt Harvey a hit in Wrigley debut

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press Darwin Barney is out at the plate on an eighth-inning throw from Marlon Byrd, preserving Matt Harvey's 3-2 win. CHICAGO -- Matt Harvey could not recall another big hit in his baseball career, much less one with Friday’s magnitude. “I don’t know. I don’t remember,” Harvey said. “I got a few in high school. I didn’t hit in college.” Harvey, left in to hit with two outs, Rick Ankiel at second base and the score tied in the seventh inning Friday afternoon -- in a decision Terry Collins described as “easy” -- came through with the tiebreaking RBI as the Met...

New York Mets May 17, 2013

Darwin Barney starting to heat up

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney tied a season-high with three hits Tuesday against the Rockies. He had one double, one home run and two RBI. After beginning May without a hit in seven games (0 for 20), Barney has hit safely in four of his last five games. He's batting .333 (6 for 18) with one home run, two RBI, three runs and three doubles in that span.

May 16, 2013

Barney slowly finding hitting mojo

Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs and starter Carlos Villanueva were blown out at Wrigley by the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday evening. One of the only bright spots for Chicago was Darwin Barney’s slump-breaking, three-hit performance. Barney, who began the season on the DL, never regained his spring-training form. He suffered a severely cut kneecap in the team’s last exhibition game in late March and spent two weeks without baseball activity.

Chicago Cubs May 14, 2013

Darwin Barney not going anywhere

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite Darwin Barney's recent struggles, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said that the second basemen is in no danger of being demoted to the minors, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Hoyer added that he will have "quite a bit" of patience with Barney, who entered Saturday's contest against the Nationals with just one hit over his last 24 at-bats.Barney finished with 1 for 3 with a walk and run scored in Saturday's 8-2 win over Washington. "He's earned a lot of playing time," Hoyer said.

May 11, 2013

Cubs | Not considering sending Darwin Barney down

KFFL — Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team is not considering sending 2B Darwin ...

May 11, 2013

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Darwin Barney Photos

  • From left, Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney, Luis Valbuena and Julio Borbon celebrate as they scored on a double by Anthony Rizzo against the Los Angeles Angels in the 10th inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The Cubs won 8-6 The Associated Press
    From left, Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney, Luis Valbuena and Julio Borbon celebrate as they scored on a double by Anthony Rizzo against the Los Angeles Angels in the 10th inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2013. The Cubs won 8-6. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
  • Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) reacts to a safe call by the umpire on Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney (15) in the ninth inning during an interleague baseball game Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels won the game 4-3 The Associated Press
    Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) reacts to a safe call by the umpire on Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney (15) in the ninth inning during an interleague baseball game Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels won the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
  • Maybe things will be better: a Chicago Cubs preview
    Offense: David DeJesus-CF, Starlin Castro-SS, Anthony Rizzo-1B, Alfonso Soriano-LF, Nate Schierholtz-RF, Welington Castillo-C, Luis Valbuena-3B, Darwin Barney-2B. Bench: Dioner Navarro-C, Cody Ransom-INF, Julio Borbon-OF, Scott Hairston-OF, Ryan Sweeney-OF. The Cubs really should be much closer to .500 than they are, but hey, baseball. David DeJesus is having himself a nice little season. He's quietly put up a .355 wOBA while playing a pretty good center field. He's had a pretty nice career as a complementary piece on some pretty terrible teams. Poor guy. Well, not poor but really un...
  • Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney back, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Josh Rutledge at second base during the second inning of an MLB baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Yorvit Torrealba was out at first. Chicago won 6-3 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney back, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Josh Rutledge at second base during the second inning of an MLB baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Yorvit Torrealba was out at first. Chicago won 6-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
  • Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney watches his throw to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Jeff Francis during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Eric Young was safe at first. Colorado won 9-4 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney watches his throw to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Jeff Francis during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Eric Young was safe at first. Colorado won 9-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
  • Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney right, celebrates with Julio Borbon left, at home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney right, celebrates with Julio Borbon left, at home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, May 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
  • Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, left, rolls after he caught a pop fly by Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Washington. Second baseman Darwin Barney is at right. The Cubs won 8-2 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, left, rolls after he caught a pop fly by Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Washington. Second baseman Darwin Barney is at right. The Cubs won 8-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • From left, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, Luis Valbuena, Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney celebrate their 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers after a baseball game, Monday, May 6, 2013, in Chicago The Associated Press
    From left, Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, Luis Valbuena, Starlin Castro and Darwin Barney celebrate their 9-2 win over the Texas Rangers after a baseball game, Monday, May 6, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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