Jeff Samardzija Rumors & News
- Chicago Cubs
- #29 | SP/RP BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-5
- Weight225
- Age27
- Experience 4 years
- Salary $2,640,000
- BirthplaceMerrillville, Indiana
Cubs 6, Rockies 3 and Dexter Fowler's outs.
The Cub Reporter — Jeff Samardzija had a pretty amazing night last night.Dexter Fowler not so much. Samardzija gave up 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in 8 full innings. Probably the best part about that was the 8 innings.Because that was only 108 pitches.The other best part was the 2-run dinger he hit off Jon Garland.What a performance, and Dexter Fowler was there to watch it all. Cubs 6 Rockies 3.
Chicago Cubs May 16, 2013Jon Garland surrenders two homers
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies starter Jon Garland lasted fewer than six frames for the third straight outing on Wednesday night against the Cubs. He allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings of work in a 6-3 loss. Garland surrendered a solo home run to David DeJesus in the first before his counterpart -- Jeff Samardzija -- launched a two-run homer off the right-hander the following frame. He cruised after that and was done after throwing 93 pitches, 58 for strikes. The 33-year-old also struck out four and walked one while taking his fourth loss. His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Diamondbac...
May 16, 2013Jeff Samardzija helps own cause in win
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija picked up his first win since opening day in Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies. He allowed two runs on five hits over eight innings of work in a 6-3 victory.The right-hander gave up a run in the second but helped his own cause by hitting a two-run homer off Jon Garland in the bottom half of the frame. His final damage came in the form of a Reid Brignac solo home run in the sixth. Samardzija, who threw 105 pitches, also struck out seven and walked two while lowering his ERA to 3.49. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Pirates. When Sama...
May 16, 2013
Rockies lose to Cubs as pitcher connects for home run
Denver Post — Rockies lose to Cubs as pitcher Jeff Samardzija connects for a home run Wednesday night.
Colorado Rockies May 15, 2013Jeff Samardzija homers, throws 8 innings in Cubs' win
Northwest Herald — CHICAGO – Jeff Samardzija mixed a strong start with an impressive performance at the plate.
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Samardzija does it all in 6-3 Cubs’ win over Rockies
Chicago Sun-Times — It took a month, but the Cubs finally shed the last-place label they’ve been wearing most of the season. Their 6-3 victory Wednesday night over the Colorado Rockies behind eight powerful innings from Opening Day starter Jeff Samardzija lifted them into a tie for fourth place in the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers – who lost Wednesday to Pittsburgh. “It’s a good feeling,” said new millionaire Anthony Rizzo, whose second hit drove in a run during the Cubs’ three-run seventh. Whether they can keep up th...
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Samardzija pitches Cubs out of last place
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Behind the pitching and bat of starter Jeff Samardzija, the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 Wednesday, winning the series and escaping the basement of the National League Central. Samardzija notched his first victory since opening day, going eight strong innings. His second career home run gave his team an early cushion to work with. Samardzija hit the first pitch he saw from Rockies starter Jon Garland out to center with Darwin Barney on base.
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Cubs ditch last -- move into 4th-place tie with 'W'
Inside the Cubs | Chicago Sun-Times — It took a month, but the Cubs finally shed the last-place label they've been wearing most of the season. Their 6-3 victory Wednesday night over the Colorado Rockies behind eight powerful innings from Opening Day starter Jeff Samardzija lifted...
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Cubs' Samardzija ready to talk contract? "Absolutely not"
Inside the Cubs | Chicago Sun-Times — He may not believe he's pitching for a contract, but Opening Day starter Jeff Samardzija showed again Wednesday why the Cubs' front office considers him as much a core piece of its big plans as long-term-deal guys Starlin Castro...
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Rapid Reaction: Cubs 6, Rockies 3
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- Here is a quick look at the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 victory Wednesday in the rubber game of the three-game series with the Colorado Rockies. How it happened: Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija finally picked up his second win of the season, going eight strong innings. Samardzija allowed two runs on five hits and struck out seven on 105 pitches. Samardzija also helped himself by hitting his second career homer in the second inning with Darwin Barney on base.
Chicago Cubs May 15, 2013Cubs’ Samardzija bides time as team signs young stars
Chicago Sun-Times — Cuban slugging prospect Jorge Soler, 21, was first in the contract lineup, signing a nine-year, $30 million contract last June. Shortstop Starlin Castro, 23, was second, signing a seven-year, $60 million deal in August. On Monday, the team made official a seven-year, $41 million deal for 23-year-old Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo and Castro know whom they would like to see added to the core of young players the Cubs want to develop — Jeff Samardzija. But general manager Jed Hoyer — and even Samardzija — aren’t ready to commit. ‘...
Chicago Cubs May 13, 2013Jeff Samardzija next in line for deal?
CBSSports.com Fantasy — With the Cubs having locked up Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo long-term, starter Jeff Samardzija appears to be next in line for an extension, MLB.com reports. The right-hander said during spring training that he wanted to discuss a deal after the season.“I know they have a lot of things on their minds right now,” Samardzija said of the Cubs front office. “We have an understanding that we both want to be here, and both want me here, and that’s a great place to be. It’s up to me to do my job on the field.”Samardzija has gone 1-5 with a 3.70 ERA through eight starts. “I want my play to determin...
May 13, 2013Cubs | No extension talks for Jeff Samardzija
KFFL — Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija's agent, Mark Rogers, said there is nothing to report ...
May 13, 2013Is Samardzija next in line for new deal?
Chicago Cubs Blog | ESPN Chicago — CHICAGO -- With Chicago Cubs core players Starlin Castro and Anthony Rizzo now signed to long-term contracts, will starter Jeff Samardzija be next on the list? Samardzija's agent Mark Rogers told ESPNChicago.com there is nothing to report on a potential Samardzija deal at this point. It appears after the 2013 season both sides will re-evaluate their positions and see if a long-term deal makes sense for everyone involved. ESPNChicago.com reported last November that the two sides had preliminary discussions about a three-year deal in the fall of 2012.
Chicago Cubs May 13, 2013Carlos Villanueva, Scott Feldman at risk of demotion
CBSSports.com Fantasy — With Matt Garza pitching at Triple-A Iowa and seemingly nearing a return from the disabled list, the Cubs have decisions to make in the rotation. According to the Chicago Tribune, Edwin Jackson, Travis Wood and Jeff Samardzija are not at risk of being sent to the bullpen upon Garza's return. That leaves Scott Feldman and Carlos Villanueva as the two candidates for demotion when Garza re-joins the rotation. Both pitchers have been among the team's best, with Villanueva sporting a 3.02 ERA and Feldman down at 2.70. At this point, it is not clear how many more minor-league rehab starts Garza is e...
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