Carlos Villanueva

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Cubs Should Consider a Six Man Rotation

Matt Garza tossed six innings of shutout ball Thursday in a rehab start for AAA Iowa. He only allowed two hits with no walks while striking out six to pick up the W. Prior to the start, Garza was quoted…Read More

Cubs Villanueva Wipes Out Against Rockies

The visiting Rockies jumped on Carlos Villanueva from the start and did not really let up through five innings. Eric Young doubled to lead off the game and was driven home by Carlos Gonzalez. Get use to…Read More

Cubs Double Played Out vs Cardinals

Wednesday’s game against the Red Birds marked the end of the short two game set against the long time rivals. After edging the Cardinals the day before, the Cubs sent Carlos Villanueva to the mound…Read More

Reds Catch Up to Villanueva, Cubs Can’t Catch Up in 9th

Carlos Villaneuva allowed single tallies to the Reds in the first and second inning to start off Friday afternoon’s game. Despite being his second appearance against Cincinnati in as many weeks,…Read More

Stanton Leads Marlins Bid to Avoid Sweep by Cubs

Giancarlo Stanton ended his nearly month long homer drought on Saturday night against the Cubs and apparently the boys in blue have awoken the sleeping bicep giant. After Anthony Rizzo put the Cubs up…Read More

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Cubs at Reds Series Recap

Despite losing the series two games to one in Cincinnati, the Cubs certainly pushed the Reds to their…Read More

Cubs Return Favor, Win in 10 Innings

After another could of, should of, would of loss on Monday night, the Cubs sent Carlos Villanueva and…Read More

Cubs vs Rangers Series Recap

For the second series this home stand, the Cubs had a three game set cut short due to rain. Against the…Read More

Cubs Come Through with Complete Effort

I have mentioned at least a couple times how the recent Cubs losses have just been a matter of an incomplete…Read More

Cubs and Giants Share Wild Rollercoaster Ride

With a 3-6 record, including a loss yesterday despite leading 5-0 at one point, and going up against…Read More

Cubs Fall Victim to Comeback Braves

By now Cubs fan are surely aware of how the game ended for our beloved North Siders Saturday night. Whether…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs Mariners 3/28/13, Goodbye HoHoKam

On Thursday the Cubs hosted the Seattle Mariners in Mesa. If you have not made it out to Cubs Spring…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Brewers 3/22/13

Carlos Villanueva held division rival Milwaukee scoreless through six innings, only allowing five hits.…Read More

Cubs Opening Day Roster Projection

With Spring Training past the half way point of the month of March and roster cuts having gone through…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Athletics, Cubs vs Rangers 3/17/13

The Cubs continued the weekend slate of split squad games on Sunday afternoon. They swapped places with…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs vs White Sox 3/7/13

The Cubs played host to the cross town rival White Sox on Thursday afternoon in Mesa. The starting match…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Giants 3/2/13

On Saturday afternoon, the Cubs traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona to visit the defending World Series champion…Read More

Cactus League: Cubs at Dodgers 2/25/13

The Cubs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, as they bid to improve on their 2-0 Cactus…Read More

Cubs 25 Man Roster Job Openings: Bullpen

Much of the early roster talk here in February has centered around the starting rotation. The recent…Read More

Cubs Pitching Depth Already Being Tested?

A couple days ago Andrew updated us on the progress of Scott Baker’s return to pitching after injury.…Read More