CINCINNATI (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have optioned LHP Brooks Raley to AAA Iowa on Sunday, the day after he earned his first career win.
Raley was recalled on Saturday to pitch the second game of Chicago's day-night doubleheader against the Reds and worked 5 1-3 innings in the 9-7 victory.
Raley, 24, was 0-2 with a 9.00 ERA in his first two career starts after being called up from Iowa on Aug. 7. He was back optioned to Iowa on Aug. 13.
He is expected to be recalled to start Saturday against Colorado in Chicago.
Former Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah joined Good Day to announce the Wood Family Foundation's first annual Woody Wiffle Ball Classic on August 10 at Wrigley Field!
Former Cubs Pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife Sarah joined Good Day to announce the Wood Family Foundation's first annual Woody Wiffle Ball Classic on August 10 at Wrigley Field!
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:31:44 GMT
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:38 AM EDT2013-06-18 04:38:00 GMT
Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:47:54 GMT
Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a three-run homer that capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a three-run homer that capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat Carlos Marmol and the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-06-16 03:17:50 GMT
Scott Feldman allowed two hits in seven innings and Starlin Castro hit a two-run double to left in the Cubs' three-run eighth inning and Chicago beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Saturday.
Scott Feldman allowed two hits in seven innings and Starlin Castro hit a two-run double to left in the Cubs' three-run eighth inning and Chicago beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Saturday.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:10:10 GMT
Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon had a two-out RBI single in the 14th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 6-5 Thursday and end Cincinnati's record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field.
Pinch-hitter Julio Borbon had a two-out RBI single in the 14th inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Reds 6-5 Thursday and end Cincinnati's record 12-game winning streak at Wrigley Field.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-06-12 04:03:19 GMT
The Chicago Cubs have suspended Triple-A infielder Ian Stewart without pay for an indefinite period following his critical comments about the organization.
The Chicago Cubs have suspended Triple-A infielder Ian Stewart without pay for an indefinite period following his critical comments about the organization.
