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Cubs bullpen blows Garza's excellent comeback

The Cubs bullpen has an astonishing 50 percent saves percentage (10 saves in 20 chances), meaning it's basically a coin flip every time the starter leaves a game with a lead.

Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose

Garza allowed one hit over five shutout innings in his first outing since July, but the Pittsburgh Pirates pounced on the Chicago bullpen for a 5-4 win over the Cubs on Tuesday night.

Rangers purchase contract of left-handed reliever Cotts

Cotts has had an injury-plagued ride since last pitching with the Chicago Cubs in '09.

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Chicago Cubs

Travis Snider's grand slam in the sixth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in the opener of a three-game set at PNC Park.

Pirates beat Cubs 5-4 behind Snider's grand slam

Travis Snider hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a five-run sixth and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled a strong return to the mound for Matt Garza with a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Cubs activate Garza from DL

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza will return to a major league mound for the first time in 10 months on Tuesday, with the team reinstating the right-hander from the 15-day disabled list to start...

Cubs claim Eduardo Sanchez off waivers

The Chicago Cubs have claimed pitcher Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Cincinnati Reds (27-18) at New York Mets (17-25), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

The Californian, a first-round pick in 2009, was 1-2 in five starts through the end of April, then opened May with a 5 2/3-inning outing that yielded a 6-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 3.

Los Angeles Dodgers (18-25) at Milwaukee Brewers (17-26), 8:10 p.m. (ET)

The Puerto Rican debuted with a 5-1 defeat of the Chicago Cubs on April 20, but has since gone 0-2 in four outings while his earned run average has puffed up from 1.50 in five innings to 6.58 in...

Chicago Cubs (18-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (26-18), 7:05 p.m. (ET)

Chicago Cubs (18-25) at Pittsburgh Pirates (26-18), 7:05 p.m. (ET)

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