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Samardzija calls Feldman trade ‘a shame’ – Chicago Tribune
Samardzija calls Feldman trade 'a shame'The Cubs were happy to get struggling pitchers Jake Arrieta and Pedro Strop from the Orioles, along with international signing bonus slots three and four, and 34-year-old reliever Matt Guerrier and some salary relief from Marmol's contract from the … Read more

Sveum at halfway point of three-year deal – Chicago Tribune
Sveum at halfway point of three-year dealOAKLAND – As the Cubs reached their midpoint of the season Tuesday night in Oakland with another eighth-inning implosion, Theo Epstein's preseason warning of a summer sell-off is worth repeating. “What I want to avoid is the middle ground,” Epstein … Read more

Marmol gone, but Cubs’ bullpen problems aren’t – Chicago Tribune
TheNewsTribune.com Marmol gone, but Cubs' bullpen problems aren'tOAKLAND — With or without Carlos Marmol, the Cubs' bullpen remains a problem area. Shawn Camp's season-long slump continued over the weekend in Seattle, leaving the Cubs with decisions on whether to keep him. Camp gave up three runs on two … Read more

Chicago Cubs (35-45) at Oakland Athletics (48-35), 10:05 pm (ET) – MiamiHerald.com
Chicago Cubs (35-45) at Oakland Athletics (48-35), 10:05 pm (ET)The Oakland Athletics try to continue their recent home mastery on Tuesday, as they welcome the Chicago Cubs to O.co Coliseum for the first time in the start of a three-game interleague series. Oakland took two of three at home from the St. Louis … Read more

Oakland A’s Midseason Report Card – Athletics Nation
Oakland A's Midseason Report CardFor your off-day reading pleasure, here is a look back at one of the best first halves of any Oakland Athletics season. Starting Pitching Students (and individual grades): Bartolo Colon (A+), Jarrod Parker (B-), A.J. Griffin (B), Tommy Milone (C), Dan … Read more

10 Bold Predictions for the Oakland A’s in the Second Half of the Season – Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report 10 Bold Predictions for the Oakland A's in the Second Half of the SeasonWhat if I were to tell you 10 bold predictions for the Oakland Athletics, including that they will finish as statistical leaders in two categories. Would that be something you're interested in? The A's are setting themselves up for big things in the … Read more