Jeff Samardzija, SP, Chicago Cubs

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Cubs | Samardzija to play winter ball
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:23:04 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija will pitch in the Mexican Winter League this offseason. Pitching coach Larry Rothschild recently made an adjustment to Samardzija's delivery. "In this league, you don't want anything flat," Samardzija said. "These guys are good and they'll jump on any mistake. We made a couple adjustments to get on top of the ball and get a better angle to the plate. It's helped my changeup tremendously."

Cubs | Samardzija to get a shot at rotation
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:05:48 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija will compete with SP Tom Gorzelanny for the fifth spot in the rotation in spring training.

Cubs | Rotation adjusted for Thursday and Friday
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:27:06 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs have adjusted the pitching rotation for the next two days. SP Jeff Samardzija will throw Thursday, Oct. 1, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and SP Tom Gorzelanny has been moved to Friday, Oct. 2.

Cubs | Rotation set for remainder of season
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:41:02 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times reports the Chicago Cubs have set their rotation for the remainder of the 2009 season. SP Carlos Zambrano, SP Tom Gorzelanny and SP Randy Wells will finish out the series this weekend against the San Francisco Giants Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Sept. 27. SP Ryan Dempster will start Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with SP Ted Lilly and Zambrano starting the doubleheader Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Gorzelanny going in the series finale Thursday, Oct. 1. In the Oct. 2-4 series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, SP Jeff Samardzija, Wells and Dempster will start in order.

Cubs | Samardzija homers for first major league hit
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:33:28 -0700

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija homered in the sixth inning Wednesday, Sept. 23, to pick up his first major league hit. He became the first Cub to have his first hit be a home run since 1B Hee Seop Choi in September 2002.

Cubs | Samardzija expected to receive another start
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:02:21 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Jeff Samardzija is expected to receive another start during the team's final homestand.

Cubs | Samardzija to start Wednesday
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:18:13 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija will start Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Cubs | Samardzija recalled
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:30:11 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs recalled RP Jeff Samardzija from the minors Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Cubs | Three recalls on way in next week
Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:40:26 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times reports three recalls from Triple-A Iowa are on the way to the roster in the week. RP Esmailin Caridad will join the team Sunday, Sept. 6, and RP Jeff Stevens will join Monday, Sept. 7. SP Jeff Samardzija will follow after he makes one more start for Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs | Samardzija likely to be recalled
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:44:44 -0700

Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija is likely to be recalled from the minors at some point in September. He went 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in three starts in August, striking out 13 in 14 innings in the minors. "He's looking really good, he's on top of the ball very well, his arm slot is up," pitching coordinator Mark Riggins said. "He's commanding the ball a lot better. It's a plan that Larry Rothschild put in place that we carried out." Samardzija indicated that he likes being a starter over a relief pitcher.

Cubs | Samardzija could compete for rotation next year
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:23:47 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija could compete for a rotation spot next year with a strong finish to this season, according to general manager Jim Hendry.

Cubs | Samardzija sent down
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:34:08 -0700

Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Chicago Cubs optioned RP Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa Thursday, Aug. 13. He is 1-2 with a 7.81 ERA this year. "We'll send him down for two or three starts and get him back here no later than a September callup," general manager Jim Hendry said.

Cubs | Samardzija battered Wednesday
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:44:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija gave up eight hits and was charged with seven runs in 3 1/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Aug. 12, in his first career start.

Cubs | Samardzija to replace Big Z
Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:54:23 -0700

Owen Perkins, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs P Jeff Samardzija will start in place of SP Carlos Zambrano (back) the next time Zambrano's spot in the rotation comes up.

Cubs | Reliever likely to be sent down
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:13:16 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs will option a relief pitcher, likely RP Jeff Samardzija or RP Jeff Stevens, to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to make room for SP Tom Gorzelanny.

Cubs | Samardzija recalled
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:14:21 -0700

Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Chicago Cubs recalled RP Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, June 30. He will pitch out of the bullpen. Samardzija has added a more effective slider to his repertoire.

Cubs | Samardzija optioned
Wed, 06 May 2009 15:22:02 -0700

Phil Rogers, of The Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Cubs optioned RP Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa Wednesday, May 6. He is expected to join the starting rotation at Iowa.

Cubs | Samardzija will not start Friday
Mon, 04 May 2009 14:21:55 -0700

The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija will not start Friday, May 8, in place of SP Carlos Zambrano (hamstring). Samardzija has been pitching in relief for the last 11 days.

Cubs | Samardzija recalled
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:38:29 -0700

Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs recalled RP Jeff Samardzija from the minors Thursday, April 23.

Cubs | Samardzija to be recalled
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:08:30 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs will recall RP Jeff Samardzija in time for the game Thursday, April 23, according to general manager Jim Hendry. Samardzija will be available out of the bullpen.

Cubs | Samardzija optioned to Triple-A
Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:55:43 -0700

The Chicago Cubs have optioned RP Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa, according to The Associated Press.

Cubs | To decide on bullpen this weekend
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:17:48 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs will not announce their bullpen for the regular season until this weekend. RPs David Patton, Chad Gaudin, Angel Guzman and Jeff Samardzija all remain in contention for the final two spots.

Cubs | Samardzija appears ticketed for minors
Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:32:39 -0700

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija is likely to begin the 2009 season at Triple-A Iowa after struggling in Spring Training.

Cubs | Samardzija scratched from next start
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:50:22 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija was scratched from his next start so that he can focus on winning a spot in the bullpen. He has a 9.90 ERA this spring and a .341 batting average against him.

Cubs | Samardzija to start Wednesday
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:20:45 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija will start the team's Spring Training game Wednesday, March 4.

Cubs | Samardzija likely to open season in pen
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:23:22 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs P Jeff Samardzija is likely to begin the season in the bullpen if he pitches well. He could still be sent to Triple-A.

Cubs | Samardzija, Atkins to pitch Wednesday
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:13:44 -0800

The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija and SP Mitch Atkins will pitch two innings apiece Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the team's Cactus League opener.

Cubs | Samardzija could be sixth on depth chart
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:22:10 -0800

Gordon Wittenmyer, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija may be the first option off the bench for manager Lou Piniella should any of the top five fail or be injured.

Cubs | Samardzija could begin season at Triple-A
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:47:17 -0800

Dave van Dyck, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija could begin the 2009 season at Class AAA if he does not win a spot in the starting rotation.

Cubs | Marshall, Samardzija could compete for starting spot
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:31:29 -0800

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs SP Sean Marshall and RP Jeff Samardzija could compete for a starting spot in the rotation next season if the team trades SP Jason Marquis to the Colorado Rockies.

Cubs | Samardzija retains rookie status
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:56:50 -0800

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija will be a rookie in 2009.

Cubs | Have put together package for Peavy
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:14:36 -0800

Mike Scarr, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs have put together an aggressive package that includes RP Jeff Samardzija and possibly OF Felix Pie, SP Sean Marshall and IF Ronny Cedeno, according to a report on Yahoo! Sports. Ps Kevin Hart and Donnie Veal were also mentioned in the report.

Padres | Could ask for Samardzija
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:11:48 -0800

Chris De Luca, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the San Diego Padres could ask for Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija in a deal for SP Jake Peavy.

Cubs | Samardzija backup plan for rotation
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:43:10 -0800

The Chicago Tribune's Dave van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija could move into the rotation if the team fails to re-sign SP Ryan Dempster or acquire San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy.

Cubs | Samardzija could start
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:40:49 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija could be inserted into the starting rotation next year if SP Rich Harden (shoulder) is unhealthy.

Cubs | Samardzija has scoreless streak going
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:29:07 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija hasn't allowed an earned run in 14 1/3 innings.

Cubs | Samardzija grabs win Friday
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:11:43 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija recorded his first major league win Friday, Aug. 29.

Cubs | Samardzija staying in pen
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:36:17 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija will not make the start Sunday, Aug. 17, and will stay in the bullpen.

Cubs | Samardzija could start Sunday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:12:19 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs RP Jeff Samardzija could start Sunday, Aug. 17, because the team has to tweak the rotation following the doubleheader Wednesday.

Cubs | Trio in line to close
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:47:15 -0700

Cubs.MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports Chicago Cubs RPs Carlos Marmol, Jeff Samardzija or Bob Howry will take over closing duties until CL Kerry Wood has pitched in at least one tune-up game.

Cubs | Piniella wants to use Samardzija on consecutive days
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:09:48 -0700

Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he would like to use RP Jeff Samardzija on back-to-back days to see how he would respond.

Cubs | Samardzija gets save Sunday
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:43:27 -0700

The Associated Press' Andrew Seligman reports Chicago Cubs P Jeff Samardzija recorded the first save of his career by retiring all six batters he faced Sunday, July 27. "We've been looking for one more good arm in the bullpen and I think we found it," said Cubs manager Lou Piniella.

Cubs | Samardzija makes major league debut
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:27:06 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija allowed one run on two hits in two innings in his major league debut Friday, July 25. He struck out two batters in the game.

Cubs | Samardzija to pitch out of bullpen
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:02:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija will initially be used out of the bullpen.

Cubs | Samardzija recalled
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:52:39 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Chicago Cubs recalled P Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs | Samardzija likely will be called up Friday
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:51:39 -0700

Updating a previous report, Gordon Wittenmyer, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Cubs likely will recall SP Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa Friday, July 25.

Cubs | Samardzija may be called up
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:41:29 -0700

The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles is reporting the Chicago Cubs may call up SP Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa if RP Kerry Wood (finger) goes on the disabled list.

Cubs | Samardzija's progress monitored
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:13:39 -0700

The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs are closely monitoring the progress of SP prospect Jeff Samardzija, who has pitched well in his first two starts at Triple-A Iowa. "Actually, he has been throwing the ball better in Triple-A than in Double-A ball," manager Lou Piniella said. "Maybe if we move him up to the big leagues, he'll even throw the ball better."

Cubs | Samardzija debuts Tuesday
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:28:36 -0700

Toni Ginnetti, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija made his debut with Triple-A Iowa Tuesday, June 24, and gave up three runs and seven hits while walking two and striking out five in a 4-2 loss.

Cubs | Samardzija to enter rotation
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:35:28 -0700

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija will replace SP Sean Marshall in the starting rotation beginning Tuesday, June 24, with Triple-A Iowa.