Matt Garza (SP)

Chicago starter Matt Garza recorded a solid but unspectacular performance on Wednesday night in a start against the Phillies. The Cubs couldn’t back him with much against Kyle Kendrick and Garza settled for a no-decision as he left the game tied after 6 2/3 innings. Garza allowed two earned runs on eight hits and a walk over his time on the mound. He struck out two batters and threw 107 pitches....

Cubs starter Matt Garza did not factor into the decision during Friday night's contest against the Brewers. Garza, who had his turn skipped in the rotation due to an illness, allowed one run on three hits over five innings. The lone run he did surrender came in the first inning on a double play ball off the bat of Aramis Ramirez. Garza was pulled after throwing 93 pitches trailing 1-0, but the Cubs...

As anticipated, Cubs pitcher Matt Garza (2-1) is slotted as the starter for Friday's game at Milwaukee after battling a persistent illness. Garza had his scheduled turn in the rotation skipped last Sunday as a result of the illness. The right-hander has yielded two runs or less in four of his five starts this season for a quality 2.67 ERA. Garza is also ranked fifth in the National League with a sparkling...

The Chicago Cubs are prepared to work out a long-term contract extension with SP Matt ...

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Cubs are looking to extend Matt Garza, not trade him.

Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza (flu), who was skipped Sunday, May 6, due to the ...

Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza (illness) will not make the start Sunday, May 6, due ...

Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza will have his scheduled turn in the rotation skipped Sunday because of an illness, according to the Daily Herald. Travis Wood will take his spot against the Dodgers. Garza won't make his next start until Friday at Milwaukee, if he's healthy.

Cubs pitcher Travis Wood will assume the start for Sunday's game against the Dodgers in place of Matt Garza (illness), according to the Daily Herald. Wood has stumbled to a 1-3 record and 5.08 ERA in five starts (28 1/3 innings) with Triple-A Iowa this season.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum said that Matt Garza is ''iffy'' to make his scheduled Sunday start.

RotoInfo.com | May 5th, 2:16pm

Travis Wood will start Sunday for the Chicago Cubs in place of Matt Garza, who was scratched for a second consecutive day due to a virus.

RotoInfo.com | May 4th, 3:34pm

Cubs say Matt Garza is ill and will be pushed back from Saturday to Sunday. Chris Volstad will pitch Saturday vs. Dodgers.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 23rd, 11:18am

Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza will take the mound for the second game of the regular season against Washington on April 7, the team announced Friday. Veteran pitcher Ryan Dempster was named the starter for opening day. 'It doesn't matter to me,' Garza told ESPN.com. 'I am just excited to play. ... It does not bother me as long as I am one of the five and get to pitch at Wrigley.'

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