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Jeff Samardzija | Starting Pitcher

Team: Chicago Cubs
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/23/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 225
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jeff Samardzija held the Pirates to one run over seven innings on Wednesday but took the loss.
Samardzija was excellent, fanning eight batters and allowing only three hits and one walk. But he got exactly zero support from the Chicago offense and thus fell to 2-6 on the year. The right-hander has an ace-like 3.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 72/22 K/BB ratio in 63 2/3 innings this season and should keep rolling next week against the White Sox. May 22 - 10:07 PM

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Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija allowed two runs over eight innings and also contributed a two-run homer as the Cubs topped the Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

The win was just Samardzija's second on the year, a crime considering he could easily have five-plus victories on a better team. The right-hander struck out seven and has now fanned 64 batters in 56 2/3 innings. He also now owns a 3.49 ERA through nine starts. Samardzija will go for two in a row next week against the Pirates.
May 16 - 12:38 AM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija struggled in a losing effort against the Nationals on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits over his five frames.

Samardzija fanned five while walking two in the outing. Ian Desmond was responsible for most of the damage against him, blasting a two-run homer in the fourth inning and adding an RBI double in the fifth. Despite the 1-5 record on the year, Samardzija owns a respectable 3.70 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 57/19 K/BB ratio over 48 2/3 innings. He’ll look to get back on track when he does battle against the Rockies at home on Wednesday.
May 10 - 9:35 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija pitched well in a no-decision against the Reds on Saturday, allowing just one run on four hits over six frames.

Samardzija racked up five strikeouts and walked three. He departed with his team comfortably on top 4-2, but an eighth-inning meltdown by Carlos Marmol would wipe away Samardzija's shot at his second victory. Despite his 3.09 ERA and 52/17 K/BB ratio through his first 43 2/3 innings, poor run support and bullpen work leaves Samardzija at 1-4 heading into Friday's start against the Nationals in Washington.
May 4 - 5:18 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija struck out eight while allowing one run in six innings Wednesday against the Reds.

Samardzija took his fourth straight loss anyway. Still, with a 3.03 ERA and a 39/10 K/BB ratio through 32 2/3 innings, he's been terrific this season. His teammates, less so.
Apr 24 - 5:00 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija dropped to 1-3 on the season after giving up five runs (four earned) over seven innings Friday against the Brewers.

Samardzija allowed four runs in the first inning, but settled down pretty nicely from there. He didn't give up the fifth run until a solo shot by Carlos Gomez in his final inning of work. "The Shark" allowed six hits and one walk in the loss and finished with a season-low four strikeouts. He'll attempt to avoid a fourth straight loss in a tough matchup against the Reds next Wednesday.
Apr 19 - 11:50 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija dropped his second straight start Saturday after he gave up two runs in six innings against the Giants.

Samardzija held the Giants off the board for the first four innings, but Gregor Blanco got to him with an RBI single in the fifth and Pablo Sandoval knocked in a run with a single in the sixth. "The Shark" fanned five and walked just one in the loss. He'll look to get back into the win column with a start against the Brewers next Friday.
Apr 13 - 4:24 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija struck out a career-high 13 batters over 5 2/3 innings Sunday in a loss to the Braves.

Samardzija wound up allowing four earned runs, but he showed in Sunday's start why many experts believe he can become a legitimate ace. The 28-year-old right-hander should be an excellent source of fantasy production all season. He will take on the Giants next time out.
Apr 7 - 4:37 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija gave up just two hits over eight shutout frames in the Cubs' 3-1 win over the Pirates on Monday.

Samardzija was absolutely dominant, striking out nine while walking just one batter. He was still bringing it at 96 mph in his final inning of work. After throwing 174 2/3 innings in his first year as a starter in 2012, the 28-year-old should is poised to make an innings-progression this season, so he's a real threat to be among the league leaders in strikeouts.
Apr 1 - 4:52 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija went five strong in his final Cactus League tune-up Tuesday, holding the Reds to one run.

He gave up five hits, didn't walk anyone and struck out four. Samardzija posted a 3.51 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 25 2/3 innings this spring. He was good in 2012, but a true breakout could come in 2013.
Mar 26 - 11:50 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija whiffed seven while allowing four runs -- three earned -- over six innings Thursday against the Mariners.

He gave up nine hits but didn't walk anyone. Samardzija also chipped in with the bat, homering off of Jon Garland for his second longball of the spring. The right-hander now holds a 3.92 ERA this spring with 15 strikeouts over 20 2/3 innings.
Mar 22 - 12:02 AM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija threw five scoreless innings in the Cubs 5-1 win over the Rangers Saturday.

Samardzija allowed just three hits and one walk in his five innings while striking out three. The Cubs' Opening Day starter had been less efficient in his previous outing, so Saturday was a refreshing turn. Samardzija now has a 3.86 ERA in three spring starts.
Mar 16 - 6:49 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija surrendered four runs over 4 2/3 innings Monday in the Cubs' 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Samardzija also struggled in a minor league game last Wednesday, but it would be foolish to make too much of a pair of rough spring outings. Samardzija will be Chicago's Opening Day starter this season and should be an excellent option for any fantasy rotation.
Mar 11 - 7:24 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija allowed five runs on six hits over four innings Wednesday in a minor league game.

It was a 10 a.m. start and Samardzija was working on some different things, so it's safe to ignore the poor results. The talented 28-year-old righty has already been named the Cubs' Opening Day starter and should be a solid mid-rotation fantasy option this season.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Mar 6 - 2:18 PM
Jeff Samardzija - S - Cubs

Jeff Samardzija has been named the Cubs' Opening Day starter.

It had been looking that way and become official after the club ruled Matt Garza (lat strain) out for the first month of the season. Samardzija had a breakthrough season in 2012, posting a 3.81 ERA and 180/56 K/BB ratio over 174 2/3 innings.
Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter
Mar 3 - 11:52 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Welington Castillo
2Dioner Navarro
3Steve Clevenger
1B1Anthony Rizzo
2B1Darwin Barney
SS1Starlin Castro
3B1Luis Valbuena
2Cody Ransom
LF1Alfonso Soriano
2Ryan Sweeney
CF1David DeJesus
RF1Nate Schierholtz
2Scott Hairston
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Matt Garza
2Jeff Samardzija
3Edwin Jackson
4Scott Baker
5Scott Feldman
6Travis Wood
7Carlos Villanueva
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Kevin Gregg
2Kyuji Fujikawa
3Carlos Marmol
4James Russell
5Shawn Camp
6Hector Rondon
7Arodys Vizcaino
8Rafael Dolis