<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Payoff Pitch</title><link>http://nwherald.com</link><description>Insider coverage from north and South sides</description><language>en-us</language><item><title>Cubs' Garza scheduled to make season debut Tuesday</title><description>CHICAGO – Right-hander Matt Garza will finally make his first start of the season Tuesday at Pittsburgh.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/18/cubs-garza-scheduled-to-make-season-debut-tuesday/b2qyjop/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/18/cubs-garza-scheduled-to-make-season-debut-tuesday/b2qyjop/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox look to snap four-game home losing streak vs. Angels</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox don't want to embark on their upcoming seven-game road trip with another loss at U.S. Cellular Field.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/12/sox-look-to-snap-four-game-home-losing-streak-vs-angels/b9w5qma/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/12/sox-look-to-snap-four-game-home-losing-streak-vs-angels/b9w5qma/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 22:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox try to turn season around against Angels</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox don't want to waste this quick, three-game homestand and want to turn things around tonight against the Angels.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/11/sox-try-to-turn-season-around-against-angels/bttd0tv/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/11/sox-try-to-turn-season-around-against-angels/bttd0tv/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 22:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox's Floyd to undergo season-ending surgery</title><description>The White Sox announced starting pitcher Gavin Floyd will undergo season-ending surgery to fix the ulnar collateral ligament and a torn flexor muscle in his right elbow.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/06/soxs-floyd-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery/bgd80r7/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/06/soxs-floyd-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery/bgd80r7/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Villanueva searching for win No. 2 in series opener vs. Reds</title><description>Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva walks off the field in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Cincinnati. Villanueva takes the mound Friday looking for his second win of the season. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/03/villanueva-searching-for-win-no-2-in-series-opener-vs-reds/bcy1vaf/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/03/villanueva-searching-for-win-no-2-in-series-opener-vs-reds/bcy1vaf/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs' Garza feels fine after rehab outing</title><description>CHICAGO – Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza is back in Chicago after his first rehab start and all indications point to a return that may be only a couple weeks away.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/02/cubs-garza-feels-fine-after-rehab-outing/bcfn2ug/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/05/02/cubs-garza-feels-fine-after-rehab-outing/bcfn2ug/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Injuries shorten White Sox's bench</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox's bench is down to two players tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays with Jeff Keppinger and Dewayne Wise sidelined.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/26/injuries-shorten-white-soxs-bench/bq9y6mh/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/26/injuries-shorten-white-soxs-bench/bq9y6mh/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox carry four-game losing streak into series finale vs. Indians</title><description>CHICAGO – With left-hander Jose Quintana on the mound, the White Sox aim to snap their four-game losing streak in their series finale against the Cleveland Indians.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/24/sox-carry-four-game-losing-streak-into-series-finale-vs-indians/b1mw1du/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/24/sox-carry-four-game-losing-streak-into-series-finale-vs-indians/b1mw1du/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox put Viciedo on disabled list, recall Tekotte</title><description>CHICAGO – White Sox outfielder Dayan Viciedo hoped to avoid a stint on the disabled list after sustaining a left oblique strain, but the Sox opted to put him on the 15-day DL before Saturday's game.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/20/sox-put-viciedo-on-disabled-list-recall-tekotte/br55w7m/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/20/sox-put-viciedo-on-disabled-list-recall-tekotte/br55w7m/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs trying to fit in game against Rangers</title><description>CHICAGO – Despite rain in the forecast throughout the day, the Cubs are going to try to play their series finale against the Rangers.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/18/cubs-trying-to-fit-in-game-against-rangers/b8fyzaz/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/18/cubs-trying-to-fit-in-game-against-rangers/b8fyzaz/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs make roster moves, Epstein discusses Boston tragedy</title><description>CHICAGO – One off day and the Cubs' roster undergoes a bit of a makeover.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/16/cubs-make-roster-moves-epstein-discusses-boston-tragedy/bkme4ct/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/16/cubs-make-roster-moves-epstein-discusses-boston-tragedy/bkme4ct/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MRI confirms Cubs' Clevenger suffered oblique injury</title><description>CHICAGO – Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger will be sidelined approximately six weeks due to left oblique strain.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/14/mri-confirms-cubs-clevenger-suffered-oblique-injury/bixurm0/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/14/mri-confirms-cubs-clevenger-suffered-oblique-injury/bixurm0/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs put Fujikawa on 15-day disabled list</title><description>CHICAGO – Before today's game against the Giants, the Cubs put reliever Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day disabled list because of a muscle strain in his right forearm.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/13/cubs-put-fujikawa-on-15-day-disabled-list/b6b2h3q/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/13/cubs-put-fujikawa-on-15-day-disabled-list/b6b2h3q/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood, Cubs trying to snap four-game losing streak</title><description>CHICAGO – The Cubs, riding a four-game losing streak, need a strong effort from starting pitcher Travis Wood tonight against Milwaukee.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/09/wood-cubs-trying-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak/bbw91fe/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/09/wood-cubs-trying-to-snap-four-game-losing-streak/bbw91fe/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs welcome Brewers to Wrigley for home opener</title><description>CHICAGO – The Cubs begin the 100th season of baseball at Wrigley Field with their home opener today against the Brewers.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/08/cubs-welcome-brewers-to-wrigley-for-home-opener/b6wsi9h/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/08/cubs-welcome-brewers-to-wrigley-for-home-opener/b6wsi9h/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox prepare to hit the road with 10-game trip looming</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox end their opening homestand today against the Mariners, hoping to take the series.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/07/sox-prepare-to-hit-the-road-with-10-game-trip-looming/bg4fyhq/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/07/sox-prepare-to-hit-the-road-with-10-game-trip-looming/bg4fyhq/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ventura gives 3 starters day off vs. Hernandez</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox will have to prevent Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez from picking up career win No. 100 without three of their starters.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/06/ventura-gives-3-starters-day-off-vs-hernandez/bz4v74g/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/06/ventura-gives-3-starters-day-off-vs-hernandez/bz4v74g/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quintana looking to replicate last year's success</title><description>CHICAGO – Left-hander Jose Quintana is hoping to avoid a sophomore slump.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/05/quintana-looking-to-replicate-last-years-success/b30lj6s/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/05/quintana-looking-to-replicate-last-years-success/b30lj6s/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wrigley West: The place for Cubs prospects and Kane County Cougars news</title><description>The Kane County Cougars' partnership with the Chicago Cubs began yesterday.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/05/wrigley-west-the-place-for-cubs-prospects-and-kane-county-cougars-news/bxvoz4e/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/05/wrigley-west-the-place-for-cubs-prospects-and-kane-county-cougars-news/bxvoz4e/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:23:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sox aim to sweep series against Royals</title><description>CHICAGO – The White Sox have an opportunity to start the season 3-0 for the first time since 1992.</description><link>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/04/sox-aim-to-sweep-series-against-royals/bi99pzj/</link><guid>http://nwherald.com/2013/04/04/sox-aim-to-sweep-series-against-royals/bi99pzj/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>