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| Sean Marshall made an emergency start for the Cubs against the Rockies on Friday night after Carlos Zambrano was unable to go with a back injury, but gave up three runs in two innings en route to taking the loss, as the Rockies won 6-2 in Denver. |
Our View: Marshall will likely stay in the bullpen even if Big Z lands on the DL, as the recently acquired Tom Gorzelanny would be in line to take his spot.
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| Sean Marshall was part of some unusual maneuvering by Cubs manager Lou Piniella in the ninth inning on Sunday. After coming in to face Nick Stavinoha, who he walked, Sweet Lou moved his lone lefty reliever into left field and brought in Aaron Heilman to face Brendan Ryan (a right handed bat), who he struck out. Lou then brought Marshall back in, and he retired pinch-hitter Jarrett Hoffpauir and Colby Rasmus. |
Our View: It was a decidedly Tony La Russa-esque move in a game in which he was managing against the king of micro-managing. While it didn't work to perfection, La Russa pinch hit the righty hitting Hoffpauir for lefty Skip Schumaker, it was ingenious nonetheless, and the Cubs allowed no runs in the inning despite loading the bases with no outs. Marshall replaced Alfonso Soriano in left field before Reed Johnson spelled him.
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| Sean Marshall got rocked by the Dodgers on Sunday, giving up seven earned runs (eight total) off eight hits and one walk while striking out two in 4.1 innings. |
Our View: Marshall took the loss and fell to 3-4. This was not the right time for Marshall to get shelled, as manager Lou Piniella had already come out and said that Marshall, not Randy Wells, would likely be relegated to the bullpen once Rich Harden returns from the DL. Marshall can safely be dropped at this point if you happen to still own him.
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| Sean Marshall could head back to the bullpen after his next start, according to the Chicago Tribune. Randy Wells has pitched well enough to remain in the rotation, so once Zambrano and Harden return, Marshall appears to be the odd man out. |
Our View: Marshall made most of his appearances last season out of the bullpen, so this shouldn't be a big adjustment. He has appeared in 10 games this season, seven starts. In those starts, the left-hander has a good 3.63 ERA.
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| Sean Marshall allowed just one run on four hits and two walks over five innings and got the complete game win on Tuesday. The Cubs' 6-1 victory was completed early due to rain. Marshall struck out six and improved to 3-3 on the season. |
Our View: This was a perfect scenario for Marshall. A pitcher who can't go deep in games gets a five-inning rain-shortened complete game win. Marshall's ERA is down to 3.70 this season, and he's been more than serviceable. However, he'll likely head to the bullpen when Rich Harden returns.
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| Sean Marshall allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk over five innings in the Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday. He allowed two home runs and was handed his third loss. |
Our View: Marshall has been decent this season, but has had trouble going deep in games. He has eclipsed six innings just two times all season, and although his ERA is currently under 4.00, he's not a strong starter outside of NL-only leagues.
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| Sean Marshall could be moved to the bullpen when Carlos Zambrano is ready to return to the rotation, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
Our View: Manager Lou Piniella will eithe drop Marshall or Randy Wells from the rotation, and noted that he likes the way Wells throws the ball. Marshall holds a 4.15 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 26 innings of work (six games, four starts).
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| Although it was not his most impressive outing, Sunday marked Sean Marshall's first win of the season. The Cubs' fifth starter lasted five innings and allowed five hits, three walks, and two runs, while striking out two. |
Our View: Marshall will likely continue to improve throughout his first season as a full-time starter, but he is not worth much in regards to fantasy value.
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| Sean Marshall fell to 0-2 on the season Tuesday after allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk over seven innings. He only struck out one hitter in the game and the Cubs lost to the Giants 6-2. |
Our View: Marshall has been decent this season, but the wheels started to come off on Tuesday. His ERA jumped from 3.32 to 4.15 and the one strikeout was especially frustrating for fantasy owners. The Cubs will need more than this out of him with Big Z on the DL.
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| Sean Marshall, who lasted five innings, gave up three runs off seven hits and two walks while striking out four against St. Louis on Thursday in his first start of the season. |
Our View: It was not an awful start for Marshall, but certainly not too sharp either, and resulted in a no-decision. Marshall's next start will come Wednesday, April 22, against Cincinnati.
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| Sean Marshall will make his first start of the season on Thursday when the Cubs take on the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. |
Our View: The left-hander allowed just one run to the Cardinals over 11 innings last season. Still, it's not an ideal fantasy matchup as it his first start of the season and the Cardinals are coming off of a game in which they scored 12 runs. Marshall has intriguing stuff and is well-composed on the mound. He is certainly worth consideration in NL Only formats.
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| Sean Marshall got blasted by the Angels on Tuesday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks in just 3.1 innings. He received his first loss of the spring. |
Our View: Despite this drubbing, Marshall still projects to be the fifth starter in the Cubs rotation this season. He may crumble down the stretch if his inning totals become too bloated, but he's worth a look in NL-only leagues.
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| Sean Marshall had another strong start Saturday. He allowed two runs on five hits over five innings and struck out three. He earned the victory and is 3-0 this spring. |
Our View: Marshall has has a fantastic spring and it might push him into the back end of the Cubs rotation. If that happens he would have value as a hurler in NL-only leagues.
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| Despite a strong spring from Aaron Heilman, Cubs' manager Lou Piniella has named Sean Marshall the team's fifth starter, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Marshall has allowed just one earned run in 14.1 innings of work this spring. The 26-year-old does not have dominating stuff, but his variety of breaking pitches and his deft control of them keeps hitters guessing. The nomination as a regular starter means he should be considered in NL-only leagues.
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| The fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation is Sean Marshall's to lose, according to the Chicago Tribune. Skipper Lou Piniella said, "He has done absolutely nothing to hurt his chances. He is throwing the ball as well as I have seen him throw it. He came in here as the front-runner and, truthfully, he has not lost that status."
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Our View: Marshall would be worth targeting as a late-round flier if he is named the Cubs' fifth starter in the rotation.
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| Sean Marshall pitched four brilliant innings Sunday against Texas, scattering two hits and striking out three. |
Our View: All the best starts in the world during spring training may not mean Marshall gets the bump to the rotation. With little room in the rotation for a left-hander not named Ted Lilly, Marshall may be better served in long relief, where he can utilize his durability and strike out capabilities.
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| MLB.com reports that Sean Marshall may is the favorite to open the season as the Cubs' fifth starter. |
Our View: Marshall has plenty of upside as he has exhibited excellent control in the majors. He threw 65.1 innings last season and posted a 3.86 ERA. However, he is currently the Cubs only left hander out of the bullpen, so they may hesitate bumping him into the rotation.
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| Cubs manager Lou Piniella was not enthusiastic about trading Sean Marshall for Jake Peavy due to Rich Harden's propensity to injury, the New York Daily News reports. "We have to limit Harden's innings and allow him to miss a start from time to time," said Piniella, "so essentially I'm going to need to have a six-man rotation and that's why Marshall's an important guy for us." |
Our View: Marshall showed excellent control and posted a sub-4.00 ERA last season, so he is an excellent sleeper in NL-only leagues and possibly something more if one of Chicago's starters goes down in spring training.
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| One of the reasons why the Cubs' trade negotiations to acquire Jake Peavy failed is because the Padres kept asking for Sean Marshall, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
Our View: The Cubs did not want to part with Marshall, who held a 1.27 WHIP over 65.1 innings in 2008. Peavy's $15 million salary for 2009 also killed the deal.
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| It is true that the Cubs like the Royals' Mark Teahen but MLBTradeRumors.com states that the club does not view him as the strong middle-of-the-order bat that they covet, and are not willing to part with pitcher Sean Marshall (and infielder Mike Fontenot) to acquire him in a trade. |
Our View: The Cubs have solid depth for their rotation, but that does not mean they need to deal Marshall, who held a favorable 1.27 WHIP over 65.1 innings in 2008.
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| The Cubs are believed to be looking to acquire Mark Teahen from the Kansas City Royals, and the names of Sean Marshall and Mike Fontenot have apparently been discussed as players that could be headed to the Royals, according to the Cubs Official Website. |
Our View: The Cubs may not need to hold on to Marshall given that they recently resigned Ryan Dempster, though that would mean another year of Jason Marquis in the rotation. The Royals have still not yet confirmed that the two teams are talking about any type of deal at this point.
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| Sean Marshall has earned a spot on the postseason roster with five solid innings Tuesday, according to MLB.com. "Our guy matched [Santana] pitch for pitch there, and actually was doing a little better until the fifth inning," manager Lou Piniella said. "We need to get [Marshall] back in the bullpen, where he can help us in the middle. He'll pitch a little in the middle in the Milwaukee series to get ready for postseason." |
Our View: Marshall has pitched well this year, so this isn't a surprise. He should have been in the rotation all year instead of Jason Marquis.
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| Hurricane Ike, which is bearing down on the Texas coast, has created the postponement of Friday night's game between the Astros and Cubs. Not only was Friday night's game put on hold, the two teams will take Saturday off, too. A weekend doubleheader likely means that Sean Marshall will get a spot start. |
Our View: The two teams will attempt to get a doubleheader on either Sunday or Monday. Both teams have Monday off.
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| Sean Marshall has been slated to start Sunday against the Marlins, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. It would be the first start since July 6 at Triple-A Iowa for Marshall. |
Our View: Jason Marquis was considered for Sunday (on short rest) and rookie Jeff Samardzija was also an option, but manager Lou Piniella opted for Marshall. The lefty has pitched well this season, and is worth penciling into fantasy lineups for Sunday's start.
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| The Chicago Tribune reports that Sean Marshall could be headed back to Triple-A Iowa after the recent acquisitions of Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin. |
Our View: Marshall was huge in his last start, a victory over the rival Cardinals. He lasted six innings and allowed just one run. If he does go down, he would likely be recalled in the event of an injury to any of the Cubs' starters.
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| Sean Marshall will remain in the Cubs' rotation and receive another starting chance when he faces the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. This isn't a surprise considering skipper Lou Pineilla would love to have three regular lefty's in his rotation. |
Our View: Marshall (1-2) won for the first time in five starts dating to last season, allowing one run on six hits in six innings. Besides Ryan Ludwick's homer with one out in the sixth, the Cardinals had only two other runners in scoring position against the left-hander and only seven total base runners. Marshall is now the No. 5 in the rotation and rookie Sean Gallagher is out... for now.
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| Sean Marshall turned in an impressive six innings of work at Busch Stadium on Sunday. He gave up just one run on six hits, one walk and also recrded four strikeouts on the day. |
Our View: This was a good bounce back game for Marshall who had lost his only other two starts this season. The Cubs will need similar performances in the second half to hold off the red-hot Brewers and Cardinals in the Central.
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| Sean Marshall pitched well on Sunday but he will be used out of the bullpen this weekend as the team will have to decide whether he or Sean Gallagher will remain in the rotation once Carlos Zambrano returns from the DL on Friday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. |
Our View: Our best guess is that Marshall will probably be returned to Triple-A leaving Gallagher as the fifth starter for the moment in Chicago.
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| Sean Marshall kept the White Sox in check on Sunday, but he ended up taking a loss. The right-hander held the rival to five hits and three runs over seven innings. Marshall walked one and struck out five. |
Our View: Two homers did Marshall in on Sunday night. Still, he may have earned himself another turn in the rotation.
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| Sean Marshall struck out seven batters in his first start of the year Tuesday, but that's where the good news stops. The tall lefty allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over 4 1/3 innings, picking up his first loss of the season. |
Our View: Marshall will get a chance to redeem himself this weekend when the Cubbies travel to the South Side.
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| As expected, the Cubs recalled Sean Marshall from Triple-A Iowa Tuesday. He is starting tonight's game against the Orioles. Reed Johnson was put on the DL to make room on the roster. |
Our View: Marshall is taking the place of the injured Carlos Zambrano. He's in line for another start this weekend.
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| Sean Marshall will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to start Tuesday against Baltimore in place of the injured Carlos Zambrano, according to the Daily Herald. |
Our View: He will likely make two starts while Zambrano is out. He surrendered eight hits, seven walks, and four earned runs over 8.2 innings with the Cubs this season, and isn't worth fantasy consideration during a short stint in the rotation.
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| Sean Marshall could be promoted to join the rotation if he fares well in his next couple starts at Triple-A Iowa, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The lefty pitched three innings Monday in his first start for Iowa since he strained his hamstring. He's scheduled to start again on Saturday. |
Our View: Rich Hill is still struggling, so Marshall is the best option right now. He's likely to replace Sean Gallagher in the rotation.
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| Triple-A Iowa has placed Sean Marshall on the seven-day DL after the lefty strained his left hamstring during his start Thursday. |
Our View: Marshall is back at Triple-A building his innings up with the hope of rejoining the Cubs at some point as a starter. This ailment obviously pushes that timetable back.
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| Sean Marshall will not join the Cubs rotation next week after straining his left hamstring during his start for Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune. Indeed, Marshall could find himself placed on the DL because of the injury. |
Our View: The Cubs will continue to go with Sean Gallagher in the fifth spot in their rotation since Rich Hill also isn't quite healthy at the moment.
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| Sean Marshall has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, according to the Sports Network. The team needed to make room for pitcher Scott Eyre (activated from DL), and Marshall was seen as expendable. |
Our View: Marshall held a 4.15 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over 8.2 innings, with seven walks and fivs strikeouts. He also surrendered two home runs. He had one save to his credit, but held little to no fantasy value prior to his demotion.
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| Sean Marshall could make a spot start on Sunday if Jason Marquis is not recovered from his strep throat, according to MLB.com. Marshall registered a save out of the bullpen this season, but was a starter during spring training, and he could handle it if Marquis ultimately cannot go. |
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| Sean Marshall has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa, according to the AP. To make room for Marshall, the team optioned rookie lefty Carmen Pignatiello to Iowa. Marshall holds limited fantasy value as of now. |
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| As expected, the Cubs optioned Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The young left-hander will be back even though the Cubs look to have depth in the starting rotation.
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| It appears that Sean Marshall has been taken out of the battle for the Cubs' final spot in the rotation, this according to the Chicago Sun Times. Marshall is being scratched from his start Thursday to join the bullpen for a shot at nailing down a role as a long reliever or a left-handed specialist. Les Walrond, is also in the mix, as is Carmen Pignatiello, Piniella told the paper.
''Pignatiello helped himself,'' Piniella said. ''We're going to start using the three of those kids in situations, just to look at them and see how they respond. I know it's only spring training, but to them it's a big deal because it could mean a major-league job.'' Marshall's fantasy value is nil outside of leagues that use middle relief as a positional scoring option. |
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| Despite holding a 2.45 ERA over his last three starts, Sean Marshall won't make his next start until Sept. 15, according to the Chicago Tribune. "Giving Marshall a little bit of a breather will be good for him," manager Lou Piniella said. Marshall will work out of the bullpen in the meantime. |
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| With Steve Trachsel now in tow, the Cubs have decided to skip Sean Marshall's next turn in the rotation. "I just don't know. I wish I knew. Let's just leave it at this for now and then we can make up our minds," manager Piniella told the AP when asked how Marshall will be out of the rotation. Pinella had previously talked about going with a six-man rotation, and it's still possible the team will go that route. |
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| Sean Marshall scratched his eye Wednesday night but was able to make his scheduled start on Thursday. However, he was hit hard for seven runs on nine hits over just 2 2/3 innings by the Phillies. "I don't know what his problem was. He was getting the ball up some," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said, according to the AP. "I know he scratched his cornea last night sleeping. I'm not so sure that had anything to do with it, but it might have." Marshall left the Cubs immediately following the game to have his eye examined by a specialist, so more about his condition should be known by Friday. |
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| Sean Marshall was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday. He'll start on Wednesday against San Diego, according to the AP. Marshall made 24 starts for the Cubs in 2006, going 6-9 with a 5.59 ERA. He was 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA in five combined appearances with High-A Daytona and Triple-A Iowa prior to his promotion. |
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| Sean Marshall is on the way up from Iowa. However, the club has not revealed where and when Marshall will start, according to the Chicago Tribune. Marshall is 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA over five minor league starts this year. |
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| The Cubs optioned Sean Marshall to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, according to the Daily Southtown. He just made his spring debut Monday after missing action with a sore shoulder. |
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| Sean Marshall threw his second batting practice session Saturday, the Cubs official site reports. He's been dealing with shoulder issues all spring. It will be at least four days before he's slotted for a Cactus League game. "For all practical purposes, he's three weeks behind everybody, and we certainly don't want to rush him," Lou Piniella said. |
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| Sean Marshall is dealing with shoulder discomfort that will keep him from pitching off a mound until at least next week, according to the Daily Southtown. "My rotator cuff had some fatigue and wear and tear from the long season," Marshall said. "I might be a little behind schedule but I think I can catch up with these guys by the time the games start." |
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| The Cubs activated Sean Marshall from the DL Friday, according to the AP. Marshall, who has been out with a trained oblique muscle, is expected to start Saturday's game. |
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| The Cubs are expected to activate Sean Marshall from the disabled list to start Saturday's game, according to the Chicago Tribune. He's been out of action with a strained left rib cage. |
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| The Cubs considered activating Sean Marshall from the disabled list in time for this evening's contest, but instead they decided to have him pitch one more rehab game, according to the Daily Southtown. Marshall has been out with a strained left rib cage. "We're happy with the way Marshall pitched, but we want to make sure he's all the way back," GM Jim Hendry said. "He needs to get his endurance and strength back. When you've had that type of injury, it takes a while. His velocity is close. But we thought that one more outing might get it up a couple more miles per hour." |
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| Contrary to a previous report in the Chicago Sun-Times, Sean Marshall could be activated from the DL to start on Sunday for the injured Ryan O'Malley, according to the AP. "We're trying to decide if Marshall's ready to play," manager Dusty Baker said. Marshall has been out since July 27 with a strained right oblique. |
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| Sean Marshall won't be ready to start in place of the injured Ryan O'Malley on Sunday despite throwing six shutout innings in his minor league last start, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Marshall won't be called up until September. |
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| Sean Marshall was ineffective on Saturday in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Iowa, according to the Cubs website. He pitched three innings, allowing three runs (two earned) while walking five. There is still no timetable on Marshall's return to the majors. |
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| Sean Marshall threw three innings in a bullpen session Tuesday and will head out on a rehab assignment this weekend, according to the Daily Southtown. He's on the disabled list with a strained left rib cage. |
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| Sean Marshall is still experiencing pain and won't be able to begin throwing again until the pain subsides, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He has been on the disabled list since July 23 with a strained right oblique muscle.
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| The Cubs placed Sean Marshall on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained left ribcage muscle, according to the Chicago Tribune. Marshall sustained the injury while pitching to Robert Fick on Saturday night. It is not known how long he will be sidelined. |
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