Colin Rea worked to a full count against Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber to begin the fourth inning on Friday afternoon. The ...

Though it has only been three starts, Colin Rea has been the reinforcement that the Cubs ’ rotation needed.

Rea (1-0) earned the win Friday over the Phillies, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

The Chicago Cubs signed this veteran right-hander as a starting rotation candidate, and he’s now starting to pay off.

Given the offensive craziness of the Chicago Cubs’ 13-11 win Friday, it was easy to forget that starting pitcher Colin Rea ...

Craig Counsell discusses Colin Rea's outing, the lineup's success and more following the Cubs' 4-0 victory over the Phillies ...

Rea earned a save against the Athletics on Monday, pitching three scoreless innings during which he gave up four hits and struck out one batter. Rea had a 16-3 cushion when he entered in the ...

Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide ... find the right balance to stay ready. Cubs pitcher Colin Rea poses for a portrait on media day during spring ...

When the clock started on free agency last off-season, it was the Milwaukee Brewers who made the first ripple when they re-signed Colin ... in baseball. There’s a clear plan for Rea, too.

“That’s where the Colin Reas really become important here to help manage those first seven to 10 days of games.” Rea largely pitched as a starter last season (148 1/3 innings compared to 19 ...

Every Thursday during the regular season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an ... The unheralded role Rea currently fills is invaluable, though. While manager Craig Counsell expects Rea ...