Rea took a no-decision Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out five over 3.2 innings while allowing a run on four hits and one walk.

With Jordan Wicks optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Rea appears locked into the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation. Wicks was on Chicago's roster for its two-game set against the Dodgers in Tokyo ...

The unheralded role Rea currently fills is invaluable, though. While manager Craig Counsell expects Rea to start games for the Cubs over the course of the season, the decision to make right-hander ...

Right-hander Colin Rea, being used out of the bullpen in Japan and therefore not guaranteed to pitch, wanted to make sure he continued his ramp-up. He stayed behind in Arizona when the Cubs left ...

Cubs pitcher Colin Rea may not be Japanese like his two teammates, but the 34-year-old is a veteran of Japanese baseball. Rea, who signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in January, is a former ...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea is likely to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs are looking to fill a void in the starting ...

The Cubs are finally home. After spending the past week in Phoenix and West Sacramento, Calif., following their first two regular-season games in Tokyo against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs ...