Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis (9-7, 4.52 ERA) will face the Houston Astros Monday, Sept. 1, according to The Associated Press.

Keep in mind the Pirates offense doesn't exactly inspire fear these days. But a win is a win, and Marquis dominated this one, showing strong command of his pitches in the process. Consider throwing the right-hander and his 4.52 ERA back out there next time out against the lowly Astros lineup, especially if you're desperate for wins.

News: Jason Marquis shut down Pittsburgh's batters on a cool, windy day that must have made the Cubs feel at home, and Chicago turned two well-placed bunts into two runs in the seventh inning to sweep yet another three-game series from the Pirates with a 2-0 victory Wednesday. Those were all the runs Marquis (9-7) needed in his best start since he pitched seven shutout innings against the Giants on July 11. A winner only twice in nine starts since June 26, Marquis limited the Pirates to five hits and walked none in seven innings while twice stranding runners at third.

Analysis: Marquis is a streaky starting pitcher on a top contender, so consider him a sleeper for Fantasy Week 23 (Sept. 1-6). His next start comes at home, where the Cubs dominate, and it comes against the mediocre Astros

Jason Marquis shutout the Pirates for seven innings to pick up his ninth win of the season on Wednesday. Marquis allowed just five hits, striking out three without issuing a walk. [...]

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis gave up just five hits while walking none in seven shutout innings Wednesday, Aug. 27. It was only his second win in nine starts since June 26.

The Cubs finished off a sweep of the Pirates with a 2-0 win. Jason Marquis went seven shutout innings, while fanning three Bucs.Marquis earned his ninth win of the season today and looked sharp over seven innings.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis (8-7, 4.76 ERA) received the start Wednesday, Aug. 27, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Cubs own a 13-4 record this year against the Pirates and send Jason Marquis to the mound in quest of a three game sweep. Marquis (8-7, 4.76 ERA) is 4-3 with a 3.86 ERA in 11 career games in Pittsburgh.Marquis was serviceable in his last start against the Nats, working five scoreless innings before finding a rough spot in the sixth frame, but he was working on eight days rest and look rusty in his effort. Today he's back on regular rest and should find success against the soft Pirates batting order.

Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis will remain in the team's rotation for at least his next two starts.

News: The Cubs' rotation will remain on schedule for the immediate future, meaning Jason Marquis won't have to worry about being skipped over in his next two starts. The Chicago Tribune reports that Marquis has little margin for error in those starts, after failing to last six innings Friday against Washington.

Analysis: Marquis took a 4-0 lead into the sixth inning Friday afternoon against the Nationals, but he ran into trouble in the inning and allowed four runs. He had posted a win in each of his previous two starts, but he'd been skipped in the rotation due to off days creating a chance for the Cubs to keep their frontline starters on normal rest. He remains useful in larger mixed formats while he remains in the Cubs rotation as the Cubs figure to give him solid run support and a chance for a win every time out. He next starts on Aug. 27 at Pittsburgh

News: Working on nine days' rest, Chicago starter Jason Marquis took a 4-0 lead into the sixth inning Friday afternoon against the Nationals, but he ran into trouble in the inning and allowed four runs. He gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings off four hits and three walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the final decision.

Analysis: Marquis had posted a win in each of his previous two starts, but he'd been skipped in the rotation due to off days creating a chance for the Cubs to keep their frontline starters on normal rest. He remains useful in larger mixed formats while he remains in the Cubs rotation as the Cubs figure to give him solid run support and a chance for a win every time out. He next starts on Aug. 27 at Pittsburgh

Jason Marquis was in position to get a win Friday after allowing four runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Nationals, but the Cubs' bullpen imploded on the way to a 13-5 loss. [...]

Jason Marquis did not throw well for the Cubs, as he managed just 5.1 innings, giving up four earned runs on four hits and three walks in the team's 13-5 loss to Washington.Marquis is an average pitcher who won't give fantasy owners a whole lot. It's best to pass on him, except possibly in deep NL-only leagues.

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis (8-7, 4.67 ERA) received the start Friday, Aug. 22, against the Washington Nationals.

Cubs.MLB.com's Nick Zaccardi reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis is 4-4 with a 5.68 ERA at home this season.

News: The Sports Xchange notes, Cubs RHP Jason Marquis will be available out of the bullpen Saturday because the Cubs will bypass him in the three-game series against the Reds at Wrigley Field beginning next Tuesday. Marquis will start next Friday against the Nationals at Wrigley. Against the Reds, they'll go with Rich Harden, Ted Lilly and Carlos Zambrano.

Analysis: Marquis was scheduled to be a two-start pitcher in Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24) but that is no longer the case. He was only a viable Fantasy start in the deepest of mixed leagues when he was a two-start pitcher. Now he's someone to avoid altogether

Jason Marquis will pitch in long relief of Sean Marshall on Saturday. Marshall will be limited to 80 pitches and Marquis should take care of the rest. Marquis will rejoin the rotation next Friday. [...]

Jason Marquis will pitch in long relief of Sean Marshall on Saturday. Marshall will be limited to 80 pitches and Marquis should take care of the rest. Marquis hasn't lost his spot in the rotation or anything. [...]

Jason Marquis will pitch in long relief of Sean Marshall on Saturday. Marshall will be limited to 80 pitches and Marquis should take care of the rest. Marquis is expected to rejoin the rotation next Friday. [...]

Marquis benefited from the Cubs' 10-run outpouring, enabling him to leave after 93 pitches. The win aside, it represents the first time in seven starts that the durable right-hander hasn't lasted six or more innings. He'll aim to further chip away at his 4.67 ERA next time out against a depleted Reds lineup.

News: Cubs SP Jason Marquis (8-7) gave up two runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings Wednesday for his first win against Atlanta, his first major league team. Marquis was 0-3 with a 14.04 ERA in his first four starts against the Braves. Marquis struck out one and walked two in the 10-2 victory.

Analysis: Marquis has now won two straight starts after going six straight without a victory. He had a decent 3.81 ERA in July, but no wins to show for it, so his owners will be glad he finally got some run support on Tuesday. Marquis is likely to get two starts next week if he goes Tuesday and Sunday, but that's not set in stone yet. He remains best left for NL-only Fantasy leagues and super-deep mixed formats when he's getting two starts, even when those starts are against bad teams like Cincinnati and Washington

Charles Odum, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis earned his first win against the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, giving up two runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He was previously 0-3 with a 14.04 ERA in four career starts against the Braves.

Jason Marquis issued two earned runs on six hits over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Braves in Atlanta, with two walks and one strikeout.Marquis improves his record to 8-7 and trimmed his ERA to 4.67. He has won two straight starts, but is still best suited for deeper NL-only leagues, as he is too inconsistent to count on.

Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis could pitch on short rest and start Sunday, Aug. 17.

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis will start the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Atlanta Braves.

News: Rain postponed the Braves-Cubs game Tuesday and the two teams will make it up on Wednesday in a day-night double header. Cubs SP Jason Marquis will pitch in the opener against Braves starter Charlie Morton.

Analysis: Marquis was going to be skipped in the rotation this week but will now get a start. It's probably too late for Fantasy owners to get him in the lineup in anything but daily leagues, but you probably don't want to start him anyway. He's just an NL-only pitcher who won't see weekly starts

Tuesday night's Cubs/Braves game has been postponed due to rain. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday, with Jason Marquis and Rich Harden going for the Cubs and Charlie Morton and Jorge Campillo set to pitch for the Braves. [...]

News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jason Marquis may have made his last start for a while. With off days Thursday, Monday and Aug. 18, manager Lou Piniella might skip Marquis at least one time. Marquis is 7-7 with a 4.73 ERA. The offense helped him snap a four-game losing streak. His most recent victory came June 21. The Cubs scored 11 runs while Marquis was on the mound for the second time this year.

Analysis: We likely won't hear for sure until Sunday whether Marquis will start in Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17), so plan on reserving him in all formats at this point

Marquis benefited from outstanding run support in this one to bring a personal four-game losing streak to a close. The irony is that it was one of his worst outings since June, just his second non-quality start in six outings. He'll take a 4.73 ERA to Atlanta next time out.

Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis allowed four runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings Wednesday, Aug. 6, to pick up his seventh win of the season. He struck out three batters and walked two batters in the game. It was his first win since June 21.

News: Cubs SP Jason Marquis (7-7) got plenty of offensive help Wednesday as he evened his record up in a 11-4 win over the Astros. Marquis, whose last victory came on June 21, allowed four runs on six hits over 6 1/3 innings with three strikeouts and two walks.

Analysis: Coming into Wednesday, Marquis had allowed three runs or less in four of his last five starts but had no wins to show for it, so it was about time he got some offensive help. In Fantasy Week 20 (Aug. 11-17), Marquis will get one start against his former team, the Braves, in Atlanta. He is just too unreliable to use outside of NL-only leagues right now, so continue to ignore him in mixed formats

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis (6-7, 4.68 ERA) received the start Wednesday, Aug. 6, against the Houston Astros.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis could have his next turn or two skipped in the rotation due to upcoming off days.

Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings Friday, Aug. 1, to suffer his seventh loss of the season. He struck out two batters and walked one batter in the game. He is 0-4 in his last six starts.

News: Cubs SP Jason Marquis fell to 6-7 on the year Friday in a 3-0 loss to the Pirates. Marquis gave up eight hits and three runs in six innings. He walked one and had two strikeouts. His ERA now stands at 4.68.

Analysis: Marquis fell to 0-4 in six starts since beating the crosstown White Sox on June 21. He was 2-0 against the Pirates but couldn't get the job done again on Friday. He remains best left for NL-only Fantasy leagues and larger mixed leagues when he is a two-start pitcher. That won't happen next week as his next scheduled start comes Wednesday against Houston

MLB.com reports Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis (6-6, 4.69 ERA) received the start Friday, Aug. 1, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.