Cubs Make Interesting Waiver Claim, Add Pitcher From Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs have claimed right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong, picking up the veteran pitcher off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. Armstrong, 33, was recently designated for assignment by the Cardinals, who had traded for him back in July.

Armstrong was pretty good during his short stint in St. Louis, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The righty allowed four earned runs in a span of three outings with the Cardinals, but then settled in and ended his time there...