The Cubs may have lost six in a row, but they aren’t panicking — especially Jake Arrieta, who is quick to point out that the National League Central is still a tight race. Read More Here (4)
Fowler takes center stage as Cubs host Cards
Dexter Fowler returns to Wrigley Field for the first time as a Cardinal when the Cubs host St. Louis beginning Friday. Fowler will receive his World Series ring in a pregame ceremony on the field. Read More Here (4)
Cubs unable to back Arrieta in 6th straight loss
Franchy Cordero hit his first Major League triple and scored on an infield grounder with one out in the eighth inning to lift the Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday at Petco Park, as the defending champs lost their sixth in a row. Read More Here (6)
Let's be prank: Bryant surprised by Maddux
Three months later, Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is still laughing about it. On a University of Nevada field in February, Bryant took batting practice against Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. But he didn’t know it was Maddux. Read More Here (10)
Bears add FB Burton, waive TE House
The Bears on Wednesday claimed fullback Michael Burton off waivers from the Lions and waived undrafted rookie tight end Franko House. Read More Here… (24)
Maddon: Technique affecting Russell's throws
The problem with Cubs shortstop Addison Russell’s throws lately have not been his right shoulder, which forced him to miss three games earlier this month, but more technique, manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday. Read More Here (4)
White determined to 'turn it up'
After serious leg injuries in his first two NFL seasons forced Kevin White to miss 28 of 32 games, the receiver’s sense of urgency is currently at an all-time high. Read More Here… (2)
Maddon not losing faith in Schwarber
Cubs manager Joe Maddon has had a few conversations with Kyle Schwarber, trying to keep the young slugger’s confidence up. On Tuesday night, Schwarber ended an 0-for-13 skid with a solo home run, but it wasn’t enough as the Cubs lost, 6-2, to the Padres. Read More Here (5)
West Coast funk: Cubs slip below .500
Austin Hedges homered and knocked in four runs Tuesday night, sending the Padres to a 6-2 victory and pushing the Cubs below .500 for just the second time this season. Read More Here (9)
Epstein: 'We feel we have a talented offense'
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein encouraged the media to write about the team’s offensive struggles, particularly driving in runners. Usually, as soon as that’s considered a trend, the team is able to turn things around. At least, the Cubs expect to correct that. Read More Here (3)
