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RISP issues give Hendricks no room for error

The Cubs loaded the bases in the first inning on Monday, and Jason Heyward delivered a two-run single. It was their first run-scoring hit that wasn’t a home run in more than one week. It also was the only one in a 5-2 loss to the Padres. Read More Here (2)

Maddon: 'We're too good' not to turn it around

Every season has a different texture to it, as Cubs manager Joe Maddon is acutely aware. Thus, despite their position on Memorial Day at 25-25 and 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers in the National League Central, it’s way too early to worry about the defending World Series champions. Read More Here (5)

Butler deals as Bryant enjoys SD homecoming

After the Padres claimed the opener to hand the Cubs their fourth straight loss, Chicago’s Eddie Butler and San Diego prospect Dinelson Lamet will duel in the middle game of the three-game series Tuesday. Read More Here (1)

Cubs miss chances, burned by slam in SD

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks cruised through the Padres’ lineup once on Monday afternoon. Then, in the fourth inning, Hunter Renfroe turned around a Hendricks sinker — and the game — in an instant. The Padres right fielder launched a grand slam into the left-field seats, turning a two-run deficit into a two-run lead and sending […]

Dandy dozen: Contreras 'magnificent' vs. ace

Willson Contreras saw every pitch Clayton Kershaw has during a 12-pitch at-bat on Sunday, a battle Cubs manager Joe Maddon called “magnificent.” Contreras won the showdown, hitting a leadoff homer in the second, although it wasn’t enough as the Cubs lost to the Dodgers, 9-4. Read More Here (7)

Rizzo leads #ASGWorthy power display

It’s been home runs or nothing for the Cubs over the last week, and they continued that trend on Sunday. Anthony Rizzo, Willson Contreras and Javier Baez each went deep off Clayton Kershaw, of all pitchers, but it wasn’t enough as the Dodgers posted a 9-4 win to complete a sweep. Read More Here (8)

Hendricks looks to stay hot in San Diego

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks has settled into a nice groove over his last six starts. The Padres are looking for Jarred Cosart to do the same when the two pitchers square off at Petco Park for Monday’s series opener. Read More Here (1)

Cubs drop Sunday slugfest in LA

In a marquee pitching matchup between Clayton Kershaw and Jon Lester, it was all about the hitting. Rookie Cody Bellinger, Kiké Hernandez, Austin Barnes and Yasiel Puig each homered for the Dodgers in a 9-4 victory Sunday to complete a sweep of the Cubs, who belted three home runs of their own. Read More Here […]

Cubs expect Zo to return for Padres opener

Ben Zobrist did not start for the second day on Sunday to give his left wrist more time to heal, but he and manager Joe Maddon expects the veteran back in the Cubs’ lineup on Monday in San Diego. Read More Here (5)

Lester-Kershaw duel set for finale

The Dodgers have shut the Cubs out on consecutive nights and will try to complete the sweep in Sunday’s season-series finale at Dodger Stadium, which will feature two high-profile lefty aces in Clayton Kershaw and Jon Lester. Read More Here (4)