The Cubs’ Jason Heyward knew all the work he did on his swing this offseason paid off in the eighth inning Wednesday night. The Giants had called on lefty Steven Okert to face Heyward, who fouled off the first pitch, then tripled to right. That good feeling continued Thursday when Heyward hit a solo homer […]
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Arrieta faces Dodgers, returns to site of no-no
The Cubs’ most recent meeting with the Dodgers carried higher stakes, but that doesn’t mean the current matchup won’t provide a solid litmus test. Read More Here (7)
Cubs crack three HRs in finale W over Giants
The Cubs picked up the home run pace on Thursday as Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward and Ben Zobrist each hit solo shots to post a 5-1 victory over the Giants and Jeff Samardzija for their seventh win in the past nine games. Read More Here (4)
Maddon impressed with Davis' demeanor
Wade Davis is 10-for-10 in save opportunities this season, but on Wedensday night, he served up a two-run homer to snap a stretch of 64 1/3 homerless innings. It also was his first game in a week. Does Cubs manager Joe Maddon need to get his closer more work? Read More Here (6)
Bryant homers after fan's disputed catch
The Cubs’ Kris Bryant belted a home run with two outs in the first on Thursday, but he may have gotten a little help from a fan in the Wrigley Field bleachers. Read More Here (0)
#ASGWorthy Rizzo stays hot with 2 homers
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo tallied two home runs in a 5-4 win over the Giants on Wednesday, notching his 14th career multi-homer game despite the near-20 mph winds. Read More Here (2)
Butler to face Giants with special connection
Eddie Butler, who will get the ball for the Cubs in Thursday’s series finale against the Giants at Wrigley Field, was mentored from an early age by former Giants pitcher Gary Lavelle, who began giving him private lessons when Butler was 9 years old. Read More Here (1)
Rizzo's power helps Hendricks beat Giants
It’s been home runs or nothing lately for Anthony Rizzo, who notched his 14th career multi-homer game with two solo shots, doing so against lefty Matt Moore, to power the Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Giants on Wednesday night. Read More Here (1)
Cubs planning 'Anchorman' tribute road trip
The Cubs have kept the extracurricular activities to a minimum this season, unless you count David Ross’ performance in “Dancing with the Stars.” On Thursday, they will have their first theme trip. Read More Here (5)
Lester goes distance with 4-hitter, 10 K's
Cubs ace Jon Lester dominated his start against the Giants on Tuesday, pitching the 15th complete game of his career in a 4-1 Cubs victory. Lester struck out 10 batters without allowing a count to even reach three balls. Read More Here (1)
