Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber launched a home run onto Sheffield Avenue behind the right-field bleachers at Wrigley Field with one out in the first inning Tuesday off the Giants’ Johnny Cueto to spark a 4-1 victory. The home run was the longest of Schwarber’s career at 470 feet and the longest by a Cubs player […]
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Surging Hendricks set to oppose Giants
Matt Moore’s last start against the Cubs was excellent. He went eight innings, struck out 10 batters and allowed two hits and two runs (one earned) in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. If he has his way this time, though, his start will end with a win. Read More Here (2)
Cubs muscle past Giants to back Lester
Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward homered in the first and second innings, respectively, and Anthony Rizzo added a two-run shot in the fourth to give Jon Lester all he needed and power the Cubs to a 4-1 victory Tuesday night over the Giants. Read More Here (1)
Heyward takes charge with rookie in center
Usually, the center fielder is the field general during a game, but right fielder Jason Heyward is the boss in the Cubs outfield. Read More Here (2)
Wright sets up auction for Texas tornado relief
When Ty Wright saw the devastation in East Texas caused by tornadoes last month, he became concerned about whether friends and family were safe. The hitting coach for Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach, Wright then decided to do something to try to help the people restore their lives. Read More Here (0)
Candelario homers again with Iowa
After showing flashes of dominance during his first four starts, left-hander Cionel Perez put it all together on Monday for Class A Quad Cities with an unhittable performance. Read More Here (1)
Statcast of the Day: Almora's 4-star catch
Joe Maddon wanted Albert Almora Jr. in the lineup Monday night because of his defense to back up John Lackey, and the Cubs center fielder proved his manager’s call correct in the first inning with a stellar catch. Read More Here (8)
Cubs' power rally comes up short vs. Giants
Joe Panik smacked a leadoff home run and an RBI double among his three hits to back Ty Blach and lead the Giants to a 6-4 win over the Cubs on Monday night and get a little payback in the first meeting between the two teams since the National League Division Series. Read More Here […]
Lester set for NLDS rematch with Cueto
When the Cubs and Giants meet Tuesday for the second of four games at Wrigley Field, it’ll be left-hander Jon Lester taking on righty Johnny Cueto in what will mark the first meeting of the two since Game 1 of last year’s NLDS. Read More Here (0)
Hendricks turns corner after shaky start
When you’re a fan, your job is to freak out. So far there have been plenty of reasons for Cubs fans to be anxious about the club’s chances at another World Series run. Read More Here (1)
