Ben Zobrist said moving to the leadoff spot can be harder for some players because it can be difficult facing a pitcher before seeing any pitches to get the timing down. There’s also a mental aspect that comes into play — a dilemma every hitter faces when leading off. Read More Here (5)
Chicago Cubs News
- latest
Zagunis, Caratini come up big for Iowa
Scott Kingery has found his power stroke. The Phillies’ No. 11 prospect hit a pair of solo homers, in the seventh and ninth innings, as part of a 4-for-5 day, but it was not enough for Double-A Reading as the Fightin Phils fell, 8-7, to New Hampshire. Read More Here (3)
Arrieta shows improvement in escaping jams
Jake Arrieta wasn’t perfect, but when he couldn’t afford any more mistakes, he delivered. Again and again and again and again. Read More Here (2)
Lackey set to take on Giants in opener
Ty Blach, who defeated the Dodgers his last time out, takes on the Cubs on Monday in the series opener at Wrigley Field. The Cubs counter with John Lackey. Read More Here (1)
Bryant's blasts, big bats lead Cubs past Crew
Kris Bryant hit two of the Cubs’ four home runs in a 13-6 rout of the Brewers on Sunday at Wrigley Field, making it clear the defending World Series champions do not intend to let upstart Milwaukee run away with the National League Central. Read More Here (2)
Cubs activate Heyward; Happ stays up
Jason Heyward didn’t have the wrong idea, he was just off by a day. Read More Here (1)
Maddon: 'We just haven't played our game yet'
Joe Maddon isn’t fretting his team’s slow start. It’s just the opposite, actually. Read More Here (7)
Jimenez catching up with Pelicans
Astros prospects Kyle Tucker and Jason Martin have been swinging hot bats lately, and the trend continued Saturday as the duo led Class A Advanced Buies Creek to an 8-2 win over Down East. Read More Here (3)
Heyward likely to return, Arrieta starts vs. Crew
After Saturday’s game was postponed due to inclement weather, the National League Central leaders will conclude a rain-shortened two-game set against the 2016 World Series champions at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon. While one player is expected to return, another may very well find his name in the mix. Read More Here (6)
Maddon shows confidence in rookie Happ
The game itself never happened, but the message was still sent. Slotted at right field in Saturday’s Cubs lineup was Jason Heyward, who is now expected to be activated Sunday for the first time since May 5 after injuring a finger on his right hand. But it wasn’t his name that sent the message, but […]
