The Cubs’ starting pitchers aren’t throwing shutouts, but they appear to be getting back on track. Read More Here (1)
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Maddon toying with idea of 2 utility men
Sure, baseball had utility men before. But it took the free thinking of Joe Maddon’s one-in-a-billion brain to add the capital letters. Read More Here (0)
Cubs' bats break out, power sweep of Reds
Javier Baez smacked a first-inning grand slam and Kris Bryant launched a 450-foot solo shot to back Jon Lester and power the Cubs to a 9-5 victory on Thursday over the Reds at Wrigley Field, and post Chicago’s first series sweep of the season. Read More Here (2)
Baez launches third career grand slam
After struggling to drive in runners in scoring position last weekend against the Cardinals, the Cubs have taken a more patient approach at the plate in two games against the Reds. It also helps when Javier Baez hits a grand slam. Read More Here (1)
Decision looming on Happ's status
Ian Happ started in left field on Thursday, and he has now played all three outfield positions and handled them well. The question the Cubs need to decide is what to do with the rookie when Jason Heyward is ready to come off the disabled list. Read More Here (0)
Hendricks shows flashes of 2016 form
The Cubs aren’t expecting Kyle Hendricks to lead the Major Leagues in ERA, as he did last season, but his outing on Wednesday night was encouraging, because he looked more like the 2016 version than he had in previous starts. Read More Here (0)
Fan passes away following fall at Wrigley
A Wheaton, Ill., man died on Wednesday, one day after falling over a railing at Wrigley Field following Tuesday night’s Reds-Cubs game. Read More Here (10)
At his best at home, Lester starts finale vs. Reds
Rookie Amir Garrett will return from a brief demotion to Triple-A to face the Cubs and ace Jon Lester in Thursday’s series finale at Wrigley Field. Read More Here (1)
Cubs ride 5-run 2nd to win over reeling Reds
On Wednesday night, the Cubs didn’t need to take advantage of the hitter-friendly 24-mph south wind at Wrigley Field. Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo each hit two-run singles to spark a five-run second inning and lift the Cubs to a 7-5 victory over the Reds, who lost their fifth straight, although not without a fight. […]
Schwarber launches 'Neighborhood Heroes'
Kyle Schwarber has launched “Neighborhood Heroes,” a campaign designed to recognize first responders, and on Wednesday he invited local police officers, firefighters and veterans to Wrigley. “I just wanted to do something special for you guys — you deserve it,” Schwarber told the group. Read More Here (73)