Turns out Jeimer Candelario’s ticket to the big leagues to fill the 26th spot for the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Rockies was a one-way ticket. With the rosters back to 25 men, Candelario was in the Cubs’ lineup for the second straight game Wednesday, hitting cleanup again, and this time filling in […]
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Cubs scratch Russell (shoulder) from lineup
Addison Russell was scratched from the Cubs’ lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Rockies after experiencing right shoulder soreness before the game. Russell had been scheduled to play short and bat sixth. Read More Here (3)
Rain delays start of Cubs-Rox series finale
Wednesday afternoon’s finale of the three-game series between the Cubs and Rockies at Coors Field was delayed by rain as rough weather continued in the area. The delay was announced about 45 minutes before the scheduled start time of 1:10 p.m. MT/2:10 CT. Read More Here (1)
Draft begins June 12 on MLB Network, MLB.com
The 2017 MLB Draft is set to begin on Monday, June 12, at MLB Network’s Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. MLB Network, with a simulcast on MLB.com, will air the first round and Competitive Balance Round A live, while the remaining rounds will be shown exclusively on MLB.com. Read More Here (8)
Caratini with another four-hit game
A pair of 19-year-old prospects were are the forefront of Double-A Mississippi’s 9-1 victory over Mobile on Tuesday night, as Ronald Acuna paced the M-Braves at the plate, while Kolby Allard took care of business on the mound. Read More Here (3)
Coors Field no house of horrors for Lackey
Cubs starter John Lackey tossed a gem in the second game of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Tuesday, striking out 10 over seven scoreless innings. Read More Here (1)
Hendricks looks to continue success at Coors
Kyle Hendricks takes on the Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday in the series finale. German Marquez gets the nod for the Rockies. Read More Here (4)
Lackey locks down Rockies at Coors
John Lackey allowed four hits over seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts on Tuesday, as the Cubs took the second game of their doubleheader against the Rockies. Javy Baez hit a two-run home run and the Cubs got to Kyle Freeland for five runs (three earned) in the second inning. Freeland retired the final 13 […]
Poor location leads to rough outing for Arrieta
Jake Arrieta offered no excuses for his ineffective outing in Colorado on Tuesday, allowing nine runs (five earned) over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-4 loss to the Rockies to begin a doubleheader. It was his shortest outing in 105 starts with the Cubs, and only the third time in his career he’s allowed nine […]
Arrieta struggles as Cubs drop Game 1 to Rox
Ryan Hanigan’s two-out bloop single in the third inning signaled Tuesday afternoon would be that kind of day for the Rockies — and for Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta. The Rockies bested Arrieta for nine runs (five earned) in 3 2/3 innings of a 10-4 victory in the opener of a split doubleheader at Coors Field. […]