It took 6 hours and 5 minutes, a record-setting number of strikeouts, more than 500 pitches from 15 pitchers, and a daring catch by Kyle Schwarber before the Cubs and Yankees settled matters Sunday night. Actually, it was early Monday morning when Aaron Hicks scored the game-winning run in the 18th inning, giving New York […]
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Arrieta opens set at Coors vs. Senzatela, Rox
The reigning World Series champion Cubs continue their stretch of playing first-place teams as they head to Colorado to take on the National League West-leading Rockies in a three-game series that begins Monday at Coors Field. Antonio Senzatela, the NL Rookie of the Month for April, gets the call opposite the Cubs’ Jake Arrieta in […]
K-mazing: Yanks-Cubs sets strikeout record
The Yankees and Cubs made some history in Sunday evening’s 18-inning marathon, setting a Major League record with 48 combined strikeouts. Read More Here (1)
Schwarber goes into seats for thrilling catch
With the game tied, 4-4, in the 12th inning, Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber made an amazing catch of Chase Headley’s fly ball for the second out, diving headfirst over the wall and into the seats. Somehow, Schwarber held onto the ball. Read More Here (4)
Cubs could use four-man rotation for now
Brett Anderson was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Sunday because of a low back strain, creating an opening in the rotation. However, with an off-day on Thursday, the Cubs could go with four starters and not have anyone pitch on short rest. Read More Here (4)
Grimm, La Stella recalled; Anderson to DL
The Cubs recalled right-hander Justin Grimm and infielder Tommy La Stella from Triple-A Iowa. Left-hander Brett Anderson was placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain and lefty Rob Zastryzny was optioned to Iowa. Read More Here (5)
One strike from win, Cubs stunned by Yanks
The Cubs welcomed Starlin Castro, Aroldis Chapman and Adam Warren back to Wrigley Field with video tributes and hugs on Friday, but Brett Gardner gave the Yankees something to celebrate. Read More Here (2)
Cubs can't recover from tough 1st, fall to Yanks
Starlin Castro looked right at home at Wrigley Field on Saturday night, smacking an RBI double in a five-run first inning and adding a two-run homer in the fourth, and Aaron Hicks had four hits, including a three-run homer, to power the Yankees to an 11-6 Interleague victory over the Cubs. Read More Here (4)
Lester set to face Yanks for 1st time since '14
It has been suggested that the Cubs’ thunderous lineup might not look out of place in the American League East, a division where the Yankees have surprised many by muscling their way to the top through the season’s first five weeks. Sunday’s finale between the Yankees and Cubs pits Chicago left-hander Jon Lester against New […]
Anderson exits in 1st with back tightness
Cubs starter Brett Anderson served up five runs on six hits and retired one batter in the first inning Saturday night vs. the Yankees before exiting with lower back tightness. The team said he was being evaluated. Read More Here (4)
