Last year, Cubs relievers didn’t get much work, as the starters not only led the National League in ERA, but also innings pitched. This season, the bullpen has been busy, and Cubs relievers ranked fifth in the NL in innings pitched entering Saturday. Read More Here (2)
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Cubs recall lefty Zastryzny, DFA Szczur
The Cubs added another arm to the bullpen on Saturday, recalling lefty Rob Zastryzny from Triple-A Iowa. To make room, outfielder Matt Szczur was designated for assignment. Read More Here (2)
Double time: Heyward turns 2 DPs from RF
For the first time in his career, Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward turned two double plays in a game and did his best to stymie the Yankees. Read More Here (7)
Yanks-Cubs showcase of 25-and-under stars
The uniforms are epic, the disparate histories as colorful as a Picasso. But the Yankees’ visit to Wrigley Field this weekend isn’t about the past or the trappings. Read More Here (9)
Down to final strike, Yankees stun Cubs
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 (14)
Contreras OK after colliding with Castro
Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro received a nice ovation upon his return to Wrigley Field on Friday, but Cubs fans weren’t too happy when he collided with catcher Willson Contreras in the sixth inning. Read More Here (6)
Anderson tasked with cooling off Judge
For years, comparisons have been drawn between Aaron Judge and the Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton: Young, hulking outfielders who can make a baseball travel a long, long way. The future is bright, but as Cubs manager Joe Maddon studies the Yankees’ rising star, he goes old school. Read More Here (2)
Castro gets standing O in return to Wrigley
After serving as a key cog in the Cubs’ lineup during far leaner times, Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro was curious to walk into Wrigley Field and take a good look at the old place. Read More Here (4)
Cubs recall reliever Pena, option Grimm
The Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Felix Pena and optioned right-hander Justin Grimm to Triple-A Iowa prior to Friday’s series opener against the Yankees at Wrigley Field. Read More Here (17)
Joe Time! Yanks-Cubs: 2 ET today at Wrigley
It would have been seemingly absurd to label the Yankees-Cubs series that begins on Friday a potential World Series preview at the start of the season, but the Yankees have one of the best records in baseball. Here are 10 plot points heading into the three-game series. Read More Here (1)
