The Yankees are making their first trip to Wrigley Field since 2014, as Michael Pineda takes the hill Friday opposite Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. Aroldis Chapman and Adam Warren are especially excited to return to the Friendly Confines, as they will be getting their 2016 World Series rings. Read More Here (3)
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Almora exemplifies 'never quit' attitude in win
It was the 13th inning Thursday, and it was as good a time as any for the Cubs’ Albert Almora Jr. to be aggressive on the basepaths. Read More Here (1)
All's well that ends well for Cubs, closers
Aroldis Chapman is returning to Wrigley Field, and you know what that means. It’s about time for another World Series celebration, right? Read More Here (5)
Cubs walk off on Phillies' 13th-inning error
Albert Almora Jr. doubled and later scored on a throwing error by shortstop Freddy Galvis in the 13th inning Thursday to lift the Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Phillies. It was Chicago’s fourth win this season in its last at-bat. Read More Here (3)
Maddon: 'You feel good' when Davis enters
Closer Wade Davis is making catcher Willson Contreras’ life easier — as well as making the Cubs’ bullpen better. Read More Here (5)
Cubs to pay tribute to Castro when Yanks visit
Starlin Castro won’t get a ring on Friday, but the infielder, who grew up in the Cubs’ organization before he was dealt to the Yankees, will be celebrated. Read More Here (1)
Patient Cubs aim to claim series behind Lackey
Cubs right-hander John Lackey will face off with Phillies righty Zach Eflin as Chicago aims to claim the four-game series in a Wrigley Field matinee Thursday. Read More Here (1)
Hot wheels: Contreras fuels Cubs' comeback
If the Cubs need a spark, Willson Contreras is the player to provide it, although someday manager Joe Maddon expects it to be more comparable to embers than a five-alarm blaze. Read More Here (17)
Cubs awaken with 4-run 6th, hold off Phillies
If the Cubs could figure out a way to avoid giving up first-inning runs, they wouldn’t need late-inning drama. On Wednesday, they had to come from behind again as Jason Heyward sparked a four-run sixth with an opposite-field RBI single and pinch-hitter Willson Contreras smacked a go-ahead two-run double to lead the Cubs to a […]
Maddon understands Javy 'learning on the fly'
It will sound a little odd, but Cubs manager Joe Maddon told Javier Baez to strike out as much as he needs to. Maddon is hoping that doing so will get Baez back on track offensively. Read More Here (5)