Joe Maddon doesn’t need rankings or a chart to know that the Cubs’ defense has sprung a leak after playing to historic levels last season. He was parked at the end of the dugout on Sunday night at Fenway Park, when two eighth-inning plays spoke loudly. Read More Here (7)
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Reining in HRs will be key for Arrieta
Jerad Eickhoff and Jake Arrieta, who will oppose each other as the series between the Phillies and Cubs at Wrigley Field continues, have each struggled with homers this season. Read More Here (2)
Baez, Schwarber ignite Cubs' offense
Kyle Schwarber cracked a three-run homer to give the Cubs the lead, but as good as he was, he may have been upstaged by Javier Baez, who went 4-for-4, drove in three runs and finished a double shy of the cycle in Tuesday’s 8-3 win. Read More Here (1)
Bryant OK after exiting with tight calf
Kris Bryant left the Cubs’ 8-3 win over the Phillies on Tuesday night after the eighth inning with a tight calf, but said he’s fine and expects no lingering issue. Read More Here (1)
Cubs break out the bats, get Lester 1st win
Kyle Schwarber cracked a key three-run homer and Javier Baez had four hits, including a homer, and added three RBIs to lead the Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the Phillies. Read More Here (6)
Cubs Charities announces area grants
Cubs Charities, along with the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and Cubs Care, announced more than $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area on Tuesday. This is the 13th consecutive year more than $1 million has been donated to Chicago communities through Cubs Charities and Cubs Care. Read More Here (1)
Schwarber feels he's close to breaking out
After not playing for six months following knee surgery, Kyle Schwarber seemingly came out of nowhere to bang out big hit after big hit in the Cubs’ World Series run. But so far this season, the hits haven’t come as easily — or as frequently. Read More Here (5)
Montero, wife become American citizens
Miguel Montero, along with his wife, Vanessa, became an American citizen on Monday. Read More Here (4)
Schwarber gets a turn behind the dish
With the outcome long decided late on Monday, Joe Maddon made some interesting defensive moves. Catcher Miguel Montero took over at first base, catcher Willson Contreras moved to third base and Kyle Schwarber — who was drafted as a catcher — saw some rare action behind the plate. Read More Here (0)
Lester hopes Wrigley success extends vs. Phils
After picking up four victories in his first five starts, Jeremy Hellickson will attempt to continue his winning ways when he faces Jon Lester and the Cubs on Tuesday. Read More Here (2)
