Tommy Joseph busted out of a slump with a three-run home run, Michael Saunders and Freddy Galvis went deep, Aaron Altherr drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and Vince Velasquez pitched five strong innings to lead the Phillies to a 10-2 victory over the Cubs on Monday night. Read More Here (2)
Though the way the Cubs played in April 2017 is far cry from the way they played in April 2016, manager Joe Maddon is unconcerned, as he knows his team’s best days lie ahead. Read More Here (1)
Could Jason Heyward’s strong start result in a trip to his first All-Star Game since his rookie season in 2010? Will Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant be selected to the National League team again? And how about Willson Contreras, Kyle Schwarber and Javier Baez? Read More Here (2)
The Cubs and Red Sox partnered through their foundations for “Baseball Champions for Charity Weekend,” and in the process, they raised $725,000 for youth scholarship programs across their two cities. Read More Here (0)
Koji Uehara was a half-step slow covering first base, which allowed Marco Hernandez to reach safely and start a four-run rally as the Red Sox posted a 6-2 victory over the Cubs to take the Interleague series. Read More Here (1)
A late four-run rally helped the Red Sox prevail in Sunday night’s rubber match of a three-game series against the Cubs that somehow lived up to the anticipation. Read More Here (15)
Fans lucky enough to have tickets to Sunday’s series finale between the Cubs and Red Sox had the opportunity to take photographs with the clubs’ two curse-breaking World Series trophies. Read More Here (6)
The Cubs hope to extend their recent dominance over the Phillies this week at Wrigley Field. Chicago has won seven of its last 10 games against Philadelphia, including a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field last season. The two clubs open a four-game series Monday night. Cubs left-hander Brett Anderson will face Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez. […]
Last year, the Cubs’ starting pitchers boasted the lowest ERA in the National League. In the first month of this season, it’s the relievers who are on top, with an NL-best 2.71. Cubs manager Joe Maddon gave credit to all the pitchers in the ‘pen, but especially Hector Rondon. Read More Here (2)