After seeing his team score five runs over the previous three days, manager Clint Hurdle decided it was time for a change atop the order. Hurdle turned to Josh Harrison, his “Tabasco sauce” leadoff man, and Harrison helped spice up the Pirates’ lineup in a 6-5 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night at PNC […]
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Cubs open Interleague set at Fenway Park
On Friday, the Cubs will open a three-game Interleague series with the Red Sox, their first meeting at Fenway Park since 2014. Chicago swept that series, which included a stellar game by Jake Arrieta, who flirted with a no-hitter. The right-hander didn’t give up a hit until Stephen Drew singled with two outs in the […]
Maddon looking forward to Fenway return
Joe Maddon remembers his first trip to Boston in 1995. He was a coach on the Angels, the team arrived around 6 a.m., and it was raining. That didn’t stop him from exploring. Read More Here (2)
Velo differential helps Hendricks get on track
The Pirates had a runner at second base and two outs in the sixth inning against the Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks, who was protecting a 1-0 lead. Hendricks got Francisco Cervelli to strike out swinging at a 78-mph changeup and pumped his fist, although you had to be paying attention to see it. Read More Here […]
Lester seeks 1st win vs. Glasnow, Pirates
The Cubs and Pirates wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday, and the defense has been a factor in each game. Read More Here (4)
Hendricks outduels Cole as Cubs edge Bucs
A night after scoring a season-high 14 runs and pounding out 17 hits, the Cubs were limited to two hits Tuesday at PNC Park. But they only needed one, compounded by a timely mistake by the Pirates, to escape with a 1-0 win over Gerrit Cole and the Bucs. Read More Here (4)
Lester eager for first visit to Fenway since '14
Jon Lester will return to Fenway Park on Friday for the first time since he was traded in 2014 by the Red Sox to the Athletics, however, the lefty won’t pitch in the Cubs’ Interleague series. He’s starting on Wednesday against the Pirates, which may be just as well. Read More Here (2)
Heyward: No preference for placement in OF
Jason Heyward won his fourth Gold Glove Award last year as the top defensive right fielder in the National League. This season, he’s started seven games in center and on Tuesday, made his 11th start in right field for the Cubs. Would he prefer to play right field? Read More Here (0)
Heyward continues to impress at the dish
If it looks as if Jason Heyward is hitting the ball harder, he is. Read More Here (0)
Blue Monday: Cubs put on show vs. Pirates
The first time the Cubs and Pirates met this season, the Bucs came from behind three days in a row to sweep the series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs ensured there would be no comeback Monday night, running up a big lead in the first two innings and cruising to a 14-3 win at PNC […]