When the Pirates and Cubs met at Wrigley Field earlier this month, Pittsburgh won all three games, and outscored Chicago, 18-10. Could they set the tone for the Central Division matchups between these two teams the rest of the season? Read More Here (1)
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Maddon sticking with Schwarber in left field
Kyle Schwarber started in right field at PNC Park during the 2015 National League Wild Card game, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon hinted in Spring Training that may happen during the regular season as well. But Schwarber made his 10th start in left field on Monday as the Cubs opened a three-game series against the […]
3 HRs in 3 days? Simply business for Rizzo
Anthony Rizzo says that, for him, the components of a sizzling hot streak pretty much resemble the components for any other day at the office. Read More Here (2)
Cubs out to avenge sweep in Pittsburgh
The Cubs regained first place Friday and are on a roll, despite missing a sweep in Cincinnati, as they come into a three-game series vs. the Pirates — who swept Chicago at Wrigley Field earlier this month — that begins Monday night at PNC Park. Read More Here (0)
Cubs outmuscled as Cincy sweep bid denied
It’s been a rough first few weeks of the season for Reds right fielder Scott Schebler. But pitcher Bronson Arroyo was fortunate to have Schebler’s contributions supporting his strong start in a 7-5 victory over the Cubs as Cincinnati salvaged one game from its three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. Read More […]
Maddon: Heyward's adjustments 'very effective'
Last April, Jason Heyward was the new kid on the block. This April, he is just one of the guys. Read More Here (4)
Veterans' day when Lackey, Arroyo duel
It’s safe to say the starting pitchers will be a couple of crafty veterans Sunday when the Cubs and Reds wrap up their three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Read More Here (0)
Contreras' slam leads Cubs' HR show in Cincy
On a chilly and blustery Saturday afternoon, Cubs bats provided plenty of heat with three home runs and a 12-8 victory over the Reds that gave Chicago its first four-game winning streak of the season. Meanwhile, Cincinnati has dropped four games in a row, and seven of nine, to drop to a .500 record at […]
La Stella to Minors as Cubs keep 8 in 'pen
Chicago manager Joe Maddon gave another endorsement to the eight-man bullpen concept Saturday when infielder Tommy La Stella was activated from the bereavement list and optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Read More Here (8)
Down, but not out: Rizzo comes through in 9th
Yep, he’s Anthony Rizzo for a reason. The Chicago first baseman and No. 3 hitter was 0-for-3 with a walk Friday night when he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning with two outs, two on base, and the Cubs trailing Cincinnati, 5-2. Read More Here (7)