Joe Maddon felt a lot better about his bullpen Tuesday night. The Cubs had blown a save in three straight games against the Pirates over the weekend, and couldn’t stop the Brewers on Monday, but all was well in a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee as five pitchers combined for 5 1/3 innings of relief to […]
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CF tandem of Almora, Jay invaluable
It’s tough to explain the Cubs’ center-field situation. It’s not a platoon exactly between Albert Almora Jr. and Jon Jay. Read More Here (1)
Slow start doesn't faze defending champs
Maybe the Cubs’ slow start is a wakeup call for the defending World Series champions. “April is difficult,” Chicago general manager Jed Hoyer said before Tuesday’s 9-7 victory over the Brewers. “We’re drawing big conclusions based on tiny sample sizes. If we were 8-5 after 13 games, you feel good, and if you’re 6-7, you […]
Cubs rally past Brewers, halt 4-game skid
Not only did the Cubs stop Eric Thames’ homer streak, but they snapped their skid as well. Kyle Schwarber and Miguel Montero each hit two-run homers, pinch-hitter Albert Almora Jr. delivered a two-run single in a four-run sixth and the game-winning run scored on a wild pitch to lift the Cubs to a 9-7 victory […]
Hoyer on sluggish start: 'April is difficult'
Maybe the Cubs’ slow start is a wakeup call for the defending World Series champions. “April is difficult,” Chicago general manager Jed Hoyer said Tuesday. “We’re drawing big conclusions based on tiny sample sizes. If we were 8-5 after 13 games, you feel good, and if you’re 6-7, you feel bad.” Read More Here (1)
Maddon offers take on Marte suspension
On Saturday, Starling Marte was one of four Pirates to hit a home run in an 8-7 win over the Cubs. On Tuesday, Marte was suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Cubs manager Joe Maddon preferred to look forward rather than consider what happened over the weekend. […]
Cubs unconcerned by recent tough stretch
Last year, the Cubs went 17-5 in April and didn’t have a losing record the entire season. On Monday, they lost their fourth in a row at home, something the Cubs haven’t done since May 2014. Maybe there is something to the World Series hangover? Read More Here (0)
Candelario continues hot start
Nationals’ No. 5 prospect Andrew Stevenson and Rockies’ No. 8 prospect Ryan McMahon each collected five hits in Harrisburg’s win over Hartford. Read More Here (1)
Lackey off early as Cubs drop 4th straight
Eric Thames homered in his fifth consecutive game Monday night at Wrigley Field, finishing with three hits, while Ryan Braun added a two-run blast and an RBI double, and Jett Bandy hit a solo home run to power the Brewers to a 6-3 victory over the Cubs, who lost their fourth in a row. Read […]
Anderson, Cubs aim to even set with Brewers
John Lackey couldn’t cool Brewers slugger Eric Thames. Now it’s Brett Anderson’s turn to try as the Cubs and Brewers continue their three-game series Tuesday at Wrigley Field. If Thames homers, he’d be the first Brewer to do so in six consecutive games. Read More Here (1)