After struggling last week in his Triple-A debut, Josh Staumont bounced back in dominant fashion on Thursday night as he matched a career high with 12 strikeouts over six scoreless innings to pace Omaha in a 3-0 shutout of Round Rock. Read More Here (1)
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Maddon 'enamored' with Cubs' flashy defense
Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell hit home runs on Thursday, but what made manager Joe Maddon happiest was seeing the Cubs continue to play solid defense, including some acrobatic catches. Read More Here (0)
Defending champs eye more success vs. Bucs
The defending World Series champion Cubs welcome the Pirates to the Windy City for the first time this season on Friday afternoon. Chicago got the best of the Pirates last year, dominating the season series 14-4-1, Read More Here (5)
Raking at Wrigley: HRs spark win vs. Dodgers
The wind blew in Anthony Rizzo’s favor on Thursday, while Addison Russell launched the first home run of the season onto the street outside of Wrigley Field to power the Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers, who continued to struggle against left-handed pitchers, including a familiar one. Read More Here (1)
Up against wall, Schwarber's effort just short
The Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber showed off his juggling skills in the third inning on Thursday. Read More Here (1)
Rondon undergoes MRI, not being rushed back
Cubs reliever Hector Rondon underwent an MRI on his left knee on Thursday after having to come out of Wednesday night’s game after a play at the plate. Read More Here (0)
Candelario leads I-Cubs offensive explosion
The Iowa Cubs’ offense, led by Jeimer Candelario and Ian Happ, erupted to score 18 runs on 17 hits in an 18-5 rout of New Orleans. Read More Here (1)
Anderson faces Dodgers in Cubs home debut
Brett Anderson makes his first start as a Cubs pitcher at Wrigley Field on Thursday, and he’ll do it facing a former team, the Dodgers, for the first time. Read More Here (0)
Candelario, Happ among top prospect performers
The Yankees knew they were getting a young, power-armed pitcher when they acquired Albert Abreu from the Astros in the Brian McCann trade last November. The 21-year-old right-hander fit that description to a T on Wednesday night. Read More Here (0)
Lackey shifts focus back to task at hand
Cubs starter John Lackey altered his routine so he could get take part in the pregame ceremonies, then went to the bullpen to prepare to face the Dodgers, who spoiled the party with a 2-0 win. Read More Here (4)