Jon Lester and Orval Overall will have something in common on Sunday night. Overall was the Cubs’ Opening Day starter in 1909, the last year the franchise followed a World Series championship season. Lester will open the Cubs’ defense of their championship when they face the Cardinals in St. Louis on ESPN at 7:35 p.m. […]
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Almora among top prospect performers
Trevor Williams saved his best for last. Needing a strong performance to help him win a spot in the Pirates’ rotation, the club’s No. 18 prospect spun a gem in his final Grapefruit League appearance. Read More Here (0)
Schwarber goes deep twice in Cubs' 4-HR day
The A’s and Cubs combined for 30 hits and 26 runs, but in the end, it was the Cubs that walked off the field with the 15-11 victory in front of 15,448 at Sloan Field in the final Cactus League game for both teams. Read More Here (0)
Holy Cow! Cubs should be even better in 2017
Can it get any better for the Cubs? Socially, probably not. Their 2016 World Series championship ride was a once-every-108-years style of celebration. But can they be better in 2017 than they were in ’16? Absolutely. Read More Here (2)
Cubs ready to fill trophy case again in 2017
The Cubs collected plenty of postseason awards last year, including the coveted World Series trophy. The emphasis this spring has been on the team, but, looking ahead to this season, what individual honors could Cubs players capture? Read More Here (3)
Duensing heads to DL; Cubs finalize roster
With lingering concerns over Brian Duensing’s back spasms, the Cubs placed the reliever on the 10-day disabled list to start the season and will break camp with both outfielder Matt Szczur and infielder Tommy La Stella on their 25-man roster, Theo Epstein announced Wednesday ahead of the team’s final spring game in Arizona. Read More […]
Tito, Maddon reflect on Game 7 decisions
Another new and exciting Major League Baseball season is upon us, but we’d be remiss in enjoying the Cubs’ first World Series title defense in 108 years without revisiting one more time the game that got them here. Read More Here (1)
Happ, Young among top prospect performers
Mets’ No. 5 prospect Robert Gsellman, who is likely to earn a spot in the Mets’ rotation, put together another strong start as he continues to impress in Spring Training. Matt Adams tagged Gsellman for a three-run homer, but otherwise the right-hander was lights out. Read More Here (2)
Inbox: Has Baez earned full-time job at 2nd?
Javier Baez, playing time and pitching are among the questions in this week’s Cubs Inbox. Read More Here (3)
Russell's back improving as Zobrist returns
Ben Zobrist returned to the Cubs lineup Tuesday after missing more than one week because of a stiff neck while Addison Russell remained day to day, still nursing a sore back. Read More Here (0)