Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell hit two of the Cubs’ four homers on Saturday afternoon, but Manny Pina and Kyle Wren chipped in three-run blasts for the Brewers in a 13-7 victory at Maryvale Baseball Park. Read More Here (0)
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Schwarber adjusting to new spot in right field
For the second straight game, Kyle Schwarber started in right field. The move is aimed at getting him ready for the days the Cubs play at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park and other ballparks where right field may be a little smaller. Read More Here (1)
Statcast: Baez's steals set up key runs for Puerto Rico
Javier Baez of the Cubs stole three bases on Friday night, tying the World Baseball Classic’s single-game record, in leading Puerto Rico over Team USA and into next week’s four-team championship round. Read More Here (1)
Arrieta reflects on evolution, long-term plans
Instead of Anthony Rizzo at first base, it was Minor Leaguer Yasiel Balaguert, and instead of Addison Russell at shortstop, it was Carlos Penalver. It didn’t matter to the Cubs’ Jake Arrieta, who pitched five innings in a Minor League game on Friday against the Angels. The discussion after his outing also was about youth, […]
Butler not content with second-best
Eddie Butler doesn’t consider himself insurance for the Cubs’ starting rotation. The right-hander is aiming to make the Opening Day roster. Butler made a case for himself on Thursday, holding the Dodgers to one hit over four innings. He now leads the Cactus League with four wins. Read More Here (1)
Schwarber homers, collects 4 RBIs vs. White Sox
Opening Day-looking lineups for both the Cubs and White Sox were on display before a sold-out crowd at Camelback Ranch Friday in a 7-3 Cubs victory. Make that Kyle Schwarber 4, Kris Bryant 2, and White Sox 2. Read More Here (1)
Top prospect Jimenez among seven cut as Cubs trim roster
The Cubs trimmed seven players from big league camp on Friday, including top prospect Eloy Jimenez, who made quite an impression on manager Joe Maddon. Jimenez, Chesny Young and Mark Zagunis were assigned to Minor League camp, while Victor Caratini, Jacob Hannemann, Pierce Johnson and Felix Pena were optioned to Triple-A Iowa. The moves reduced […]
Lester gets work in during intrasquad game
Opening Day starter Jon Lester threw mostly fastballs in his five innings of work against Cubs Minor League players on Thursday as he tried to find the right direction on his pitches. Read More Here (0)
Maddon sees positives in Rondon's rough night
Hector Rondon’s first outing with Team Venezuela wasn’t one he’ll savor, but Cubs manager Joe Maddon saw positives. Read More Here (3)
Butler, Cubs blank Dodgers in NLCS rematch
Eddie Butler threw four innings of one-hit ball in the Cubs’ 4-0 win over the Dodgers on Thursday in a rematch of last year’s National League Championship Series. Read More Here (2)