Schwarber lays out, snags line drive
Kyle Schwarber’s bat hasn’t quite come to life this season, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t finding ways to draw some oohs and ahs from the crowd at Wrigley Field. Read More Here (1)
Heyward itching to return to lineup
Jason Heyward is expected to be activated Saturday and back in the Cubs’ lineup. Just ask him. Read More Here (0)
Rizzo's 'Cook-Off' event raises more than $1M
It was a night where fans could come fill their stomachs and empty their wallets as their generosity benefited the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation in its fifth annual “Cook-Off for Cancer.” Read More Here (0)
Butler makes Wrigley debut against Brewers
Division rivals Milwaukee and Chicago open a three-game set at Wrigley Field on Friday in a matchup of two of the top teams in a tight National League Central. The two starting pitchers are new to the rivalry: newly acquired Cubs righty Eddie Butler and the Brewers’ Paolo Espino, who will be making his Major […]
Rotation starting to settle into a groove
The Cubs’ starting pitchers aren’t throwing shutouts, but they appear to be getting back on track. Read More Here (1)
Maddon toying with idea of 2 utility men
Sure, baseball had utility men before. But it took the free thinking of Joe Maddon’s one-in-a-billion brain to add the capital letters. Read More Here (0)
Cubs' bats break out, power sweep of Reds
Javier Baez smacked a first-inning grand slam and Kris Bryant launched a 450-foot solo shot to back Jon Lester and power the Cubs to a 9-5 victory on Thursday over the Reds at Wrigley Field, and post Chicago’s first series sweep of the season. Read More Here (2)
Baez launches third career grand slam
After struggling to drive in runners in scoring position last weekend against the Cardinals, the Cubs have taken a more patient approach at the plate in two games against the Reds. It also helps when Javier Baez hits a grand slam. Read More Here (1)
Decision looming on Happ's status
Ian Happ started in left field on Thursday, and he has now played all three outfield positions and handled them well. The question the Cubs need to decide is what to do with the rookie when Jason Heyward is ready to come off the disabled list. Read More Here (0)
Hendricks shows flashes of 2016 form
The Cubs aren’t expecting Kyle Hendricks to lead the Major Leagues in ERA, as he did last season, but his outing on Wednesday night was encouraging, because he looked more like the 2016 version than he had in previous starts. Read More Here (0)