Adbert Alzolay escapes shaky ninth to preserve Cubs’ win over Royals Alzolay allowed two runs in the inning but closed out a 4-3 win over the Royals for his MLB-best 14th save since July 5. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2023
Cubs’ Justin Steele proving consistency over career-high workload In the Cubs’ 5-4 victory Saturday, Steele held the Blue Jays to three runs in five innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023
Cubs’ Jameson Taillon keeps rolling in win vs. Mets Taillon held the home team to two runs through seven innings in New York. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023
How Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay’s infamous celebrations are tied to a grounded approach Alzolay recorded his 12th save of the season in the Cubs’ 3-2 win against the Cardinals Friday and celebrated Mike Tauchman’s game-saving catch with his patented fist pump. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023
A baseball field in Tallahassee connects Cubs’ David Ross and White Sox’ Pedro Grifol Notes: Cubs react to Adbert Alzolay’s 10th save of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023
Cubs win laugher vs. Cardinals to get needed series victory Cody Bellinger hit a two-run home run in the first inning to get things started, and the Cubs added five runs in the third. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2023
Cody Bellinger’s rebound season makes him attractive trade chip The center fielder hit a two-run homer to key a four-run third inning in the Cubs’ victory Friday against the Cardinals. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023
Cubs’ four-run ninth goes for naught; Christopher Morel gets start at third Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor rebounded from a pair of ninth-inning misplays in the field with a two-run single in the 10th to hand the Cubs an 8-6 loss. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Adbert Alzolay growing more comfortable as the Chicago Cubs’ de facto closer PITTSBURGH — Back in spring training when the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen picture was still fuzzy, manager David Ross said he never felt the need to label anyone as his closer. Chicago Tribune · Jun 20, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Cubs ride Wrigley wave to 5th straight win. ‘We’re playing a good brand of baseball.’ CHICAGO — For much of the past two months the Chicago Cubs have talked about the kind of baseball they were capable of playing if everyone did his part. Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2023
How Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay’s development vs. lefties helped him claim high-leverage role Alzolay recorded his third career save in a dominant two-inning performance against the Rays this week. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023
Halfway to the trade deadline, can the Cubs turn around their season? The Cubs’ last home stand sent mixed messages. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2023
Cubs’ Wesneski adjusting pregame routine to unlock ‘a better Hayden’ The Cubs pitching staff’s collaborative culture shows up as young pitchers refine their pregame routines. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023
Outfielder Seiya Suzuki activated from IL, hits one of Cubs’ five homers in season debut In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned utility player Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 Cubs’ homegrown relievers were under-the-radar heroes of series win vs. Mariners The Cubs’ walk-off and comeback wins this week wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from Adbert Alzolay, Michael Rucker and Keegan Thompson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023 How Adbert Alzolay has influenced Cubs No. 7 prospect Ben Brown Over the past few years, Alzolay transitioned from being the young up-and-comer to a source of advice for the next wave of Cubs pitching.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023 Rotation battle in focus: Keegan Thompson to bullpen, Kyle Hendricks schedules next rehab step Hendricks’ delay created an opening in the rotation.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023 How signings, Kyle Hendricks’ health affect Cubs’ pitching projections in 2023 This pitching staff’s greatest strength is an element they lacked early last season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022 How the Cubs are building the core for their next playoff contender Look no further than the World Series participants, the Astros and Phillies, for examples of the importance of homegrown talent.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022 Cubs players can expect specifics during exit interviews Team wins sixth straight game, but Ross warns late-season success not a guarantee of 2023 success
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022 What signing a ‘big-time horse’ could do for the Cubs’ rotation Starting pitching should be on the list of the Cubs’ offseason priorities.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022 Cubs’ Esteban Quiroz gets first major-league hit in victory vs. Marlins: ‘His story is awesome’ Cubs notes: Drew Smyly’s start was pushed back because of shoulder fatigue, and Marcus Stroman will start Wednesday instead.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022 Cubs’ Keegan Thompson to be activated this week; Hayden Wesneski set for another start Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson (lower back tightness) has been on the 15-day IL for about a month.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022 Cubs’ Adbert Alzolay expected to be activated this weekend after long time away Since Alzolay made his major-league debut on June 20, 2019, 22 pitchers have made their major-league debuts with the Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2022 Cubs call up Jared Young, put Rafael Ortega on 60-day IL Cubs notes: Frank Schwindel said he’s “probably” out for the season.