The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Hughes

Opening Day roster projection: A flurry of moves illuminates Cubs’ decisions

The Cubs traded Zach McKinstry, outrighted Rowan Wick, optioned Christopher Morel and reassigned Mike Tauchman and Roenis Elias to minor-league camp.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki progressing smoothly, hitting home runs in batting practice

Suzuki will start the season on the injured list with a strained left oblique.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023

How Brandon Hughes’ knee inflammation could affect the Cubs’ bullpen decisions

It’s been a week since Hughes pitched in a game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023

Cubs finish with 15-2 win vs. Reds, lament losing season: ‘I’m ready to play into October’

The Cubs posted a 74-88 record this season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Adrian Sampson keeps himself in 2023 mix with strong outing in win over Reds

He has allowed two runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts and has pitched at least six innings in five consecutive starts — the longest stretch by a Cub since Yu Darvish (seven) from July 31 to Sept. 4, 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

In final at-bat vs. Cubs, Albert Pujols crushes 695th homer; Cardinals sweep with 2-0 win

After sending the ball over the bullpen in left — a 429-foot blast — Pujols couldn’t wipe the ear-to-ear smile from his face as he circled the bases.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

Cubs’ young bullpen settling into new roles: ‘We want to hold the bar high for these guys’

The bullpen has seen a lot of turnover this season and lost back end relievers David Robertson, Mychal Givens, Chris Martin and Scott Effross to trades a few weeks ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022

Left-hander Brandon Hughes shining out of Cubs’ overworked bullpen

He hasn’t allowed a run in seven of his last eight appearances, including Saturday, when he struck out four and allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Mets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

Cubs face injured-list decisions on left-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Seiya Suzuki

CHICAGO — Injury issues are not going away for the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Tribune · May 29, 2022

Rare bullpen clunker dooms Cubs in 7-6 loss to Diamondbacks

Starter Justin Steele allowed one hit and struck out nine in five innings and left with a 4-0 lead. But Brandon Hughes, Scott Effross, David Robertson and Rowan Wick combined to allow seven runs as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 22, 2022