Luis Arraez Trade Grades: Phillies Swing Big for NL’s Batting Leader Philadelphia is shuffling four of its defensive positions to accommodate the addition of baseball’s contact king. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3
How a predictable batting order is helping the Cubs offense “I think it helps when you’re hitting in front of and behind the same guys,” Ian Happ said. “You kind of know how the at-bat’s going to go for that guy.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2023
Cubs select left-hander Ryan Borucki, option Caleb Kilian before series finale vs. Marlins The Cubs signed Borucki to a minor-league contract with a major-league spring training invite this winter. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023
‘Not ready’: Cubs’ Caleb Kilian shows growing pains in spot start vs. Marlins Kilian was charged with seven runs, 10 hits and two walks in 3 ⅓ innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023
Cubs put reliever Brandon Hughes on IL for recurring inflammation in left knee Hughes’ IL move opened a spot on the active roster for right-hander Caleb Kilian. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023
Cubs to recall Caleb Kilian to start Saturday vs. Marlins Kilian impressed in spring training after battling injury and mechanical issued in his debut season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2023
How Cubs have turned pitching depth into expected strength Take a look at some of the Cubs’ top pitching prospects. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023
David Ross compliments Caleb Kilian’s growth: ‘Confidence has continued to build’ Rain also washed away Jameson Taillon’s scheduled simulated game Wednesday morning. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023
Patrick Wisdom out indefinitely with injured ring finger Wisdom was in obvious pain while walking off the field accompanied by a trainer, and manager David Ross said he was scheduled to undergo X-rays. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022
Cubs fall to Pirates 7-1, widening gap in NL Central In a two-city road trip to Pittsburgh and St. Louis, the Cubs are playing the teams directly above them in the division standings. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022
How optioning Caleb Kilian affects the Cubs rotation The Cubs recalled right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. in a corresponding move. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022
Cubs rookie Caleb Kilian again battles command in loss to Pirates Kilian allowed seven runs, five earned, in 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Monday at PNC Park. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022
What to expect from Caleb Kilian’s development as Cubs lose ninth straight Making his second major-league start, Kilian allowed five runs in four innings Wednesday against the Padres. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
Cubs notebook: P.J. Higgins shows infield versatility, Nick Madrigal to 10-day IL Cubs manager David Ross described Madrigal’s groin strain as “pretty significant.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022 Cubs’ Drew Smyly ‘ahead of schedule,’ hopes to return before All-Star break The left-hander is on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022 Cubs send Caleb Kilian back to Iowa for a few tweaks Kilian retired the first nine batters before the Cardinals broke through on a wild pitch and a two-run double by Brendan Donovan in the fourth inning, so the quick assumption would be that Kilian would need to make a few adjustments.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 5, 2022 Rookie Brendan Donovan's 10th-inning hit wins it for Cardinals in Game 2, splits doubleheader on long, weird day at Wrigley CHICAGO — Before things really tilted toward Wrigley Weird — trademark pending — the Cardinals got just enough from two pitchers in their first starts of the season to make it possible, when they had a lead, to deploy the bullpen exactly as designed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2022 Caleb Kilian impressive in major-league debut, but Cubs fall in 10 to split doubleheader Kilian allowed three runs and three hits in five innings. He mowed down the first nine batters he faced before running into trouble in the fourth inning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 Top pitching prospect Caleb Kilian set for Cubs debut Saturday After days of mounting speculation, the 25-year-old right-hander was promoted from Triple-A Iowa and slated to start the nightcap against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022 Future is now for Cubs prospect Caleb Kilian The promising right-hander — acquired from the Giants in the Kris Bryant trade — will start the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals in his big-league debut. He was 2-0 with a 2.06 ERA at Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022 Cubs face starting pitcher shortage as Wade Miley goes on IL, doubleheaders approach The Cubs have announced one of two starting pitchers for Monday’s double header against the Brewers.
Chicago Tribune · May 28, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Grading Jed Hoyer’s Cubs rebuild that can’t be referred to as a rebuild (sorry, Marquee) CHICAGO — In a rare media appearance last week, Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said it would be impossible to fully evaluate last year’s sell-off until well down the road.
Chicago Tribune · May 26, 2022 Bad blood. A 20-5 defeat. 3 takeaways from Cubs’ 4-game series split with Reds. CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs might be wondering what could have been this week against the Cincinnati Reds.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras, Nico Hoerner rejoin starting lineup in 20-5 loss to Reds Cubs manager David Ross also provided more information on Caleb Kilian’s timeline for a big-league call-up.
Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022 Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: ‘We’re on the right track’ CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chance to breathe.