Cubs’ Willson Contreras emotional on Opening Day: ‘This place is so special to me’ Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is in his final year of club control. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022
Cubs game vs. Brewers at Wrigley Field postponed because of rain CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs game Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field was postponed because of rain in the forecast. Chicago Tribune · Apr 8, 2022
The Blackhawks announce a ticket-price reduction: next up: hell freezes over. With a rebuild coming, the franchise does the right — but stunning — thing by cutting the cost of seeing a game. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022
Cubs vs. Brewers postponed due to inclement weather Friday The game is scheduled to be made up on May 30. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Opening day brings out emotions — ‘I was, like, floating’ — in Willson Contreras with his Chicago Cubs future uncertain Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward started opening day with a message to media members. Chicago Tribune · Apr 8, 2022
An Opening Day victory for the Cubs and the word that must not be mentioned. Hint: It’s ‘rebuild.’ GM Jed Hoyer says he likes the product on the field but is trying to build for the future. Sound familiar? Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
Chicago Cubs win 5-4 on opening day — and Seiya Suzuki goes 1-for-2 in his MLB debut CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks wanted to set the tone with his opening-day start. Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022
Seiya Suzuki makes strong first impression in Cubs’ Opening Day victory against Brewers Seiya Suzuki started in right field and hit sixth in the order Thursday at Wrigley Field. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
MLB broadcasting primer: Where will Cubs, White Sox games appear this season? Games will air nationally on Apple TV+, ESPN, Fox, FS1, Peacock and TBS. Add in your regional sports network of choice, and you could be watching your favorite team on seven platforms throughout the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
Cubs Shortstop Nico Hoerner Hits First Home Run of 2022 Season The home run was hit off reigning NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2022
Cubs Nico Hoerner’s glorious Opening Day dinger is the first home run of the 2022 MLB season BASEBALL IS BACK! USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 7, 2022
Afternoon Edition: April 7, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
A few degrees above freezing. No matter. Passion burns bright for Cubs fans on Opening Day One fan listed his Opening Day apparel: Three pairs of socks, two hats, three pairs of pants, and five layers under his winter coat. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
Cubs announce Opening Day roster, place three on injured list The Opening Day roster features 14 pitchers and 14 position players. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Laura Ricketts serious about Chelsea, fighting discrimination and bigotry The Chicago Cubs director believes her experience as a gay sports franchise boss would make for an inclusive club.
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022 John Romano: These MLB predictions are guaranteed to be correct — until the games begin ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When spring training began last season, the computer models at Baseball Prospectus put Atlanta’s odds of winning the National League East at 20-to-1. Eight months later, the Braves were World Series champions. That’s not a knock on analytics, it’s a nod to unpredictability.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022 Kyle Hendricks remains the link between where Cubs were — and where they’re trying to get back to MESA, Ariz. — As the names and faces in the clubhouse change, Kyle Hendricks has tethered the ups and downs of Chicago Cubs baseball over the last 10 years.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022 Cubs Opening Day: Evaluating offseason moves, their implications for 2022 In a chaotic transaction window that overlapped with spring training, the Cubs revealed their priorities
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022 The beauty of Opening Day and the differing measures of hope for the White Sox and Cubs Let there be no talk about the labor strife that had its hands around baseball’s neck during the offseason. That can wait until Day 2.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 Cubs name lefty Drew Smyly Game 4 starter for opening series vs. Brewers The Cubs open the season on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 ‘Worst part’ of David Ross’ job counteracted by Ethan Roberts’ Opening Day news The Cubs’ Opening Day roster was “pretty much set” by Tuesday morning.
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022 Chelsea takeover: Inside Ricketts family’s plan to make Stamford Bridge the Premier League’s ‘best stadium’ The Ricketts family will immediately start work on redeveloping Stamford Bridge if they win the race to buy Chelsea — and insist they will continue playing at their historic home during its rebuild.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 Cubs’ ‘future’s bright,’ but when will that future be here? The club keeps talking about “the next great Cubs team,” but they have yet to commit to a timeline.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 It’s a new era for the designated hitter Now that the DH is being used in both leagues, here are some statistics to ponder.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 White Sox front-line hitters look ready; Vince Velasquez strikes out 5 in loss to Cubs Eloy Jimenez hits third homer, Robert goes 3-for-3 with 2-run double