The Latest Breaking News from Cubs

Cubs claim 7-6 ‘character win’ against Tigers

The Cubs kicked off a three-game series in Detroit with a victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

‘A lot of emotions’: Javy Baez faces Cubs for first time since 2021 teardown

Baez hit a clutch two-run double Monday, but the Cubs beat the Tigers 7-6.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023

Bullpen has been big part of Cubs’ surge into contention, too

Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr. and Julian Merryweather have led the relievers’ turnaround since the Cubs’ 28-37 start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2023

Cubs designate catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, recall Miles Mastrobuoni

Barnhart has a .202/.282/.257 batting line this year that’s among his career-worst, and his place as the odd man out became apparent with four starts over the team’s last 30 games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023

Cody Bellinger puts on his own air show in Cubs’ victory against Royals

Bellinger blasted two opposite-field home runs and had four RBI in the 6-4 win Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023

Baseball quiz: It’s in the 40s and heading down

As the regular season ticks away — 43 days left, for those keeping track — the Quizmaster is here with another test.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023

Cubs see how thin margins are with loss to lowly Royals

Before losing to the Royals on Friday, Cubs manager David Ross warned against looking at this current stretch of 12 games against sub-.500 teams as a cakewalk.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. is a lead shunner

The problem Robert is going to have with his honesty is how it will affect him directly and professionally. Especially while he’s in a ChiSox uniform.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Marcus Stroman: ‘No one knows exact timeframe’ of return from rib injury

In the immediate wake of an injury he acknowledged is rare for pitchers and in general, there’s mainly uncertainty.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2023

Justin Rose threw out first pitch at Cubs game before teeing it up at BMW Championship

"I've never thrown a baseball until yesterday," he admitted Monday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2023