Cubs weighing options as Nick Madrigal leaves game vs. Brewers with hamstring tightness The Cubs may activate third baseman Patrick Wisdom (sprained wrist) in the aftermath. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 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: Despite a rain delay and safety concerns, the 1st NASCAR Chicago Street Race is anything but dull CHICAGO — The deluge that began Saturday night continued Sunday morning as NASCAR drivers awoke and prepared for the inaugural Chicago Street Race. Chicago Tribune · Jul 3, 2023
Cubs news: Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele, plus SS Dansby Swanson named All-Stars MLB unveils pitchers and reserves for 2023 All-Star Game. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023
Cubs update: Sunday game vs. Guardians at Wrigley Field delayed again After original start time was pushed to 4:05 p.m. because of forecast, latest start time now unknown as storms persist. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023
Offense takes night off in Cubs’ 6-0 loss to Guardians After long rain delay, Cody Bellinger has three of the Cubs’ five hits Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023
The appreciation of Marcus Stroman continues Manager David Ross praises Stroman, but the righty has a rare poor outing against the Guardians. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2023
Nick Madrigal reaping the benefits of being fully healthy He his first home run in a Cubs uniform Friday Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Cubs-Guardians game delayed by rain There is not yet an estimate for a new first pitch time. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Baseball quiz: On July 4, remember Lou Gehrig On that day in 1939, he delivered his famous “Luckiest Man” speech at Yankee Stadium after being diagnosed with the disease that later was named for him. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Justin Steele dominates again and Nick Madrigal redeems himself after ‘bonehead’ mistake in Cubs’ 10-1 win CHICAGO — Nick Madrigal and Christopher Morel Madrigal found themselves in manager David Ross’s doghouse Thursday night after head-scratching bunt attempts in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Chicago Tribune · Jul 1, 2023
Going left pays off for Cubs Cubs manager David Ross noted the importance of left-handed batters in Friday’s win over Cleveland. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023
Cubs starter Justin Steele makes an All-Star performance in win over Guardians “That’s pretty obvious to me,” Cubs manager David Ross of Steele’s All-Star credentials. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023
Take it from the new guy, Chicago is hot for summer sports Sometimes sports gets lost in the summertime shuffle (especially when the Cubs and White Sox are less than inspiring), but they’re more ingrained than you might think. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023
WEKU · Jun 30, 2023 He was diagnosed with ALS. Then they changed the face of medical advocacy After Brian Wallach was diagnosed with ALS, he and his wife Sandra Abrevaya threw themselves into advocating for patients. Everyone up to President Biden took notice.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023 Cubs’ bunting gaffes negate promising developments vs. Phillies The Cubs are on a four-game losing streak after being swept by the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 30, 2023 Bryce Harper’s single helps Phillies top Cubs, 3-1, to sweep series CHICAGO — It wasn’t a home run. But it didn’t matter.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Cubs’ Jared Young hits his first career home run, shares heartwarming plans for the ball Young homered in his first major-league at-bat of the season, in the Cubs’ 8-5 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 29, 2023 Nick Castellanos leads the way as the Phillies beat Cubs again, 8-5 CHICAGO — Although Rob Thomson will manage the National League All-Stars, he won’t have a say over which players are on the team. A few years ago, MLB changed the selection process, taking it out of the All-Star managers’ hands.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Trade deadline buyers? Nothing’s yet set in stone for the Cubs Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are happy with the way the Cubs played in recent weeks, but there’s still over a month of baseball to play before the deadline.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Air quality still ‘very unhealthy,’ but second game of Cubs vs. Phillies series a go Notes: Cubs provide injury updates on Marcus Stroman, Patrick Wisdom and Brandon Hughes.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023 What led to MLB’s decision to play Tuesday’s Cubs game at Wrigley Field in ‘very unhealthy’ air quality conditions? CHICAGO — Baseball fans have been inundated by new stats over the years, from WAR to wRC+ and exit velocity to barrels.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2023 Sorry, NASCAR. It’s not you, it’s us. Still hard to understand why the circuit chose Chicago for its first street race.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2023 The 7 sports shoutouts in Fall Out Boy’s ridiculous We Didn’t Start the Fire update cover Seriously. There's a cover of We Didn't Start the Fire from Fall Out Boy and there are many sports callouts.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 28, 2023 Brandon Marsh hits two home runs to help Phillies to another June win CHICAGO — Last week, Rob Thomson said the Phillies planned to turn center field into “more of a platoon.” But they faced a righty starter in six consecutive games since then, so the manager kept writing Brandon Marsh’s name in the lineup.