‘A start you can build on’: Cubs’ Hayden Wesneski regains feel for his best pitch The Cubs beat the A’s 10-1 Monday, as Wesneski put together his best start of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023
Athletics on the verge of wrong side of history after loss to Cubs OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics will have to win two straight games against the Chicago Cubs to avoid history. Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner reflects on Oakland Coliseum memories before homecoming In his first major-league game at the Coliseum, he went 2-for-5 with a walk, three runs scored and an RBI as the Cubs pounded out 20 hits in a 10-1 victory Monday against the A’s. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023
Cubs lefty Brandon Hughes ready to ‘get back out there’ The Cubs reinstated Hughes from the 15-day IL on Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2023
Just asking here: Is mid-April too soon to start giving up on the White Sox’ season? If it is, call me early. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023
Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. shifted momentum in Cubs’ 3-2 victory against Dodgers Leiter struck out left-handers Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy in a pivotal inning Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 2023
Dodgers’ offense stays cold as they lose 2 of 3 to Cubs LOS ANGELES — Maybe all the subtractions are beginning to add up. The Orange County Register · Apr 16, 2023
Former Cub Jason Heyward settling in nicely with Dodgers In his first game against the Cubs since they released him, Heyward came close to hitting a home run Saturday. But he was robbed by Cody Bellinger. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023
Cubs lose 2-1 to Dodgers in walk-off, series tied David Peralta’s walk-off single decided the game. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023
David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the… Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
MLB has a process for avoiding pitch-clock violations like Cody Bellinger's LOS ANGELES — The agent for Cody Bellinger called Major League Baseball deputy commissioner Dan Halem to complain about the pitch-clock violation that Bellinger received when the Chicago Cubs center fielder stepped out of the batter's box in anticipation of a lengthy ovation before his first at-bat as a visitor… Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023
Cubs reinstate left-hander Brandon Hughes, option outfielder Nelson Velazquez Velazquez could be back on the active roster soon. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023
Cody Bellinger in a ‘good spot’ with Cubs as Dodgers welcome him back to Los Angeles Dodgers fans gave Bellinger such a warm reception that he was issued an automatic strike in his first at-bat after taking in the moment. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023
MLB Fans Furious With Ump’s Pitch Clock Call During Former Dodger Star’s Standing Ovation The violation has been called the worst of the season after the MLB rule changes. Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2023 Umpire Makes Ruthless Pitch Clock Call During Applause for Former Dodgers Star in L.A. Has enforcement of the MLB’s new rules gone too far?
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023 Lefty Justin Steele confident, bats hot as Cubs beat Dodgers in series opener Catcher Yan Gomes hit two home runs in the Cubs’ 8-2 win.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023 Noah Syndergaard’s new pitching toolbox can’t prevent Cubs from hammering Dodgers LOS ANGELES — The nickname Noah Syndergaard had when his fastball approached 100 mph as a younger New York Mets pitcher no longer fits. The Dodgers right-hander still has the Nordic-sounding name and looks, but he is a mere shadow of the intimidator they called Thor, after the hammer-wielding god…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023 Bill Plaschke: Cody Bellinger’s Dodgers homecoming a harsh reminder of a preventable split LOS ANGELES — The cap was backward, the smile was wide, the laughter was easy.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023 Outfielder Seiya Suzuki activated from IL, hits one of Cubs’ five homers in season debut In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned utility player Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa.
Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023 Larry Stone: Yes, it's early. But here are some genuine concerns about the Mariners. The Mariners have been a team predicated on a precise yet tenuous blueprint for success: A strong enough pitching staff, particularly the lockdown bullpen, to compensate for a middling offense.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 Cubs’ homegrown relievers were under-the-radar heroes of series win vs. Mariners The Cubs’ walk-off and comeback wins this week wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from Adbert Alzolay, Michael Rucker and Keegan Thompson.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023 Paul Sullivan: A well-earned day off for Dansby Swanson sees the Chicago Cubs lose 5-2 to end a satisfying homestand CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs lineup was missing one of its key pieces Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but no one could begrudge Dansby Swanson for taking the day off.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2023 Ian Happ agrees to 3-year, $61 million contract extension with Cubs through 2026 CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Cubs’ Dansby Swanson out of lineup for series finale vs. Mariners Swanson left Tuesday’s game with cramping and fatigue.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 Cubs, Ian Happ reach three-year contract extension The Cubs also signed Nico Hoerner to a contract extension this year.