What to take from the Cubs offense’s high-scoring Cincinnati trip The Cubs’ first two series of the year had polar-opposite conditions. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Miles Mastrobuoni continues string of newcomers’ first hits as Cubs Mastrobuoni had been hitting the ball hard ... right to leather. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Rain postpones Cubs-Reds series finale The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Sept. 1. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
SI:AM | The NBA’s Chaotic Final Five Days The regular season is going to end with a bang. Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2023
What Hayden Wesneski’s development will mean for Cubs rotation’s ceiling Wesneksi made his first start of the season in the Cubs’ 12-5 win against the Reds. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Cubs’ increased expectations bring more scrutiny of manager David Ross CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross treated each game the previous three seasons the same way. Chicago Tribune · Apr 5, 2023
Cubs manager David Ross sees outside scrutiny as part of the job Ross’ in-game decisions in a loss to the Reds on Monday became a hot topic. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023
Chicagoans hit the polls, firefighter mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023
Editorial: Baseball’s lollygagging days are over. It’s about time Pitchers are notorious dawdlers. In between pitches, they aimlessly take a few steps on the mound, move their cap up and down a bit as if appearance counts for something, and perhaps take a quick glance at the baseball. Why, has it changed? Chicago Tribune · Apr 4, 2023
Cubs fall short 7-6 to Reds, extend losing streak to three games The Cubs lost the lead twice in a back-and forth game. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023
‘Unmatched’ kindness: Reds teammates describe what Cubs can expect from catcher Tucker Barnhart Barnhart faced his former club for the first time Monday and notched his first hit with the Cubs. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2023
Cubs, Sox must get their offenses off the ground Baseball by the Numbers: Teams have to do a better job of putting more balls in the air. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Will Chicago Cubs ask starters to go longer this year? Despite short debut, Jameson Taillon says ‘innings are sexy again.’ CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon has a theory on the evolution of starting pitching. Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023
Patrick Wisdom continues to rake vs. Brewers with two home runs He improved his lifetime average against the Brewers to .303 (30-for-99) with 11 home runs and 24 RBI. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023 Jameson Taillon struggles in Cubs debut, Brewers take opening series His lack of pinpoint control forced manager David Ross to pull him after only four innings. The Brewers followed with a blend of patience and well-placed hits in a five-run sixth.
Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023 The improbable opening day story of Pirates reliever Rob Zastryzny is one worth celebrating CINCINNATI — When Rob Zastryzny and the Pirates' other relievers walked from the dugout to the bullpen at Great American Ball Park late Thursday afternoon, the 31-year-old turned and took a look around.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 2, 2023 Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to Brewers CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023 Cubs’ Justin Steele pitches six scoreless innings in first start of season Steele allowed three hits, struck out eight and walked one.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023 Brewers rally for three runs in eighth inning to top Cubs on chilly day at Wrigley Field Reliever Javier Assad failed to hold a one-run lead after persuading manager David Ross to stick with him in the eighth.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023 Baseball quiz: The curious case of Sidd Finch — and other phony facts To commemorate the greatest hoax in sports history, guess if any of these statements are hogwash, too.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023 Will this be Donald Trump’s moment of reckoning? SNEED: It may also be time for name games, impersonations and reckless maneuvering
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023 How bigger bases, pitch clock affected Cubs’ Opening Day win vs. Brewers The game lasted just two hours and 21 minutes. Marcus Stroman became the first Cub to commit a clock violation. Infielders abided by the shift limits. And the Cubs’ fourth run scored with a little help from the bigger bases.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2023 Cubs’ Marcus Stroman commits first of 14 Opening Day pitch-clock violations Five violations were by batters, eight by pitchers and one by a catcher as all MLB teams opened on the same day for the first time since 1968.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 30, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Opening day at Wrigley Field melds Cubs’ past with future CHICAGO — Every opening day brings a reminder of something from the past, and the past is a prologue when it comes to the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023 With an extension done, Cubs and Nico Hoerner show interest in revisiting a longer commitment Hoerner and the Cubs agreed to a three-year, $35 million extension, but they could come back to the table later in the contract.