Dare I say it? The White Sox get more media attention in town than the Cubs do. The Sox have been much more interesting and controversial of late than their cousins to the north. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023
Motorcycle History 101: How Herb Uhl Created The First Honda Trail Bike In the modern era, trail bikes, three-wheelers, ATVs, and more are everywhere. All those things can trace their roots back to Herb Uhl and modifying Honda Cubs. RideApart · Mar 22, 2023
Cubs will open ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+ The White Sox will have three games on the streaming service through late June. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Should MLB turn off the pitch clock in the postseason? Thrilling WBC games suggest time limits aren’t needed. CHICAGO — Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Steve Trachsel chimed in Monday night on Twitter after watching Japan’s epic comeback win over Mexico in a World Baseball Classic semifinal. Chicago Tribune · Mar 22, 2023
Cubs’ Trey Mancini carrying lessons from last year into spring-training adjustments The Cubs signed Mancini after his World Series run with the Astros in 2022. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023
Nazier Mulé, 2-way prospect Cubs drafted last year, will undergo Tommy John surgery MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs two-way prospect Nazier Mulé's professional baseball debut will be delayed. Chicago Tribune · Mar 21, 2023
For Cubs and White Sox, it’s a whole renewed ballgame The normalcy of both camps is allowing baseball fans to return to a familiar routine. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023
Why the Cubs are ‘not worried’ about Dansby Swanson’s spring slump Still working to find his timing, Swanson is 2-for-28 this spring training. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023
‘Moving underwater’: Cubs’ Justin Steele fights control issues vs. Padres In three innings, he allowed five walks — including three in a row in the second inning — and four hits. He still managed to limit the Padres to one run. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023
How Cubs’ Edwin Rios unlocked his swing in spring training In his last 10 games, Rios has six hits, including three home runs, which is tied for the team lead. He’s in position to claim an Opening Day roster spot. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023
Cubs’ Adrian Sampson finds rhythm vs. Giants Sampson has been working between starts on separating his four-seamer and sinker. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023
Cubs facing bullpen decisions with less than two weeks before Opening Day Opt-outs and spring-training progressions will factor into roster decisions. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023
Baseball quiz: Stuck in the middle with you They don’t get much attention, but middle names often have special meanings, as this quiz shows. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023
Cubs prospect Matt Mervis taking WBC as learning experience: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’ Mervis went 3-for-4 in his first Cactus League game back from the World Baseball Classic. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023 Javier Assad’s Cubs teammates not surprised by his WBC success: ‘That’s just how he is’ Assad threw 2 2⁄3 scoreless innings against Puerto Rico in the WBC quarterfinals on Friday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 Bad-boy swagger made Cubs’ Joe Pepitone the talk of the town First baseman and former Yankee wasn’t just a showman – he could play ball
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 White Sox’ Mike Clevinger gives up two homers vs. Cubs Clevinger fine-tuning tweaks as first start against Astros inches closer
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 Back from WBC, Eloy Jimenez wastes no time returning to White Sox lineup “He showed up and was like, ‘C’mon, let’s go,’ ’’ Sox coach Daryl Boston said.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 How Cubs SVP Craig Breslow’s journeyman playing career is still paying dividends Late in his career, Breslow played with Tyler Duffey, Julian Merryweather and Ryan Borucki, all pitchers the Cubs added this offseason.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2023 David Ross compliments Caleb Kilian’s growth: ‘Confidence has continued to build’ Rain also washed away Jameson Taillon’s scheduled simulated game Wednesday morning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 How Cubs helped infielder Zach McKinstry optimize his strong arm In his first spring training with the Cubs, McKinstry has a shot to make the Opening Day roster.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 Bally Sports networks’ owner files for bankruptcy Diamond Sports Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Diamond’s networks have the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL. The Cubs and White Sox aren’t affected by the move.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 15, 2023 Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it’s all thanks to Buck O’Neil’s influence 60 years ago MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a seat.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 14, 2023 ‘That’s winning baseball’: How defense became foundation for next Cubs contender The 2016 World Series Champions had an intimidating lineup, but the Cubs also played elite defense that year.