Dusty Baker proves that nice guys — and good managers — do indeed finish first The former Cubs manager rises above the haters in Chicago who booed him out of town. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022
2023 Cubs Convention weekend passes go on sale Thursday When Cubs Convention returns from a two-year hiatus, it will include familiar programming as well as new events. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022
How Alexander Canario’s freak injury further complicates the Chicago Cubs’ center-field options and offseason approach LAS VEGAS — The sequence was eerily familiar. Chicago Tribune · Nov 8, 2022
Cubs announce David Ross’ 2023 coaching staff The team revealed several internal promotions. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022
The Five Best Fits for Aaron Judge Every team would like to sign the newly crowned home run champion. But only a precious few actually make sense for him. Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2022
Cubs provide injury updates on Alexander Canario, Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, Ed Howard Top Cubs prospects have seen their share of injuries this year. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Dusty Baker is finally a World Series winner. And his supporters are sharing in the 73-year-old’s dream come true. Six summers ago, I walked into a downtown Chicago hotel room to the sight of Dusty Baker ironing his pants in his boxers and a T-shirt. Chicago Tribune · Nov 6, 2022
Cubs searching for power sources Though big-name free agents are an option, Jed Hoyer might tap into the team’s minor-league system. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022
Defensive metrics supported Ian Happ’s Gold Glove case — but he doesn’t have to like them Happ was the Cubs’ lone Gold Glove recipient this year. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022
Baseball quiz: Vote for Bill On Election Day, remember to cast your ballot — and if you don’t like the choices, write me in Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022
Win or you’re done? Former Cub Kyle Schwarber knows about that: ‘It’s going to take everyone.’ PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins was nearing the major leagues in the fall of 2016, so surely he was tuned in that October to the World Series. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 4, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Kyrie Irving’s latest controversy is no laughing matter — and the NBA needs to put an end to his promotion of hate Kyrie Irving was once just another famous goofball whose belief that Earth is flat was laughed at by most observers. Chicago Tribune · Nov 2, 2022
Ian Happ wins Gold Glove, joins exclusive club of Cubs outfielders Happ led NL left fielders with 13 defensive runs saved this season, according to FanGraphs. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2022
Baseball quiz: These players’ nicknames are in the spirit of the season C’mon, even the grouchy have a love of Halloween. Kids dressed in costumes, looking cute, asking for candy as if it were manna from heaven. Now, I will admit, I’m a fan of treats, not tricks. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 29, 2022 Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya hoping to catch a break Once considered the fourth-best prospect in the Cubs’ system, Amaya has been derailed by injuries.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 29, 2022 Astros still have their haters, but Dusty Baker somehow manages to get love It's been 41 years since Dusty Baker won a World Series title.
Chicago Tribune · Oct 29, 2022 Marquee Sports Network ratings have dropped 56% since its launch. Here’s how the Chicago Cubs’ cable TV home is faring in Year 3 CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs launched the Marquee Sports Network in February 2020, it was the culmination of a decade-long quest to create a dedicated 24/7 cable TV platform for the team, which was still soaring in the wake of its first World Series championship in more than a…
Chicago Tribune · Oct 28, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Everything you need to know about the 118th World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros A year that began with a protracted labor dispute ends with an intriguing World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022 Cubs part with hitting coach Greg Brown, promote Dustin Kelly Kelly previously served as the Cubs’ minor-league hitting coordinator.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022 How the Cubs are building the core for their next playoff contender Look no further than the World Series participants, the Astros and Phillies, for examples of the importance of homegrown talent.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022 For Chicago schools parking deal, Board of Ed turned to Lori Lightfoot fundraiser Carmen A. Rossi’s Chicago Parking Solutions got a two-year contract to park cars at more than a dozen schools even though the school system said another company put in a better bid.
Chicago Tribune · Oct 28, 2022 Spend big (Phillies) or replenish the system (Astros)? The Cubs can find a roster-building balance in the World Series teams. Financially investing in a roster can serve as a postseason separator for major-league teams.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022 Jon Sciambi looks forward to 2023 World Series, looks back on 2022 Cubs broadcasts Next season, Sciambi will replace Dan Shulman on ESPN Radio’s broadcast of the Fall Classic. Sciambi has called “Sunday Night Baseball” for the network since 2010.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022 Blackhawks embrace rebuild in commercial series The Bears and Cubs have bristled at the word “rebuild.” The Sox didn’t have a problem with the word, but they certainly didn’t use it to promote the team. That’s not the case with the Hawks.
Birmingham Post · Oct 27, 2022 WRU board member Henry Engelhardt on an independent chair the regions and a British Isles league The founder and former chief executive of Admiral believes the women's game has huge potential