Jason Heyward gets another tribute from Cubs Heyward delivered the lineup card and was treated to a one-minute video in the middle of the fourth inning Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Cubs players can expect specifics during exit interviews Team wins sixth straight game, but Ross warns late-season success not a guarantee of 2023 success Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
The summer goeth before the fall in this week’s baseball quiz How well do you know how the Cubs and Sox did from June 21 to Sept. 22? Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Many possibilities to consider if manager Tony La Russa doesn’t return to White Sox A look at multiple candidates from inside and outside the organization. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Cubs have had strong second half, but are season ticket holders sold on 2023? CHICAGO — A Chicago Cubs employee bent down near third base an hour before the team’s 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday and carefully scooped a handful of dirt into a glass vial. Chicago Tribune · Oct 1, 2022
Drew Smyly’s start Saturday is boon for his wallet By making his 22nd start Saturday, Smyly will increase his incentives package to $1.05 million, in addition to his $4.25 million base salary. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022
Adrian Sampson keeps himself in 2023 mix with strong outing in win over Reds He has allowed two runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts and has pitched at least six innings in five consecutive starts — the longest stretch by a Cub since Yu Darvish (seven) from July 31 to Sept. 4, 2020. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Jason Heyward reflects on his Cubs career and Game 7 speech that lives on in history: ‘We still got a ring’ CHICAGO — Jason Heyward’s career with the Chicago Cubs is coming to a close, ending with one year and $22 million remaining on his eight-year, $184 million contract. Chicago Tribune · Sep 30, 2022
David Murphy: Are the Phillies really going to blow it? Where are all the people who wanted to know why nobody was going to Phillies games this summer? The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 30, 2022
‘How do we handle failure?’: Jason Heyward addresses split with Cubs, possible reunion Heyward addressed the media for the first time since Jed Hoyer revealed the team planned to release Heyward before the final year of his $184 million contract. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022
Phillies fans are in complete despair after 5th straight loss put postseason hopes in serious doubt It's happening ... AGAIN. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 29, 2022
Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022
Coverage of Aaron Judge’s home-run chase puts Len Kasper’s move to radio in focus For those who still don’t accept Kasper’s rationale for leaving Cubs TV for White Sox radio nearly two years ago, consider what happened in baseball broadcasting last week. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022
Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022 Rookie Hayden Wesneski stays ‘on a roll’ in Cubs’ 4-2 win against Phillies Wesneski held the Phillies to one run in five-plus innings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022 Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki on 2023 expectations: ‘The most important is winning’ Suzuki was on a hot streak when he went on the paternity list. Now, he’s back.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022 Biggest disappointments in Chicago sports history? The 2022 White Sox are in their own category. No other team has hit its fan base over the head with a mallet on such a regular basis.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 28, 2022 Phillies’ bats mostly silent in close 2-1 loss to Cubs CHICAGO — Just like the Phillies don’t have much room for error in their postseason chase, they didn’t have much room for error on Tuesday night. Starter Marcus Stroman, who has pitched well against them in his career, was on the mound for the Cubs. Starter Zack Wheeler and the…
Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022 Willson Contreras — back with Cubs for what might be his final homestand — says goal in free agency is ‘to be somewhere that I’m wanted’ CHICAGO — Willson Contreras already went through his Wrigley Field goodbyes two months ago when a trade felt imminent.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras on free agency priorities: I want to be wanted Contreras said if the Cubs present him with a qualifying offer, he’ll have to “consider” it — but he didn’t say for how long.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 28, 2022 MLB fans loved seeing 103-year-old Sister Jean throw out the first pitch at a Cubs game Sister Jean forever!
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 27, 2022 Cubs reinstate Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki, DFA Michael Hermosillo, option Jared Young Seiya Suzuki returned from paternity leave, and Willson Contreras was activated from the injured list.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2022 How the Phillies Can Avoid Their Typical Late-Season Collapse The biggest obstacle in their way is a history they have inherited. Here’s why this year’s team is different.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2022 Cubs minor-league managers, coaches weigh in on pitch clock and how to make it better Cubs manager David Ross said he’s eager to pick High-A South Bend manager Lance Rymel’s brain about rules changes when he meets with the big-league team in Chicago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022 What signing a ‘big-time horse’ could do for the Cubs’ rotation Starting pitching should be on the list of the Cubs’ offseason priorities.