‘Best version of himself’: Cubs add reliever Brendon Little as substitute player at Toronto Since July 4, lefty Brendon Little has posted a 1.06 ERA in Triple-A. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022
Cubs MLPBA rep Ian Happ weighs in on push to unionize minor-leaguers The MLBPA announced it launched a campaign to unionize minor-league players after receiving “overwhelming support” from its executive board Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022
Why David Ross pulled Adrian Sampson in fourth inning of Cubs’ loss to Brewers Sampson allowed one run in 3 1⁄3 innings, but Ross went to Sean Newcomb, who got rocked for six runs in one inning. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2022
Adrian Sampson — 1 of 2 Chicago Cubs who can’t travel to Toronto because of vaccine requirements — gets pulled early from 9-7 loss MILWAUKEE — Adrian Sampson handed off the baseball to Chicago Cubs manager David Ross, visibly unhappy at his removal. Chicago Tribune · Aug 29, 2022
This You Gotta See: Notre Dame faces Ohio State as college football arrives in full force Alas, the rest of the world has already forgotten those season-opening wins for Northwestern and Illinois. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022
Cubs to put Justin Steele, Adrian Sampson on restricted list for Toronto series Teams visiting Toronto this year have placed not fully vaccinated players on the restricted list due to Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for entry. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022
Cubs’ Wade Miley hoping to return this season, prove he isn’t broken Miley threw a 28-pitch bullpen session Saturday, but his timetable is still up in the air. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022
Why Cubs could skip Justin Steele’s next start even though he feels fine after exiting with tight back The Cubs’ day off Thursday gives them flexibility to move around rotation pieces. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022
How will MLS’ deal with Apple impact the Fire? MLS matches will all be in the same spot, but the pact forces the Fire to leave WGN. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Paul Sullivan: It’s a bizarro season in Chicago, where contending White Sox get booed and optimism grows for Cubs CHICAGO — With a little more than one month remaining in this bizarro baseball season in Chicago, the Cubs and White Sox have somehow managed to switch identities. Chicago Tribune · Aug 27, 2022
How injuries have impacted the White Sox and Cubs in 2022 The Cubs’ players have missed more games, but few teams have felt the pain of injuries as much as the Sox in 2022. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Baseball quiz: Going to the dogs This quiz is in honor of all the canines out there during their time of the year — the dog days of summer. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Yankee bond: How a Cubs coach helped mold prospect Hayden Wesneski before trade The Cubs acquired Wesneski from the Yankees for reliever Scott Effross before the trade deadline. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Cubs reliever Manuel Rodriguez earns save in return to majors The Cubs reinstated Rodriguez from the 60-day injured list before their game Friday against the Brewers. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022
Chicago Tribune · Aug 26, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer is hoping Chicago Cubs history repeats itself with a fateful ending similar to 2014 The 2014 season was not a particularly memorable one in Chicago Cubs history.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022 Cubs’ young bullpen settling into new roles: ‘We want to hold the bar high for these guys’ The bullpen has seen a lot of turnover this season and lost back end relievers David Robertson, Mychal Givens, Chris Martin and Scott Effross to trades a few weeks ago.
Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022 Michael Cunningham: Braves can win World Series, but they’d be among youngest teams to do it Two months ago, the Braves were still trying to figure out roles for outfielder Michael Harris and pitcher Spencer Strider. Harris since has become one of the most valuable players in the lineup. Strider is favored to be voted National League Rookie of the Year. And recent call-up Vaughn Grissom…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 25, 2022 Paul Goldschmidt soars, Dakota Hudson stays grounded as Cardinals thump Cubs CHICAGO — What the Cardinals have come to expect from the National League’s MVP favorite overshadowed what the Cardinals have long been expecting all year from a young sinkerballer.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 25, 2022 Ben Frederickson: MLB umpires, you're out. It's time for an automated strike zone. I feel bad for the good umps.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras expected to return to staring lineup at Milwaukee Contreras has been out of the lineup for three days with a left ankle injury.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 25, 2022 Lower third of lineup lead Cubs' win over Cardinals after Arenado's ejection CHICAGO — The Cardinals’ supporting players, who have helped amplify the offense this month, got thrust into the role of carrying it Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022 Pat Hughes on joining Buck O’Neil, Jose Cardenal in 2022 Cubs HOF class: ‘I’m amazed’ The Cubs announced three new inductees on Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022 Balanced schedule brings Red Sox, Rangers, Mariners and more to Wrigley Field in 2023 The Cubs announced their tentative 2023 schedule on Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022 MLB releases 2023 balanced schedule The White Sox will open the season at Houston and the Cubs will host the Brewers.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 24, 2022 Before Cardinals' lineup lets loose on Cubs, Jake Woodford leaves impression on DH split CHICAGO — It took a while Tuesday for the Cardinals’ offense to get a start it wanted, but once it did there was no questioning its impact.