‘Life has come full circle’: Joe Girardi returns to Cubs as game analyst for Marquee Sports Network CHICAGO — Joe Girardi’s connection to the Chicago Cubs traces to his childhood. Chicago Tribune · Aug 19, 2022
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs, live stream, TV channel, time, how to stream MLB The Milwaukee Brewers will meet the Chicago Cubs as they open up their three-game series on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 19, 2022
Arlene Gill, an assistant to 8 Cubs general managers, dead at 79 “She had just incredible knowledge of the rules and regulations for acquiring players,” a former co-worker says. “It took a lot of paperwork and a lot of moxie.” Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022
Spenser Watkins continues strong run but Orioles’ bats stay quiet in 3-2 loss to Cubs BALTIMORE — The Orioles have largely avoided these sorts of games, which is why they’re playing meaningful baseball in the middle of August for the first time in years. But with anemic offense coupling with a bullpen that has cracked two days in a row, their playoff aspirations took another… Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022
Adrian Sampson makes game-turning play in Cubs’ win against Orioles The Cubs played a makeup game in Baltimore on Thursday to wrap up a seven-game road trip. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022
Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘in a lot better place’ since returning from IL Madrigal entered play Thursday hitting .313, with a .421 on-base percentage this month. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022
P.J. Higgins lifts Cubs vs. Nationals, keeps doing ‘something special’ with limited at-bats Cubs first baseman P.J. Higgins provided the bulk of the Cubs’ scoring Wednesday with a two-run home run. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
Verbal exchange with Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gets 2 fans banned from Nationals Park for 5 years WASHINGTON — Two fans are banned from Nationals Park for five years after a heated exchange with Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. Chicago Tribune · Aug 17, 2022
Franmil Reyes shows off opposite-field power in Cubs’ 7-5 win against the Nationals With the 11-inning victory, the Cubs are now 5-11 in extra-inning games. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
Cubs’ Justin Steele takes next step in development vs. Nationals Steele said he hopes to feel comfortable with a “bona fide” third pitch by next season. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022
How Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele has kept hitters guessing by altering the movement on his fastball WASHINGTON — Three weeks later, Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele laughs at how close he came to making history. Chicago Tribune · Aug 17, 2022
Pat Foley will fulfill dream by calling Cubs game at Wrigley Field Foley will call the nightcap of the Cubs’ doubleheader against the Cardinals. He’ll work the first three innings on 670 The Score, move to the Marquee Sports Network booth for the middle three and finish the game on radio. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022
Lucky 11th home run puts Cubs’ Ian Happ on exclusive list of switch-hitters Happ homered twice in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022
Cubs manager David Ross, on starter Marcus Stroman: ‘Probably took him out one batter too soon’ The Cubs lost the first game of a three-game series 5-4 on Monday against the Nationals. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Aug 15, 2022 MLB Power Rankings: Cleveland Secures Road Trip Wins To Move Up the Rankings The Guardians surge with wins on the road, while the Dodgers remain in the first spot despite their win streak being snapped by the Royals.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 This You Gotta See: Aces higher entering WNBA playoffs, but defending champion Sky have no limit First up: Sky-Liberty in a best-of-three series in the first round.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 Take it from Patrick Wisdom, Mike Napoli: There’s more to playing first base than you might think Wisdom has been playing first base more regularly as the Cubs’ infield undergoes a late-season shuffle.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 Keegan Thompson labors in Cubs’ 8-5 loss to Reds In an uncharacteristically short start, Thompson allowed four runs in 1 2⁄3 innings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras homers on sore ankle: ‘His pain tolerance is pretty high’ Contreras has stayed on the field the last two games against the Reds, despite rolling his ankle in the ‘‘Field of Dreams’’ game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022 ‘Today’s the day’: How trade to Cubs opened opportunity for Zach McKinstry The Cubs acquired the utility man from the Dodgers for veteran reliever Chris Martin.
Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022 Bill Madden: What a difference a month has made for the Mets and Yankees NEW YORK — To get a good idea of how fickle the fates of baseball can be, let’s flash back to July 17: The Yankees had just completed 14-1 and 13-2 routs of the Red Sox to forge a 64-28 record, by far the best in baseball, 4.5 games ahead…
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2022 Baseball quiz: Keeping it 100 How well will you fare on this quiz that focuses on the century mark?
Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022 White Sox spoil the return of Daniel Norris; Tigers no-hit for six innings in 2-0 loss CHICAGO — He’s thinner. The beard is cropped tighter. Maybe the fastball velocity isn’t what it was a few years ago.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2022 Cubs’ Jed Hoyer: ‘I expect to be aggressive this winter’ This year’s ‘‘Field of Dreams’’ game serves as a reminder that the large-market Cubs, with an international following, have every advantage in courting top free agents
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2022 Joliet Slammers looking to win and entertain Both the franchise’s baseball and business sides know what they must do to succeed.