Afternoon Edition: June 9, 2022 Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Cubs’ Clint Frazier: Hard to understand ‘where it went wrong’ with Yankees Frazier said joining the Cubs and getting a fresh start has been good for him. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Cubs, Willson Contreras avoid arbitration with agreement before Thursday hearing The move bucked the Cubs’ file-and-trial policy under unique circumstances. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Cubs game vs. Orioles postponed for inclement weather The game is scheduled to be made up on Aug. 18. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022
Cubs’ Willson Contreras determined not to let arbitration hearing disrupt season Willson Contreras’ arbitration hearing is scheduled for Thursday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Paul Sullivan: 40 years in the booth: White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone celebrates his anniversary with an unplugged conversation CHICAGO — Steve Stone tweeted some positive news Sunday about a sub-.500 Chicago White Sox team battling through injuries and underachieving players. Chicago Tribune · Jun 8, 2022
Cubs fall to Orioles 9-3, give up five home runs in slugfest Cubs starter Keegan Thompson allowed seven runs, including three homers, in three innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2022
Five home runs lift Orioles to 9-3 win over Cubs in Brandon Hyde’s first game managing vs. former club BALTIMORE — The consistent fall of rain in Baltimore perhaps offered some cover, but the first pitch of Tuesday night’s Orioles game and six others that followed made it clear: Summer has arrived early at Camden Yards. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
As the Chicago Cubs continue to wade through injuries, David Ross reacts to Joe Maddon’s firing by the Los Angeles Angels BALTIMORE — Alec Mills’ rehab process had him building up for a starter’s workload. Chicago Tribune · Jun 8, 2022
Cubs manager David Ross on Angels firing Joe Maddon: ‘Thoughts go out to him’ The Angels fired Maddon on Tuesday amid a 12-game losing streak. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022
The story behind Frank Schwindel’s bond with a 7-year-old Chicago Cubs fan — and the quest to raise awareness of an unnamed disease Sometimes, if you look closely, you can spot the blue band on Frank Schwindel’s wrist. Chicago Tribune · Jun 7, 2022
Former Oriole Mychal Givens happy to be with Cubs The right-handed relief pitcher has a 3.22 ERA in 22 appearances. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022
Cubs notebook: Return of Villar, Suzuki will require some roster decisions Infielder David Bote also is eligible to return Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2022
An ex-NBA ref had a shocking explanation for why Draymond Green shouldn’t get second technical Wait, what? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022 Cubs send Caleb Kilian back to Iowa for a few tweaks Kilian retired the first nine batters before the Cardinals broke through on a wild pitch and a two-run double by Brendan Donovan in the fourth inning, so the quick assumption would be that Kilian would need to make a few adjustments.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2022 Cubs blow lead in ninth, fall in 11th vs. Cardinals But David Ross praises Christopher Morel for providing a spark in the leadoff role.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 6, 2022 Cabrera, couple of clutch hits from rookies carry Cardinals to 5-3 win at Wrigley in 11 inningss CHICAGO — Before the Cardinals could capitalize on the generosity of the rulebook in extra innings and the rolling production of their rookies, they first had to get outs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2022 This You Gotta See: Is Oklahoma softball the best college team — in any sport — ever? The Sooners lead the nation in runs, homers, batting average, team ERA, high-fives, bubbles blown and pretty much everything else, but that merely scratches the surface.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 5, 2022 Edmundo Sosa missed third base in base-running blooper that almost cost Cardinals dearly vs. Cubs Fun fact: You're supposed to touch the bases when rounding home!
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 5, 2022 Rookie Brendan Donovan's 10th-inning hit wins it for Cardinals in Game 2, splits doubleheader on long, weird day at Wrigley CHICAGO — Before things really tilted toward Wrigley Weird — trademark pending — the Cardinals got just enough from two pitchers in their first starts of the season to make it possible, when they had a lead, to deploy the bullpen exactly as designed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2022 Caleb Kilian impressive in major-league debut, but Cubs fall in 10 to split doubleheader Kilian allowed three runs and three hits in five innings. He mowed down the first nine batters he faced before running into trouble in the fourth inning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 Matt Swarmer strong again in Cubs’ Game 1 victory against Cardinals Swarmer handcuffed the Cardinals for six innings. He struck out five and walked two, giving him 11 strikeouts and three walks in 12 innings.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 4, 2022 Marmol ejected, Goldschmidt's streak ends, Cubs beat Cardinals, and that's only Game 1 CHICAGO — The Cardinals went into the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader hoping right-hander Johan Oviedo could give them his best for 100 pitches, not thinking that one of the worst calls would help take the game from them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 Top pitching prospect Caleb Kilian set for Cubs debut Saturday After days of mounting speculation, the 25-year-old right-hander was promoted from Triple-A Iowa and slated to start the nightcap against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 After a tumultuous 12 months, Nick Madrigal sees light at the end of the tunnel The 2018 first-round pick suffered a season-ending torn hamstring, was traded to the Cubs and is hitting .216. “It’s been difficult. But I’m proud of myself for just being where I’m at right now. It’s real easy to get down on the things that have happened the last couple of…