The Latest Breaking News from David Ross

Cubs’ 2023 rotation far from settled

Aside from Marcus Stroman and Kyle Hendricks, there’s no clear picture about who will be part of the rotation next season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2022

Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson willing to keep proving himself

“I think getting back and (pitching) a couple more outings will give me innings toward next year,” Thompson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2022

Just Sayin’: The good news is, a whole lot of bad teams could win the Big Ten West

The worst division on the planet is there for the taking. Somebody take it — please.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022

Cubs taking good look at their youngsters as season winds down

For many of the young players, the final 3½ weeks of the season represent their final chance to improve their stock in front of their evaluators for 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Cubs not ruling out moving Nico Hoerner back to second base if they sign shortstop in offseason

Hoerner was a National League Gold Glove finalist at second in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Cubs put Nick Madrigal on injured list for third time this season

Madrigal will be one of the first projects for Blaine Kinsley, who was recently hired as the Cubs’ new strength and conditioning coach, manager David Ross disclosed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022

New MLB rules: Change for the batter (and pitcher)

The Cubs’ Ian Happ says players will adapt to new rules for 2023, but Mark Leiter Jr. is not too happy about them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022

Cubs offer mixed reactions to MLB rule changes: ‘Some of the little things ... would’ve helped players get behind a little bit more’

CHICAGO — If anyone expected a great outcry from players after Major League Baseball announced major rule changes for 2023 on Friday — a pitcher’s clock, enlarged bases and severe restrictions on defensive shifts — well, just take the temperature of P.J. Higgins’ reaction as an example.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 10, 2022

Paul Sullivan: 8 random thoughts on the Chicago Cubs after a 4-3 loss on a lazy afternoon at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have nothing to prove in the remaining 25 games of the 2022 season, but they plan on playing out the schedule anyway.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 9, 2022

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner continues quiet ascent as final month of rebuilding season winds down

Someday, the faces of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry could belong to former Stanford double-play partners Hoerner and Tommy Edman.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022