The Latest Breaking News from David Ross

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

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

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2022

Cubs starter Justin Steele continues to impress

The lefty has a 1.47 ERA in his last nine starts since June 29.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022

Patrick Wisdom out indefinitely with injured ring finger

Wisdom was in obvious pain while walking off the field accompanied by a trainer, and manager David Ross said he was scheduled to undergo X-rays.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022

3 things that have contributed to Cubs’ recent success, including Ian Happ’s notable switch-hitting mark

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs’ recent stretch of winning series is about to be tested.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 21, 2022

Franmil Reyes’ hustle looms large in win over Brewers

Reyes legged out his second triple in five games Friday against the Brewers. Reyes’ hustle enabled him to score on an infield hit by Ian Happ to cap a three-run first.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022

Christopher Morel atones for error with go-ahead two-run homer as Cubs beat Brewers

“I think he turns the page quickly,” manager David Ross said of Morel. “I think he wants to be great and perfect, like they all do. I think he’s got this kid-type energy when he plays, it’s on to the next thing.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022

Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 20, 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