First, Cubs had Zo; now, they have Mo Christopher Morel’s versatility is conjuring memories of Ben Zobrist, and the Cubs are putting him to good use. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022
Scandal after scandal: timeline of Tory sleaze under Boris Johnson PM’s tenure has been characterised by disrepute, from lockdown breaches to serious sexual assaults The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022
Cubs’ Christopher Morel adjusting to league that has taken notice of him Morel hit a two-run homer in the victory against the Reds on Wednesday after Cubs manager David Ross moved him to the bottom of the batting order. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki headed to Triple-A Iowa on rehab assignment A sprained left ring finger has sidelined Suzuki for over a month. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022
Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki nearing rehab assignment Suzuki took live batting practice off Cubs pitchers Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly, who are also recovering from injuries. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022
Paul Sullivan: How Tony La Russa and David Ross are trying to change the script during Chicago’s summer of baseball discontent It hasn’t exactly been the best of times for Tony La Russa and David Ross, the two baseball managers in a baseball town. Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2022
Chicago Cubs rally to win a series against the St. Louis Cardinals — then the subject turns to trade speculation ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs rallied from a five-run deficit Sunday to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 in 10 innings, taking the series and ending a 17-games-in-17-day stretch with a 5-12 record. Chicago Tribune · Jun 27, 2022
Cubs come back, win in 10 innings to claim series vs. Cardinals All three games of the weekend series between the Cubs and Cardinals were decided by three runs or fewer. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 26, 2022
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner ‘excited’ to see how high he can push his ceiling Hoerner has set career highs in RBI and home runs already this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022
Cubs’ Adrian Sampson ‘rewarded’ for bouncing back after being DFA’d twice Sampson held the Cardinals to two runs in five innings Saturday, but the Cubs lost 5-3. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022
Kyle Hendricks finds Cardinals' soft touch again as Cubs win, 3-0 ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs hit town for the first time this season, having lost 14 of their previous 17 games since the Cardinals were at Wrigley Field in June. But the Cubs also hit town with soft-tossing right-hander Kyle Hendricks, against whom the Cardinals had a similar career… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jun 25, 2022
How Ian Happ has helped ‘stabilize’ Cubs amid roller-coaster season Entering the Cubs’ game Friday against the Cardinals, Happ ranked third among National League outfielders in wins above replacement, according to FanGraphs. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022
David Bote discusses mystery setback as Cubs activate him, DFA Jonathan Villar Bote was expected to return from the 60-day IL earlier this month but was pulled from his rehab assignment with what the team described as bouts of dizziness. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022
Cubs’ Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson key to remedying mistakes of last rebuild Despite his final line in a loss to the Pirates, Steele and Cubs manager David Ross called the start Thursday one of the southpaw’s best this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022 Cubs fall to Pirates 7-1, widening gap in NL Central In a two-city road trip to Pittsburgh and St. Louis, the Cubs are playing the teams directly above them in the division standings.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022 How optioning Caleb Kilian affects the Cubs rotation The Cubs recalled right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. in a corresponding move.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 21, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Cubs are once again fair game for late-night talk show jokes — just like the 1990s CHICAGO — When Stephen Colbert watched Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel pitch in relief during an 18-4 loss to the New York Yankees a few weeks ago, the late-night talk show host was amused by his eephus pitch.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 21, 2022 Cubs rookie Caleb Kilian again battles command in loss to Pirates Kilian allowed seven runs, five earned, in 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Monday at PNC Park.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 20, 2022 Paul Sullivan: 2022 Chicago Cubs share dubious history with the 1879 team — but there could be a sign of hope When a colleague pulled out his iPhone in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse Thursday afternoon to show a factoid he received from the team’s historian, my head began to spin.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022 Cubs manager David Ross will be tested by 13-pitcher limit The limit will take effect Monday after twice being delayed earlier in the season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 19, 2022 David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’s wind-swept drive near the right-field corner with two outs provided relief.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 Polling Place: Your pick for the best baseball booth in town? (Hint: It wasn’t even close) We also pitted Cubs manager David Ross against Sox manager Tony La Russa — why not? — and asked voters to pick the most important thing when attending a baseball game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 On Juneteenth, take time to reflect and consider working to enact change Change can start with learning more about Juneteenth and being kinder, or by implementing positive actions that result in equality.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 Right-hander Keegan Thompson dominates Braves as Cubs end 10-game losing streak The Cubs’ 1-0 victory was their first since June 4 and also ended the Braves’ 14-game winning streak.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 18, 2022 Saturday will be a special day for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras When he comes to bat, younger brother William will be behind the plate as the Braves’ catcher.