Cubs swept by Padres, extend season-high losing streak to 10 games The Cubs lost 6-3 to the Padres in the series finale Thursday at Wrigley Field. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
What to expect from Caleb Kilian’s development as Cubs lose ninth straight Making his second major-league start, Kilian allowed five runs in four innings Wednesday against the Padres. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
Cubs notebook: P.J. Higgins shows infield versatility, Nick Madrigal to 10-day IL Cubs manager David Ross described Madrigal’s groin strain as “pretty significant.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
Cubs squander Kyle Hendricks’ first start in two weeks, lose to Padres The Cubs skipped Hendricks’ last turn in the rotation to manage shoulder fatigue. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022
Cubs’ Drew Smyly ‘ahead of schedule,’ hopes to return before All-Star break The left-hander is on the 15-day injured list with a strained right oblique. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2022
Padres’ Yu Darvish wins in return to Wrigley Field; tornado warning delays start of game It was Darvish’s first start at Wrigley since the Cubs traded him to the Padres after the 2020 season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022
Cubs shut down BP for Seiya Suzuki, rest prescribed after injury progress stalled Suzuki has been on the 10-day IL for over two weeks with a sprained left ring finger. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2022
Cubs place Marcus Stroman on 15-day IL as rotation weathers wave of injuries Cubs lefty Wade Miley left the game Friday against the Yankees with left shoulder soreness. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022
Cubs DFA Clint Frazier in flurry of roster moves: ‘Tough decision’ Clint Frazier has only had 45 plate appearances for the Cubs this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 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
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 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 5, 2022
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.
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…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022 Future is now for Cubs prospect Caleb Kilian The promising right-hander — acquired from the Giants in the Kris Bryant trade — will start the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals in his big-league debut. He was 2-0 with a 2.06 ERA at Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2022 How success as a reliever made Cubs’ Keegan Thompson a better starter Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson began the season as a multi-inning reliever and thrived in that role.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022 Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner ‘hit the ground running’ after IL stint Hoerner entered play Wednesday batting .333 since returning from the IL last week.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2022 Cubs activate Jason Heyward, place Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL The Cubs also activated reliever Michael Rucker from the IL and optioned outfielder Nelson Velázquez to Triple-A.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 1, 2022 20-29 record aside, the Chicago Cubs enter June with a feeling of optimism. Here are 5 reasons why. The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2022 ‘Like a brother’: Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers features MLB debuts, reunions Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel, who both made their MLB debuts this month, have been teammates since 2018.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2022 Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers filled with MLB debuts, Jonathan Villar to IL The Cubs called up Matt Swarmer, Nelson Velázquez and Anderson Espinoza for the double-header Monday.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022 Cubs lefty Wade Miley’s next start pushed back as he deals with shoulder issue Miley, who said he was originally scheduled to face the White Sox this weekend, hopes to avoid the IL.