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Cubs prove they can win ‘messy’ games as defense lifts them past Brewers

Ian Happ threw out two runners at the plate in extra innings in the Cubs’ 7-6 victory in 11 innings Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

A wild 11-inning win slows a Chicago Cubs slide that featured jet lag, air pollution, rain delays — and on-field breakdowns

MILWAUKEE — In one of the wildest games of the year, the Chicago Cubs wound up with a 7-6, 11-inning, Fourth of July win Tuesday over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 5, 2023

What led to MLB’s decision to play Tuesday’s Cubs game at Wrigley Field in ‘very unhealthy’ air quality conditions?

CHICAGO — Baseball fans have been inundated by new stats over the years, from WAR to wRC+ and exit velocity to barrels.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023

St. Louis Cardinals avoid unwanted MLB first despite Chicago Cubs drubbing at London Series

The St. Louis Cardinals were battered by the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night in Major League Baseball's first trip to London since the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Cubs almost shut their arch-rivals out

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

Cubs, Cardinals leveraging rivalry to be ambassadors for baseball in London

The Cubs and Cardinals open a two-game series Saturday at London Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023

Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8

PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023

Cole Irvin’s change-up, Orioles’ bullpen ineffective in 10-3 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Facing a Chicago Cubs lineup of nine right-handed hitters, Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin’s secondary pitches were going to be “important,” manager Brandon Hyde emphasized before the game. One of them let Irvin down repeatedly.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Solid Stroman seals Cubs’ sweep over visiting Pirates

“I think we’ve got a little momentum going right now,” the pitcher said. “Things finally kind of turned in our favor.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023

Another bad night from Pirates’ bullpen spoils solid debut from Osvaldo Bido in loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — No, Osvaldo Bido, they aren’t all this bad. The Pirates and their fans certainly hope not, anyway.

Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023

Cubs’ comeback victory shaves gap behind NL Central-leading Pirates

The Cubs put together a six-run rally in the sixth inning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023