Evaluating the Cubs’ offseason, from most improved to most pressing questions Pitchers and catchers are set for their first official spring training workout on Wednesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2023
Cubs’ Ian Happ in arbitration limbo as extension questions loom When asked about potential extensions for Happ and Nico Hoerner, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the club has “started the process.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023
Dieter Kurtenbach: Signing Michael Conforto, Taylor Rogers shows who the Giants really are In the world of sports, there’s no hesitation in calling out a player that isn’t playing up to their potential. That’s the nature of this public-facing, money-making game. Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022
2023 Cubs Convention full schedule released The schedule includes sessions with the Ricketts family, Jed Hoyer and David Ross. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Is one-time MVP Cody Bellinger a sleeper signing for the Chicago Cubs? Only time will tell. It was 12 years ago that agent Scott Boras introduced us to the concept of the pillow contract. Chicago Tribune · Dec 12, 2022
MLB star admits fear of flying ahead of London games and has St Louis Cardinals message The Chicago Cubs will face the St. Louis Cardinals at the London Stadium in June 2023, and outfielder Ian Happ has opened up about his fear of flying ahead of the big occasion Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022
Defensive metrics supported Ian Happ’s Gold Glove case — but he doesn’t have to like them Happ was the Cubs’ lone Gold Glove recipient this year. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022
Ian Happ wins Gold Glove, joins exclusive club of Cubs outfielders Happ led NL left fielders with 13 defensive runs saved this season, according to FanGraphs. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 1, 2022
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ named 2022 Gold Glove finalist Happ was the only Cub named a finalist this year. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022
10 things we learned about the Chicago Cubs in 2022, including Ian Happ’s best all-around season and the need for more star power — and some thump The Chicago Cubs do not want the last two years to be part of a trend in the wrong direction. Chicago Tribune · Oct 18, 2022
Will the Chicago Cubs pursue top-tier free agents? Jed Hoyer vows they will ‘be aggressive’ while weighing ‘intelligent spending.’ One month ago, Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts made clear the organization’s path forward in the offseason would include financial flexibility. Chicago Tribune · Oct 11, 2022
Jed Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘aggressive’ filling holes ‘in the best way’ this offseason Could Nico Hoerner or Ian Happ sign an extension? Could Drew Smyly or Wade Miley be back next year? Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2022
Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take. CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility. Chicago Tribune · Oct 5, 2022
Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take. CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility. Chicago Tribune · Oct 5, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022 Cubs’ David Ross on outfield picture next year: ‘Left and right are taken’ With Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ having secured full-time roles in right and left field, respectively, center field remains up for grabs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022 Jason Heyward gets another tribute from Cubs Heyward delivered the lineup card and was treated to a one-minute video in the middle of the fourth inning
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022 The summer goeth before the fall in this week’s baseball quiz How well do you know how the Cubs and Sox did from June 21 to Sept. 22?
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 29, 2022 Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back.
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 Tribune · 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 9, 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.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Sep 4, 2022 Pujols' pinch homer in eighth gives Cardinals 2-0 win and sweep over Cubs ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals had been held to one run or none 12 times this season while ace right-hander Miles Mikolas had been on the mound.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2022 Cubs lose 8-4 to Cardinals, leaving one final game against Albert Pujols on Sunday “You can see a lot of players have success out there, but nobody respects them how they respect ‘the Machine,’ ” said the Cubs’ Franmil Reyes, Pujols’ fellow Dominican. “That means a lot to all of us.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022 Cubs MLPBA rep Ian Happ weighs in on push to unionize minor-leaguers The MLBPA announced it launched a campaign to unionize minor-league players after receiving “overwhelming support” from its executive board Sunday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2022 ‘Tough number to fathom’: Cubs host Albert Pujols as he approaches home run No. 700 The Cardinals slugger hit his 693rd home run Monday at Wrigley Field.