Kyle Hendricks acknowledges that nagging shoulder strain will end season Cubs notebook: Happ hit his 100th career homer with the team. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022
Willson Contreras plays hero in 11th, but Nico Hoerner ‘special’ for Cubs The Cubs beat the Brewers 6-5 for their fifth consecutive victory. 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
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
Lucky 11th home run puts Cubs’ Ian Happ on exclusive list of switch-hitters Happ homered twice in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2022
Cubs’ Willson Contreras homers on sore ankle: ‘His pain tolerance is pretty high’ Contreras has stayed on the field the last two games against the Reds, despite rolling his ankle in the ‘‘Field of Dreams’’ game. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022
Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022
‘Wow. This is truly incredible.’ Cubs soak up unique atmosphere at the Field of Dreams game. DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom searched for the right words. Chicago Tribune · Aug 12, 2022
Cubs ‘have a catch,’ claim a win over Reds in second ‘Field of Dreams’ game The Cubs took an early lead, as Seiya Suzuki, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ combined to drive in three runs in the first inning. Nick Madrigal’s fourth-inning single gave the Cubs a 4-0 lead. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2022
Chicago Cubs are set to release Jason Heyward after the season: ‘We’re going to move in a different direction’ The situation between the Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Jason Heyward felt untenable. Chicago Tribune · Aug 9, 2022
MLB Power Rankings: The Cardinals Surge After Sweeping the Yankees St. Louis has the pitching to make a playoff run. Meanwhile, the Dodgers still own the Padres despite the Soto trade. Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022
Quick hits from Marlins' 4-0 loss to Cubs CHICAGO — It was another dud of a performance by the Miami Marlins offense. They had no answer for Drew Smyly or Mark Leiter Jr. in a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field, Miami’s seventh loss in the past eight games. Miami Herald · Aug 6, 2022
Excited to stay in Chicago, Drew Smyly leads Cubs past Marlins Smyly took a shutout into the seventh inning, and the bullpen preserved it. Smyly retired 11 batters in a row at one point and earned his first victory at Wrigley with the Cubs. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022
Miami Herald · Aug 5, 2022 Edward Cabrera dominant, but late home run sinks Marlins in 2-1 loss to Cubs CHICAGO — How to describe Edward Cabrera’s first MLB start after a nearly two-month injury hiatus?
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022 Cubs’ Willson Contreras beats Marlins 2-1 with homer in post-deadline return to Wrigley Another Cubs defeat? Not this time. Not on Contreras’ watch. He’s still here — confound it all — and you’ve got to hand it to the guy for his flair for the dramatic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022 Breaking down Cubs’ new prospects after dealing 3 relievers at trade deadline Willson Contreras and Ian Happ remain, but the Cubs still added a trio of pitching prospects this week. Here’s more on them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2022 Hello, hello: Willson Contreras, Ian Happ ready for ‘fun’ return to Wrigley After saying goodbye to Cubs fans before the trade deadline, Contreras and Happ were happy to find out they weren’t going anywhere.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 4, 2022 Lars Nootbaar's ninth-inning single completes Cardinals' rally past Cubs ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals drew even on the loss side with the Milwaukee Brewers at the top of the National League Central Division Thursday. Moments after the Brewers had been swept in a three-game series at Pittsburgh, the Cardinals completed a comeback to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at…
Chicago Tribune · Aug 3, 2022 Willson Contreras and Ian Happ are excited to stay with Cubs — but their long-term futures remain uncertain ST. LOUIS — The image of Ian Happ and Willson Contreras embracing in the home dugout at Wrigley Field represented a moment of goodbyes for what appeared to await the Chicago Cubs All-Stars.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022 For the Cubs and White Sox, rebuilding ain’t what it used to be Remember when we were told tearing down was the only way to go up? Tell that to the Dodgers.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3, 2022 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers After a whirlwind of deals unfolded over the last couple of days, let’s review the good, bad and ugly from trade deadline season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2022 ‘Weight off my shoulders’: Willson Contreras, Ian Happ are still Cubs Their names were involved in plenty of rumors before the deadline, but, in the end, the Cubs didn’t trade Contreras or Happ.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 3, 2022 Willson Contreras remains with Cubs after lack of enticing offers: ‘We never found a deal that came close’ ST. LOUIS — The Chicago Cubs were motivated to move their most valuable expiring contract if they received an enticing return.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 2, 2022 Three Things to Know Entering MLB Trade Deadline Day From the Juan Soto sweepstakes to the Cubs’ All-Stars, here are some key story lines to follow on this eventful day in MLB.