Cubs face starting pitcher shortage as Wade Miley goes on IL, doubleheaders approach The Cubs have announced one of two starting pitchers for Monday’s double header against the Brewers. Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022
How to label Cubs rebuild? Jed Hoyer says ‘that’s your decision’ Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was introspective on the subject of transparency as the Cubs and White Sox opened a two-game series. Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Sports world could make a huge impact on society if more organizations would advocate for sensible gun laws CHICAGO — The sports world responded to the tragic grade-school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in various ways this week, from Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr’s emotional news conference to San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler’s decision to remain in the clubhouse during the national anthem. Chicago Tribune · May 29, 2022
Cubs face injured-list decisions on left-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Seiya Suzuki CHICAGO — Injury issues are not going away for the Chicago Cubs. Chicago Tribune · May 29, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Grading Jed Hoyer’s Cubs rebuild that can’t be referred to as a rebuild (sorry, Marquee) CHICAGO — In a rare media appearance last week, Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said it would be impossible to fully evaluate last year’s sell-off until well down the road. Chicago Tribune · May 28, 2022
‘Rebuild’ is a bad word when you’re rebuilding for the second time in 10 years. Just ask the Cubs. Or don’t. Latest flap with Marquee Sports Network reflects how paranoid the club is about its cost-slashing strategy. Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2022
Marquee’s mistake puts it in a deeper hole To Cubs fans, the network has had negative connotations since its inception, created as an additional revenue stream. After it removed critical commentary from “The Reporters” on Sunday, Marquee now has a credibility problem. Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Criticize the Cubs? Not on Marquee Sports Network’s ‘The Reporters’ show. CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs announced they were leaving their old TV home to start their own network, it was viewed by some as a prudent business decision that would create another vital revenue stream. Chicago Tribune · May 25, 2022
Marquee Sports Network will air ‘The Reporters’ live after segment critical of Cubs doesn’t air Said Marquee general manager Mike McCarthy: “A judgment was made on the fly that in retrospect was overly sensitive. Going forward, the show will be live, and the reporters on it are completely unedited, as the intention really has been all along.” Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022
Back to the future: Can Cubs follow Patrick Wisdom’s lead and reclaim 2015 feel? Patrick Wisdom has homered in four straight games, a feat no Cub has accomplished since Anthony Rizzo in 2015. Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2022
Paul Sullivan: MLB’s ruling on the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson incident could have an effect on what’s acceptable trash talk Modern baseball is boring. Chicago Tribune · May 23, 2022
Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: ‘We’re on the right track’ CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chance to breathe. Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022
Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman says return from COVID-19 IL ‘something good to build off of’ Stroman held the Diamondbacks to two earned runs in five innings in the Cubs’ 3-1 loss. Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022
Who’s up next as Cubs continue building back? When might fans see Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis in the major leagues? Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022
Chicago Tribune · May 17, 2022 Jeff Greenberg brings system he learned with Theo Epstein’s Cubs to Blackhawks as he tries to ‘close that gap’ with baseball CHICAGO — Even Jeff Greenberg knows this feels crazy, right?
Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2022 Willson Contreras on offensive high; Cubs top Diamondbacks Contreras’ bat is as hot as Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager David Ross have ever seen it.
Chicago Tribune · May 15, 2022 Chicago Cubs prospect Ed Howard is facing a lengthy absence after suffering a significant hip injury PHOENIX — Chicago Cubs prospect Ed Howard is facing a lengthy absence.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2022 Cubs lefty Justin Steele to start Sunday at Diamondbacks Steele left his last start against the Dodgers a week ago with a sore left thumb.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 30, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Cubs need to get their rotation back on track after April’s struggles — including back-to-back blowout defeats MILWAUKEE — After years of failing to develop starting pitching, the Chicago Cubs finished 2021 with three potential starters in Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson and Adbert Alzolay.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022 Atlanta reunited: Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki runs into Carp mascot from his Japanese club Four years after they overlapped in Hiroshima, Seiya Suzuki is in his rookie MLB season, and Jacob Mosella is the Braves’ mascot coordinator.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022 Cubs’ Jed Hoyer: Contact is good, but ‘the ball’s on the ground too much’ The Cubs have skyrocketed up the contact rate rankings since last year. They’re also last in MLB in launch angle.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022 Cubs’ Jed Hoyer, David Ross remember Jake Arrieta’s legacy after he announces retirement Former Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta won the NL Cy Young Award in 2015 and the World Series in 2016.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022 An Opening Day victory for the Cubs and the word that must not be mentioned. Hint: It’s ‘rebuild.’ GM Jed Hoyer says he likes the product on the field but is trying to build for the future. Sound familiar?
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022 Cubs Opening Day: Evaluating offseason moves, their implications for 2022 In a chaotic transaction window that overlapped with spring training, the Cubs revealed their priorities
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022 Cubs’ ‘future’s bright,’ but when will that future be here? The club keeps talking about “the next great Cubs team,” but they have yet to commit to a timeline.