The Latest Breaking News from Jonathan Villar

Angels fall to Braves behind rough start from Patrick Sandoval

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have sold out the first two games of this weekend’s series against the Angels, likely with many fans eager to get a look at Shohei Ohtani.

The Orange County Register · Jul 24, 2022

Shohei Ohtani implodes in nightmare inning and Angels’ bats stay quiet

ATLANTA — A brilliant performance by Shohei Ohtani on the mound turned ugly quickly.

The Orange County Register · Jul 23, 2022

Clayton Kershaw’s seven perfect innings propel Dodgers to dominant win over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels and Dodgers renewed their Southern California rivalry in the opener of a two-game Freeway Series in Anaheim on Friday night.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2022

Cubs notebook: Return of Villar, Suzuki will require some roster decisions

Infielder David Bote also is eligible to return Tuesday.

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 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 30, 2022

Sloppy fourth inning sends Pirates to another loss in Chicago

CHICAGO — JT Brubaker stood hunched over near third base, screaming out of desperation, trying his best to get the attention of his teammates. It was no use. Ian Happ's pop fly dropped, Willson Contreras reached second base without a play, and the Pirates' caravan of catastrophe had already left…

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons’ right shoulder continues to test Cubs' infield depth

CHICAGO — Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ roster construction.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 27, 2022

How Braves’ Jesse Chavez impacted Ethan Roberts in brief Cubs reunion

Chavez appeared in three games for the Cubs this year before they traded him to Atlanta last week for left-hander Sean Newcomb.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2022

Cubs come back to earth in 4-3 loss to Pirates

A day after their 21-0 rout, the Cubs squandered chances and struggled defensively, leading to a missed opportunity to split the four-game series with Pittsburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2022