Cubs drop White Sox below .500 Thompson pitches five innings of one-run ball in Cubs’ 5-1 victory Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2022
Willson Contreras day-to-day with strained hamstring Manager David Ross said Contreras will get a couple of days off and “see how it feels” after the Cubs catcher left Saturday’s game with the injury. “It’s actually something that’s not too concerning,” Ross said. Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022
‘My moment’: Cubs’ Christopher Morel, Brandon Hughes make fairytale debuts Christopher Morel hit a home run, and Brandon Hughes struck out five Pirates in the Cubs’ 7-0 win Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022
Cubs’ Keegan Thompson mows down Pirates in second start of the season The Cubs beat the Pirates 7-0 on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022
Paul Sullivan: It might be ‘tough to watch’ at times, but Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs are trying to stay patient Seiya Suzuki was a man of few words late Saturday when asked if he ever had experienced anything like playing in the unseasonably cold conditions at Wrigley Field. Chicago Tribune · May 9, 2022
Cubs need longer workdays from their pitchers The bullpen continues to be tested. Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022
White Sox pitchers shut down Cubs, 3-1, in frigid conditions in City Series opener CHICAGO — Few things came easy Tuesday night at Wrigley Field for the crosstown foes. Chicago Tribune · May 4, 2022
White Sox win contentious Crosstown series opener vs. Cubs 3-1 White Sox leadoff hitter Tim Anderson hit a solo home run in a rainy wind-swept win. Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022
White Sox righty Michael Kopech’s workload will be watched; his work has been stellar Kopech lowered his ERA to 1.17 with four-plus scoreless innings against the Cubs. Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022
Cubs’ bullpen settling into roles, carries heavy load in extra-inning win vs. Braves Wednesday was essentially a bullpen day for the Cubs, with manager David Ross pulling starter Mark Leiter Jr. after he threw two scoreless innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022
Cubs’ Keegan Thompson pitching like he belongs Thompson has allowed no runs in 13 2/3 innings, and has shown improved command of the strike zone. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022
Alfonso Rivas makes the most out of return to Cubs Rivas didn’t pout when he was optioned to Triple-A Iowa following the Cubs’ game April 15, and responded by hitting a three-run homer Saturday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022
Cubs’ Keegan Thompson plays ‘extremely valuable’ role in Cubs’ bullpen, win vs. Rays Keegan Thompson went 3⅔ scoreless innings Monday against the Rays. He hasn’t allowed a run in three relief appearances this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022
Cubs’ Mark Leiter Jr. set to start Saturday in first major-league appearance since 2018 Leiter is scheduled to face the Rockies, and MLB reduced right-hander Keegan Thompson’s suspension from three games to two. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022 Cubs’ Alec Mills not scheduled to return for start vs. Rockies, Saturday pitcher TBD Cubs reliever Michael Rucker threw 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday to keep the bullpen fresh.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022 Cubs’ Keegan Thompson appealing suspension for hitting Brewers’ Andrew McCutchen Cubs manager David Ross served his automatic one-game suspension on Tuesday when the Cubs opened a two-game series against the Pirates.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022 MLB suspends Cubs’ Keegan Thompson 3 games, David Ross 1 Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday for the game against the Pirates. Unless Thompson appeals, his suspension would begin then, as well.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022 Cubs’ Nick Madrigal looking ahead after hectic 12 months Madrigal is still a foundational piece in Chicago, just for a different team with a different timeline after getting traded while recovering from a severe injury.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2022 Ian Happ sits; David Ross again denies Cubs intentionally hit Andrew McCutchen “Nobody likes to get hit,” Ross said. “Whether you did it on the first pitch or the last pitch, I don’t know that it ever feels good or anybody’s happy with it.”
Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2022 Benches Clear in Cubs-Brewers After Andrew McCutchen Gets Hit by a Pitch It is the second bench-clearing incident in as many days across Major League Baseball.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 9, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Benches clear in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-0 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers, adding fuel to the fiery rivalry CHICAGO — The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been heated over the last seven years, thanks to the proximity of the cities, the fact both teams were usually contenders for the National League Central title and the presence of Willson Contreras.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022 Benches empty in Cubs’ 9-0 win over Brewers The teams formed a giant huddle between home plate and first base after Keegan Thompson hit Milwaukee’s Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022 Opening Day roster projection: How the Cubs could navigate injuries, short spring training The Cubs open the season against the Brewers on April 7 at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022 Cubs’ Keegan Thompson gets first start; Brennen Davis exits with bruised knee The Cubs beat the Reds 3-2 in Cactus League play.