Polling Place: Jaylon Johnson? Cole Kmet? Darnell Mooney? Which Bear to extend first? All three are entering the final season under their rookie contracts signed in 2020. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023
Pride Celebration: Cubs’ Laura Ricketts reflects on ‘sense of responsibility’ to speak up and represent MLB’s dominant storylines entering Pride Month were contentious. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023
Solid Stroman seals Cubs’ sweep over visiting Pirates “I think we’ve got a little momentum going right now,” the pitcher said. “Things finally kind of turned in our favor. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023
Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Cubs’ comeback victory shaves gap behind NL Central-leading Pirates The Cubs put together a six-run rally in the sixth inning. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 15, 2023
Cubs’ Marcus Stroman offers support as MLB sends mixed signals during Pride Month Stroman announced donations to Brave Space Alliance, Hetrick-Martin Institute and The 519 in honor of Pride Month. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2023
Baseball by the Numbers: The war over pitching WAR Baseball Reference, Fangraphs use metric to measure different things. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 12, 2023
Cubs’ Marcus Stroman opens up about stall in extension talks: ‘I want to be here’ In a post to Twitter on Saturday, Stroman said he and his agent had engaged the Cubs in extension talks, but the team “wasn’t interested in exploring it now.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2023
How Marcus Stroman’s unique approach to game prep helps him lock in mentally Stroman acknowledges his routine isn’t for everyone. “I put a lot of trust in my catchers,” he said. “I don’t even — I don’t game-plan. I don’t look at lineups.” Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2023
Buyers or sellers? The Cubs are preparing for both trade-deadline possibilities The Cubs’ play during the next couple of months will set the front office’s direction. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 7, 2023
Cubs are adding unexpected ‘tool’ to Christopher Morel’s ‘toolbox’ Morel’s splits show that he hits better when he’s also playing in the field. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 6, 2023
Rookie Miguel Amaya hits first major-league home run in Cubs’ victory vs. Padres The Cubs beat the Padres 7-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the four-game series. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023
A June assignment for all the Cubs: Just go ahead and be like Marcus Stroman No one on the team has more confidence — or fun — than Stroman, the undersized right-hander who sometimes looks like a kid out there. Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023
The Cubs have problems, but David Ross isn’t one Fans are understandably running out of patience, but the manager isn’t necessarily the villain of the season. Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · May 30, 2023 Local boy makes good: Mike Tauchman’s sacrifice fly accounts for only run of game Tauchman, a veteran from Palatine and Fremd High School, is hitting .308 (8-for-26) in 10 games since being called up from Triple-A Iowa.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023 Marcus Stroman’s one-hit masterpiece leads Cubs past Rays 1-0 The veteran right-hander no-hit the Rays — the best-hitting team in the majors — for six innings in a command performance that halted the Cubs’ four-game losing streak.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2023 Marcus Stroman’s efficiency carries Cubs to second straight victory against Mets Notes: Right-hander Kyle Hendricks will start Thursday, manager David Ross announced after the game.
Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023 Kodai Senga settles down but Mets fall to Cubs, 4-2 CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez did all he could to will his club to a victory Wednesday night at Wrigley Field going 2 for 3 with a two-run homer off former Mets right-hander Marcus Stroman. But the Mets’ bats were as cold as the nearly 20-mph winds blowing in from Lake…
Chicago Sun-Times · May 21, 2023 ‘Got to be better’: Brutal road trip drops Cubs below Cardinals in NL Central standings The Cubs went 2-7 in Minnesota, Houston and Philadelphia.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 14, 2023 Cubs blown out by Twins for second straight game as starting pitching falters Right-hander Marcus Stroman had an uncharacteristically short start in the Cubs’ 16-3 loss Sunday.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023 Marcus Stroman can opt out after this season but would ‘love’ to remain a Cub for the rest of his career Per sources, because of the nature of Stroman’s contract his camp and the Cubs opened preliminary extension talks this spring.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023 Cubs offense ‘frustrated’ with missed opportunities but keeping one-run losses in perspective The Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday was their fourth one-run loss this road trip.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023 Cubs fall to Marlins, but Nelson Velazquez holds on to roster spot as team reinstates Cody Bellinger In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023 Cubs’ Wesneski adjusting pregame routine to unlock ‘a better Hayden’ The Cubs pitching staff’s collaborative culture shows up as young pitchers refine their pregame routines.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2023 Stroman reaches 1,000-strikeout milestone “I truly feel I’m getting better with age,” he said.