The Latest Breaking News from Michael Fulmer

More of the same for Jameson Taillon as Cubs sink to last place in NL Central

Signed to a four-year, $68 million free-agent contract in the offseason, Taillon failed to last five innings for the fifth time in a row as the Cubs lost their third straight.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023

Cubs president Jed Hoyer on bullpen construction: ‘I’ve put Rossy in a tough spot’

Hoyer’s vote of confidence won’t stop disgruntled fans from channeling their frustrations toward manager David Ross. Winning will.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2023

Cubs’ lack of a closer forces manager David Ross to be creative

The Cubs’ walk-off loss to the Astros Wednesday encapsulated their bullpen conundrum.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Cubs lose 2-1 to Dodgers in walk-off, series tied

David Peralta’s walk-off single decided the game.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2023

David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs

LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman credits pitching in WBC for strong start

Stroman pointed to his 2017 season with the Blue Jays, when he pitched 201 innings after participating in the WBC.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

David Ross pushes all the right buttons in Cubs’ win over Rangers

Part of Ross’ decisions involved his eyes and instincts, and that was apparent in his circle of trust that loomed large Friday in a 2-0 victory over the Rangers at chilly but sunny Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2023

Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to Brewers

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 2, 2023

Brewers rally for three runs in eighth inning to top Cubs on chilly day at Wrigley Field

Reliever Javier Assad failed to hold a one-run lead after persuading manager David Ross to stick with him in the eighth.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman sharp in last start before Opening Day

Stroman said his slider felt the best it has all spring.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023