Umpire's Late-Game Strike Call Had MLB Fans Crowning It the Worst of 2024 Season Quite possibly the most egregious called strike of the 2024 campaign. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2024
The Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom oddly got ejected without even saying a word to the umpire He didn't even say anything. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 26, 2024
A horrendous strike call from an umpire had Patrick Wisdom and Giants announcers in disbelief What a terrible call by Manny Gonzalez on a Camilo Doval pitch, and the announcers agreed. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2024
Lincolnwood man 'exploited the trust of the Orthodox Jewish religious community' in alleged fraud scheme The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Jacob Garfinkel in a new civil complaint of misleading investors in his "merchant cash advance" business while also diverting some money toward his personal use. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2024
Cubs non-tender Codi Heuer, Brandon Hughes and Ethan Roberts The Cubs agreed to terms with Patrick Wisdom, avoiding arbitration, and tendered contracts to six other arbitration-eligible players. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023
Too little, too late: Cubs’ offense surges in meaningless 10-6 win vs. Brewers Notes: Left-hander Jordan Wicks had a rare short start in his final game of the regular season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2023
Cubs teetering on brink of elimination after 4-3 loss to Brewers in 10 innings The Cubs are 1 1⁄2 games back of the Marlins in the wild-card standings with an elimination number of one. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023
Cubs following a bumpy road in journey to playoff berth They get a 4-3 win over the Rockies in the regular-season home finale. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023
Alexander Canario’s grand slam leads Cubs in offensive breakout vs. Pirates Nick Madrigal strained his right hamstring and left the Cubs’ 13-inning game Saturday in the 10th. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023
Jameson Taillon’s streak of strong starts ends in Cubs’ blowout loss to Blue Jays The Cubs lost 11-4 on Sunday, falling short of a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023
Cubs’ Jeimer Candelario embracing transition to part-time first baseman Candelario has been borrowing catcher Miguel Amaya’s first baseman’s glove. That’s how long it has been since he played the position. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023
How Jeimer Candelario’s addition to Cubs gave Seiya Suzuki a break vs. right-handers Suzuki was out of the lineup against the Reds in the series finale against the Reds. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023
Cubs righty Jameson Taillon has a plan for a strong second half The four-seam and curveball should be Taillon’s “feature” offerings going forward Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023
Could Cubs’ blowout win vs. Nationals be a sign of things to come — or just a blip? Jameson Taillon held the Nationals to three runs through 5 2⁄3 innings in the Cubs’ 17- 3 victory on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023 Comeback eludes Cubs, who sink to 8.5 games back in NL Central with loss to Nationals The Cubs have lost three of their first four games out of the All-Star break.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023 ‘They just haven’t been watching’: Nico Hoerner’s teammates make his All-Star case Hoerner leads National League second basemen in outs above average (seven) and defensive WAR (7.0), according to FanGraphs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023 ‘Monster’ performance: Pitcher Daniel Palencia’s big-league debut helps fuel Cubs to wild victory The Cubs called up Palencia from Triple-A Iowa, optioned right-hander Hayden Wesneski to Iowa, put infielder Nick Madrigal on the 10-day IL and activated utility player Patrick Wisdom.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023 Cubs weighing options as Nick Madrigal leaves game vs. Brewers with hamstring tightness The Cubs may activate third baseman Patrick Wisdom (sprained wrist) in the aftermath.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023 Nick Madrigal reaping the benefits of being fully healthy He his first home run in a Cubs uniform Friday
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023 Air quality still ‘very unhealthy,’ but second game of Cubs vs. Phillies series a go Notes: Cubs provide injury updates on Marcus Stroman, Patrick Wisdom and Brandon Hughes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023 Baseball by the numbers: Despite new rules, hitters are still having a blast Runs per team have increased from 4.28 per game in 2022 to 4.55 so far this season. But have offenses become less home run-dependent? It seems not.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 18, 2023 Paul Sullivan: Cubs ride Wrigley wave to 5th straight win. ‘We’re playing a good brand of baseball.’ CHICAGO — For much of the past two months the Chicago Cubs have talked about the kind of baseball they were capable of playing if everyone did his part.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023 Sprained right wrist lands Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom on IL Wisdom aggravated the ongoing issue in the sixth inning Friday when he slid for a ball in left field.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2023 Cubs power past Orioles to win fourth straight The Cubs hit three third-inning home runs and broke the game open with a six-run sixth, scoring in double-digits for the third time in four games.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023 Cubs’ Justin Steele leaves start vs. Rays with left forearm tightness Steele retired all nine batters he faced in the Cubs’ 4-3 loss.