Third base position battle gives Cubs’ David Ross plenty of directions to consider Cubs notes: Position players are getting a head start on spring training. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 19, 2023
Baseball quiz: ‘Come on down!’ This week’s quiz pays homage to ‘The Price is Right’ with a game of over-under about the Cubs and White Sox. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2023
Spring-training preview: Storylines to follow at Cubs camp Spring training officially begins Wednesday for the Cubs, as they hold their first formal pitchers and catchers workout. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023
Can Seiya Suzuki be an offensive force? 3 storylines to watch at Cubs spring training. CHICAGO — The first glimpse of the Chicago Cubs’ revamped roster can finally be counted down in days, not weeks. Chicago Tribune · Feb 12, 2023
Paul Sullivan: The World Series has been intriguing. But baseball’s future is in jeopardy if current trends don’t change. The 2022 baseball season might one day be remembered for the lockout, Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’ American League home run record and a combined World Series no-hitter by the Houston Astros. Chicago Tribune · Nov 5, 2022
The summer goeth before the fall in this week’s baseball quiz How well do you know how the Cubs and Sox did from June 21 to Sept. 22? Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022
Pirates fall to Cubs, as bullpen, offense can't support terrific PNC Park debut from Luis Ortiz PITTSBURGH — What Luis Ortiz did Sunday during his first PNC Park start was outstanding. His velocity overpowered Cubs hitters. That snappy slider produced some goofy swings, too. In the second inning, Ortiz came a foul ball short of an Immaculate Inning. Tribune News Service · Sep 25, 2022
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner continues quiet ascent as final month of rebuilding season winds down Someday, the faces of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry could belong to former Stanford double-play partners Hoerner and Tommy Edman. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022
Minor-leaguers and their advocates hope Congress will revoke MLB’s antitrust exemption. Here’s how they are pushing for change. CHICAGO — Rob Manfred’s response to a question last month about minor league salaries before the All-Star Game took off when the Major League Baseball commissioner said “I reject the premise that they’re not paid a living wage.” Chicago Tribune · Aug 28, 2022
Cubs’ Wade Miley hoping to return this season, prove he isn’t broken Miley threw a 28-pitch bullpen session Saturday, but his timetable is still up in the air. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022
Patrick Wisdom out indefinitely with injured ring finger Wisdom was in obvious pain while walking off the field accompanied by a trainer, and manager David Ross said he was scheduled to undergo X-rays. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022
Take it from Patrick Wisdom, Mike Napoli: There’s more to playing first base than you might think Wisdom has been playing first base more regularly as the Cubs’ infield undergoes a late-season shuffle. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2022
‘Wow. This is truly incredible.’ Cubs soak up unique atmosphere at the Field of Dreams game. DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom searched for the right words. Chicago Tribune · Aug 12, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds face a tough task to turn the Field of Dreams sequel into a hit The inaugural Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees one year ago turned into an instant classic. Chicago Tribune · Aug 11, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022 Field of Dreams: Cubs hope to ‘give the fans another special one’ The Cubs and Reds will star in Thursday’s “Field of Dreams” Game sequel in Dyersville, Iowa.
Miami Herald · Aug 7, 2022 Jesus Luzardo’s gem helps Miami Marlins shut out Chicago Cubs and avoid a series sweep CHICAGO — Jesus Luzardo’s pitch count started to run high and his leash was probably getting short. He had lost an 11-pitch battle with Patrick Wisdom with one out in the seventh inning when pitching Mel Stottlemyre Jr. made a quick visit to the mound.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 5, 2022 Tyler O'Neill's homer shatters tie, hoists Cardinals to sweep of Cubs ST. LOUIS — Before the first of the Cardinals’ new lefty starters spun a pitch, manager Oliver Marmol was pragmatic about what he was eager to see first from Jose Quintana.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 4, 2022 Lars Nootbaar's ninth-inning single completes Cardinals' rally past Cubs ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals drew even on the loss side with the Milwaukee Brewers at the top of the National League Central Division Thursday. Moments after the Brewers had been swept in a three-game series at Pittsburgh, the Cardinals completed a comeback to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at…
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022 Cubs even series with 4-2 win vs. Giants The Cubs evened the series at 1-1.
Tribune News Service · Jul 29, 2022 SF Giants snap losing streak behind Alex Wood no-hit bid SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants entered Thursday’s game looking for anything to snap their seven-game losing streak.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022 Cubs’ sloppy defense against Giants snaps winning streak None of the four runs allowed by Cubs starter Justin Steele was earned.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022 Give. Me. A. Break. with this week’s baseball quiz Anyone who can do basic math knows we’re already past ‘first half’ of season, but here’s some before-the-break questions
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022 Cubs drop doubleheader vs. Mets, extending skid to nine As the Cubs try to pull themselves out of their latest abyss, there are painful reminders that the smallest shortcomings can prove costly.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 11, 2022 Ian Happ’s 1st All-Star selection completes the Chicago Cubs outfielder’s career turnaround: ‘Baseball’s a wild ride’ Thirteen months ago, Ian Happ sat in Chicago Cubs manager David Ross’ office at Dodger Stadium.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022 Baseball quiz: Like a finely tossed salad We can’t all be Caesar Cardini, who is said to have invented the salad that bears his name, but we all certainly can take this inspired quiz.