Cubs’ offensive resurgence partially washes away taste of missed opportunity vs. Cardinals The Cubs avoided a sweep with a 10-4 win against the Cardinals in the series finale Wednesday. Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023
Good times aren’t back at Wrigley yet, but you can see them from here The Cubs making logical moves, plus struggling division rivals, means happy days might be returning to the North Side. Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 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 · May 4, 2023
Enjoy the Cubs’ early-season offensive fireworks while you can Their average of 5.76 runs per game (through Sunday) is impressive, but it’s unlikely to be sustainable Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2023
Seiya Suzuki gets first rest day since returning from IL as Cubs wrap up A’s series Suzuki reached base five times in the Cubs’ win Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2023
Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. shifted momentum in Cubs’ 3-2 victory against Dodgers Leiter struck out left-handers Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy in a pivotal inning Sunday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 17, 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
Lefty Justin Steele confident, bats hot as Cubs beat Dodgers in series opener Catcher Yan Gomes hit two home runs in the Cubs’ 8-2 win. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023
Noah Syndergaard’s new pitching toolbox can’t prevent Cubs from hammering Dodgers LOS ANGELES — The nickname Noah Syndergaard had when his fastball approached 100 mph as a younger New York Mets pitcher no longer fits. The Dodgers right-hander still has the Nordic-sounding name and looks, but he is a mere shadow of the intimidator they called Thor, after the hammer-wielding god… Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023
Outfielder Seiya Suzuki activated from IL, hits one of Cubs’ five homers in season debut In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned utility player Miles Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023
Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023
How will Seiya Suzuki’s imminent return affect the Cubs’ roster? Inserting Suzuki in right field and in the middle of the order might cut into playing time for a few players. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 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
Marcus Stroman dominates for Cubs in 2-0 win over Rangers CHICAGO — David Ross talked about what he called “the Twitter machine” before Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field, noting he’s not a frequent visitor to the app. Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023 Miles Mastrobuoni continues string of newcomers’ first hits as Cubs Mastrobuoni had been hitting the ball hard ... right to leather.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023 Baseball by the numbers: Forecast is for average PECOTA and Fangraphs projections for the Cubs and White Sox aren’t anything to get excited about.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023 Opening Day roster projection: A flurry of moves illuminates Cubs’ decisions The Cubs traded Zach McKinstry, outrighted Rowan Wick, optioned Christopher Morel and reassigned Mike Tauchman and Roenis Elias to minor-league camp.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 26, 2023 Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki progressing smoothly, hitting home runs in batting practice Suzuki will start the season on the injured list with a strained left oblique.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2023 Cubs name Hayden Wesneski fifth starter as Opening Day roster starts to come into focus The Cubs still have decisions to make regarding their bullpen and bench.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 Cubs’ latest camp cuts include Nelson Velazquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 23, 2023 After watching from afar as Japan won the World Baseball Classic, Cubs' Seiya Suzuki is focused on rehab MESA, Ariz. — Seiya Suzuki needed time to grasp the reality nearly four weeks ago that his left oblique strain would prevent him from playing in the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 23, 2023 ‘Another level’: Cubs players returning from WBC describe unforgettable experience Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman is calling for MLB to learn from the World Baseball Classic and grow the game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 21, 2023 For Cubs and White Sox, it’s a whole renewed ballgame The normalcy of both camps is allowing baseball fans to return to a familiar routine.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023 Cubs prospect Matt Mervis taking WBC as learning experience: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’ Mervis went 3-for-4 in his first Cactus League game back from the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2023 How Cubs SVP Craig Breslow’s journeyman playing career is still paying dividends Late in his career, Breslow played with Tyler Duffey, Julian Merryweather and Ryan Borucki, all pitchers the Cubs added this offseason.