The Latest Breaking News from Willson Contreras

“Nobody likes to get hit,” Ross said. “Whether you did it on the first pitch or the last pitch, I don’t know that it ever feels good or anybody’s happy with it.”

CHICAGO — The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been heated over the last seven years, thanks to the proximity of the cities, the fact both teams were usually contenders for the National League Central title and the presence of Willson Contreras.

The teams formed a giant huddle between home plate and first base after Keegan Thompson hit Milwaukee’s Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is in his final year of club control.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward started opening day with a message to media members.

In a chaotic transaction window that overlapped with spring training, the Cubs revealed their priorities

There are a couple of drinkers near the back of the place. Surely they’ll be delighted to speak with an aimless reporter on a frivolous expedition.

When the Cubs executed their trade-deadline fire sale last July—after they had traded Yu Darvish and nontendered Kyle Schwarber in December 2020—it appeared that they would be entering a multiyear transition. Perhaps this wouldn’t be the type of long rebuild they endured a decade ago, but it was ...

Bryant won a World Series, Rookie of the Year and MVP during his Cubs tenure.

Contreras confirmed Tuesday that the parties haven’t picked up extension talks this spring either.

The catcher is entering his final year of club control and said the Cubs have not yet initiated extension talks.