The Latest Breaking News from Willson Contreras

Cubs front office to adjust as assistant GM Jeff Greenberg leaves for Blackhawks

The Blackhawks announced on Thursday that they’d hired Greenberg as associate GM.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Willson Contreras’ bigger Chicago Cubs leadership role is fueled by years of listening — and putting in work

One night during the 2020 season, Chicago Cubs veteran outfielder Jason Heyward took catcher Willson Contreras out to dinner.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 28, 2022

Cubs’ bullpen settling into roles, carries heavy load in extra-inning win vs. Braves

Wednesday was essentially a bullpen day for the Cubs, with manager David Ross pulling starter Mark Leiter Jr. after he threw two scoreless innings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

C.J. Cron’s two homers power Rockies to 9-6 win over Cubs

DENVER — The Rockies signed C.J. Cron off the free-agent scrap heap last February, on a prove-it minor league deal on which he had to compete for both a roster spot and the first-base job.

Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022

Cubs’ Alec Mills not scheduled to return for start vs. Rockies, Saturday pitcher TBD

Cubs reliever Michael Rucker threw 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday to keep the bullpen fresh.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Ben Gamel, Ke’Bryan Hayes fuel offense as Pirates take win over Cubs

PITTSBURGH — Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps the current red-bearded Pirate, outfielder Ben Gamel, can claim the next day as his.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

MLB suspends Cubs’ Keegan Thompson 3 games, David Ross 1

Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday for the game against the Pirates. Unless Thompson appeals, his suspension would begin then, as well.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

Ian Happ sits; David Ross again denies Cubs intentionally hit Andrew McCutchen

“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 Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Benches clear in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-0 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers, adding fuel to the fiery rivalry

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.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 9, 2022

Benches empty in Cubs’ 9-0 win over Brewers

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022