Chicago Cubs Cubs lose Anthony Rizzo with a sprained ankle but shellack the Pirates 16-6, pulling within 2 games of the NL Central leadChicago Tribune - By Phil ThompsonThe sight of Anthony Rizzo writhing in pain, holding his right ankle made Cubs hearts stop Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant said the mood in the ballpark noticeably changed
Chicago Cubs NL Central tracker: Cubs pull within 2 games of the Cardinals in the division thanks to Ryan Braun’s grand slaChicago Tribune - Chicago Tribune staffThe Cubs pulled within two games of the Cardinals in the National League Central after Sunday’s action, which included the Cubs finishing a dominant sweep of the Pirates with a 16-6 win at Wrigley Field.
Kris Bryant Kris Bryant set a Cubs record for home runs in his first 5 years. How does his output compare to Ernie Banks?Chicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanKris Bryant has hit more home runs in his first five seasons than Ernie Banks did. With 136 home runs going into Sunday’s game against the Pirates, Bryant was tied with “Mr. Cub” for most home runs in
Chicago Cubs Cubs set a team record for home runs — 237 and counting — with 4 more in a 14-1 rout of the PiratesChicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanThe Cubs are going to have days during the final two weeks of the season in which the wind is not blowing out and they aren’t facing awful pitching. But as long as the Pirates are in town and the prevailing
Chicago Cubs Nico Hoerner adds to the ‘greatest week of my life’ with a 3-run homer in the Cubs’ rout of the PiratesChicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanThe couch, the one Nico Hoerner was lounging on when he got the call, was conveniently located next to the kitchen. Only one week ago, the Cubs shortstop prospect who had just completed a successful season
Chicago Cubs Cubs vs. PiratesChicago Tribune Photos from the Cubs' game against the Pirates on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2019 at Wrigley Field.
Craig Kimbrel Could Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel miss the rest of season? ‘Anything is possible.’Chicago Tribune - Paul SullivanCubs closer Craig Kimbrel was “feeling better” Saturday, according to manager Joe Maddon, but there still is no timetable for his return from elbow inflammation. Is it possible Kimbrel could miss the of
Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field organist Gary Pressy is retiring after 33 years: ‘The cup is full’Chicago Tribune - Paul SullivanAfter teaming up over the years with legends from Ozzy Osbourne to Mike Ditka, Wrigley Field organist Gary Pressy finally is giving his fingers a well-deserved rest. Pressy, who began his Cubs’ career
Chicago Cubs From boos to oohs: After falling into a 4-run hole, the Cubs romp past the Pirates 17-8 with 5 home runsChicago Tribune - Paul SullivanBooed by the home crowd after putting themselves in a four-run hole during a sloppy top of the first inning, the Cubs roared back with five home runs in a 17-8 win over the Pirates on Friday afternoon
Chicago Cubs Cubs vs. PiratesChicago Tribune Photos from the Cubs' game against the Pirates on Friday afternoon, Sept. 13, 2019 at Wrigley Field.
Joe Maddon Joe Maddon has no regrets as he enters what could be the final homestand as Cubs manager: ‘I can’t lament anything’Chicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanJoe Maddon is willing to let his record stand on its own. No matter what happens to him after this season, the Cubs manager is confident he has done everything he can to help the team win. “I feel so about
Yu Darvish 4 takeaways from the Cubs-Padres series, including Yu Darvish’s importance and Nico Hoerner’s quick startChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesHere are four takeaways from the Cubs’ four-game series against the Padres, which the teams split at Petco Park after Thursday afternoon’s 4-1 Cubs win. That was evident from the fact that manager Joe
Theo Epstein Column: Theo Epstein changed the culture of the Cubs. And in the process, cursed them.Chicago Tribune - Paul SullivanIn the not-so-distant past, a Cubs team competing for a postseason appearance would create a frenzy during the final homestand. But as the Cubs limp into Wrigley Field on Friday for a crucial 10-game the
Yu Darvish Cubs keep pace in the NL wild-card race with a 4-1 win over the Padres behind Yu Darvish’s 14 strikeoutsChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesManager Joe Maddon eschewed a team meeting Thursday even after his Cubs fell into a tie with the resurgent Brewers for the second National League wild-card spot. “I don’t see where the benefit of a meeting
Ben Zobrist Ben Zobrist drives in a run as a Cubs pinch hitter, but his return to the starting lineup likely won’t happenChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe pain in Ben Zobrist’s right knee might subside enough for the Cubs switch hitter to return to the lineup, but that likely won’t happen before Saturday. That’s when the Cubs are scheduled to face Pirates
Chicago Cubs Nico Hoerner’s arm strength has improved, but the Cubs want to see more consistency in the rookie shortstop’sChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe Cubs coaching staff has noticed Nico Hoerner’s arm strength has improved since infield coordinator Jonathan Mota supervised a change in the rookie shortstop’s throwing stroke in spring training. But
Chicago Cubs Cubs game will be bumped off ABC-7 by ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ finale on TuesdayChicago Tribune - Phil RosenthalFor Cubs fans next week, the season finale of ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” means paradise lost. The Cubs-Reds game originally scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Tuesday on ABC-7 is getting bumped to the newly rebranded
Chicago Cubs NBC Sports Chicago loses the Cubs on Oct. 1, picks up almost all Bulls, Blackhawks and White Sox games — but mChicago Tribune - Phil RosenthalOct. 1 is an important day for Chicago sports fans, and the lucky ones won’t notice it at all — at least for a while. NBC Sports Chicago, as it has existed for 15 years, will be no more. A newly reconstituted
Tyler Chatwood Tyler Chatwood makes strong pitch to rejoin Cubs starting rotation in 2020Chicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesTyler Chatwood is strengthening his case to be part of the Cubs rotation in 2020. “We haven’t had that conversation, but I can’t argue that,” Maddon said Wednesday, one day after Chatwood struck out four
Chicago Cubs WGN’s 72-year run with the Cubs is ending. But the station won’t wallow in nostalgia during its final 5 telecasts.Chicago Tribune - By Paul SullivanAs the Cubs count down to the end of this crazy season, the magic number for WGN-TV has been reduced to five. The station’s 72-year run of televising Cubs games on free TV will come to an end after this
Chicago Cubs Cubs now tied with the Brewers for the 2nd NL wild-card berth: ‘I don’t care if it’s pretty or ugly. We just hChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesAfter allowing the pesky Brewers to gain five games in six days and forge a tie for the second National League wild-card berth with 17 games remaining, Cubs manager Joe Maddon placed a greater significance
Craig Kimbrel Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel might not return until the Sept. 19 opener of the Cardinals seriesChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesCubs closer Craig Kimbrel likely won’t return from right elbow inflammation until late next week. “One day at a time, seeing how it recovers,” Kimbrel said Wednesday before playing catch. Kimbrel is eligible
Kris Bryant Kris Bryant’s 1st game after getting a cortisone shot in his knee showed promise. The Cubs need a strong finisChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesAfter coping with an achy right knee for more than two months, Kris Bryant broke out Tuesday night with his first two home runs since Aug. 21 in the Cubs’ 9-8 loss to the Padres. The Cubs likely will more
Chicago Cubs Cubs shift Jason McLeod from head of scouting and development to help oversee their big-league roster and day-Chicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe Cubs made a significant shift in their baseball operations department Wednesday, announcing that Jason McLeod will transition from senior vice president of amateur scouting and player development senior
Chicago Cubs Cubs Q&A: Who will be fired if the team doesn’t make the playoffs? Will they trade Kris Bryant or Javier Baez?Chicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesThe Tribune’s Mark Gonzales answers readers’ questions about the future of the coaching staff, Kris Bryant’s trade value and Kyle Schwarber’s place in the batting order: Is there any chance our manager
Chicago Cubs Steve Cishek walks in the winning run on 4 pitches in the Cubs’ 9-8 loss in extras: ‘Possibly the worst thingChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesOn a night when the first-place Cardinals fell to the underachieving Rockies and the Brewers lost Christian Yelich, the 2018 National League most valuable player, for the remainder of the season, the were
Scott Boras Scott Boras sees a lucrative future for Cubs client Nicholas Castellanos, and they will listen to all offersChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesCubs right fielder Nicholas Castellanos is no fan of analytics, and as he is two months away from free agency, his agent, Scott Boras, is prepared to shoot down at least one metric. Fangraphs.com places
Chicago Cubs Nico Hoerner was a smashing success in his major-league debut. Could he make a push for a permanent spot withChicago Tribune - Mark GonzalesBen Zobrist smiled and sighed late Monday night in assessing the significance of Nico Hoerner getting three hits in his major-league debut. “I tell all these prospects who got their first hit in their
