Chicago Tribune6 hours agoChicago Cubs rally for 7-6 win despite dwindling postseason hopes: ‘You still want to get the job done’Chicago Tribune - Scott HeldSeiya Suzuki homered, Cody Bellinger drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Washington Nationals 7-6 on Thursday night to stave off elimination from the postseason. Joey Gallo hit a three-run home run for Washington, which has dropped four straight. The Cubs trailed 6-5 after Gallo’s …
Chicago Tribune7 hours agoChicago baseball report: Cubs in midst of trivial home stretch — while White Sox face tall task to avoid making historyChicago Tribune - LaMond PopeThe Cubs are closing out the season with 10 of their final 13 games at Wrigley Field. They were positioned well with the schedule featuring four of their final five series against teams with a losing record. Instead, the Cubs entered Thursday 11 games back of the division-clinching Milwaukee Brewers …
Chicago Tribune15 hours agoPhotos: Chicago Cubs 7, Washington Nationals 6 at Wrigley FieldChicago Tribune - Chris SwedaPhotos from the Chicago Cubs’ 7-6 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 19, 2024, at Wrigley Field. Originally Published: September 19, 2024 at 10:29 p.m.
Chicago Tribune21 hours agoShohei Ohtani becomes the first player in MLB history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a seasonChicago Tribune - Alanis ThamesMIAMI — Shohei Ohtani became the first major-league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star going deep twice to reach the half-century mark and swiping two bags to get to 51 against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Ohtani hit his 50th home run in …
Chicago Tribune21 hours agoShohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal gameChicago Tribune - Alanis ThamesBy ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani looked up at a visiting crowd that turned out to cheer him and the Los Angeles Dodgers — and ended up getting to witness one of the greatest individual performances, and seasons, in major league history. Fans lifted their phones to capture the moment and …
Chicago Tribune1 day agoColumn: The talent is there for the Chicago Cubs. So why is another promising season fading to black?Chicago Tribune - Paul SullivanThe ivy started turning a little earlier than usual this month at Wrigley Field, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for a ballgame come October. But with seven home games remaining and the Chicago Cubs playing out the string in the 2024 season, that scenic view once again will be wasted. Maybe next year? …
