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Predicting the Chicago Cubs' 2020 Roster
With Opening Day looming just 24 days away, the Chicago Cubs are beginning to ramp up their preparations for the 2020 regular season. The Cubs, currently 4-5 in Cactus League play so far this spring, may have a good number of their 26-man roster positions set for the coming year, but battles at second base and in the bullpen are…
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Albert Almora, Steven Souza Help Cubs Outslug Mariners
Albert Almora Jr. hit his first home run of the spring, and Javier Báez picked up a base hit and a walk as the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners in a slugfest in Peoria Monday afternoon. Almora drove in a total of four runs, and Steven Souza Jr. went 2-for-3 with two RBI’s and two runs scored as...
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Chicago Cubs, Kris Bryant Agree to $18.6M, 1-Year Deal: AP Source
Third baseman Kris Bryant avoided arbitration with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing Friday to an $18.6 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Bryant got a significant boost from the $12.9 million he earned last year. Chicago also agreed to…
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Kyle Schwarber Weds Long-Time Sweetheart Paige Hartman
Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Paige Hartman in a ceremony over the weekend that was attended by several of Schwarber’s Cubs teammates. Schwarber and Hartman, who were engaged last year, were married on Saturday in an outdoor ceremony, and a group of people, including the slugger’s agent, posted photos of the wedding on...
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Cubs Keep Up Home Dominance in Win Over Brewers
The Chicago Cubs continued to be one of baseball’s most dangerous home teams, as they beat the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.
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Bullpen Implodes Again as Cubs Lose to Brewers
The Chicago Cubs held leads in the eighth and tenth innings, but their bullpen imploded for the second straight night as the Milwaukee Brewers notched a 5-3 walk-off victory.
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Chicago Cubs' Offense Sputters as Cardinals Win With Walk-Off
Matt Carpenter knew exactly what he needed to do. Carpenter hit a game-ending single against an unusual defensive alignment in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday night.
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Realmuto Homers in 10th, Phillies Beat Cubs 5-4
The memories came flooding back to Jake Arrieta as the fans showered him with cheers when he stepped to the plate for the first time.
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Chicago Cubs Outlast Diamondbacks 6-5 in 15 innings
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon likes to set his lineups before every series so the players know what to expect.
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Late Cubs' Rally Falls Short in Loss to Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs had a chance to sweep the defending National League champions, but their offense sputtered to a halt as they fell 2-1 in the series finale.
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Schwarber Homers as Chicago Cubs Beat White Sox 6-1
Kyle Schwarber homered and drove in two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 6-1 on Sunday to lower their magic number for clinching the NL Central title to five.
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Wives of Cubs, Brewers Set to Square Off on Diamond
Before the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park next week, the teams’ wives will do battle in an epic showdown for charity.
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Cubs' Wives Hold Final Practice Ahead of Game vs. Brewers
The Cubs’ Wives will be taking the field in a charity competition against the Milwaukee Brewers’ wives.
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Lester Helps Cubs Beat Rockies 3-2 for 5th Straight Win
Jon Lester grinded his way into the sixth inning, continuing an impressive stretch for Chicago’s rotation and helping the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Monday night for their season-high fifth straight victory.
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Ian Happ Shines in Lead-Off Audition for Chicago Cubs
Ian Happ is one of several Chicago Cubs players being considered for the lead-off spot in the order this season, and he made a strong case for the job with his performance Sunday.
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Chicago Cubs Spring Training Preview: Outfield Poses a Challenge for Joe Maddon
How will things shake out for the Cubs as they convene in Mesa and get their spring underway? We’re taking a deep dive into the team’s roster and finding out where things stand with the club, and today we’re focusing on the team’s outfield.
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Ian Happ's Contract Renewal Nothing to Worry About, Hoyer Says
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is hitting the cover off the ball as he tries to win the team’s lead-off hitter role, but his 2018 contract is creating a bit of buzz in camp.
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Cubs Set Game 5 Lineup vs. Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs have already stayed alive twice in this postseason, and they’ll look to do it again on Thursday night when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS.
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Joe Maddon Sets Cubs' Game 3 Lineup
After registering just seven hits in two games, the Chicago Cubs will try to get their bats going against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night in Game 3 of the NLCS.
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Cubs and Dodgers Ready for 3rd Time in Postseason
The Chicago Cubs and L.A. Dodgers are facing each other in the 2017 NLCS. Here’s a brief look back at the first two times these storied franchises met in the postseason.