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Chicago Cubs Manager David Ross and at least five other people will not attend the team’s morning workout Monday as they await their coronavirus test results, the team announced. The group completed their tests on Saturday along with several others, the team said, but while many results were reported “these six individuals anticipate further clarity later [Monday].” “We’ve decided...

Both the Chicago Cubs and the White Sox announced their tentative 2021 season schedules just days after announcing plans for the upcoming season. The Cubs are set to open their season next spring in Chicago, playing the Pirates on April 1 at Wrigley Field. This marks the second year in a row the team is set to kick off its…

With the Chicago Cubs set to start their 2020 season on July 24, tickets are now available for one of the iconic rooftops across the street from the ballpark. According to a report from ESPN, the city of Chicago has approved rooftop owners to begin selling tickets to games, but only with 25 percent occupancy. The Wrigley View Rooftop, located…

Brandon Morrow was given another chance to crack the Chicago Cubs’ roster this spring after having his option declined over the offseason, but it appears he’s reached the end of the line with the franchise, as the team is reportedly releasing him. The news was first reported by MLB Insider Robert Murray: Before the team’s summer camp began, President...

The Chicago Cubs are getting ready for a shortened 2020 season, and they now know what the potential road to October looks like. On Monday, Major League Baseball announced the 60-game schedule for each of its 30 teams, and the Cubs will open the campaign against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. After that three-game series, the Cubs will take…

Major League Baseball has announced its schedule for the 2020 season, and although the shortened slate will only feature 60 games, there are plenty of intriguing games on the docket for both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. The Cubs will open their season at Wrigley Field on July 24, as they’ll take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game…

The final weekend of September could potentially be a weekend to remember for fans of the Chicago White Sox and Cubs, as the two teams will battle in the final series of the regular season. The series, which will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field, could have playoff implications for both clubs in the shortened season, as both teams have…

Cubs fans who have waited 108 years to win a World series no doubt have a unique sense of loyalty to their favorite team and a new ranking from Forbes has the metrics to prove it. According to a recent article by Forbes that ranks the top 10 most loyal fan bases of MLB teams, the Chicago Cubs ranked number…

Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher José Quintana underwent surgery Thursday after slicing his thumb while washing dishes at his Miami home last weekend. According to the team, Quintana, who posted a 13-9 record with a 4.68 ERA for the Cubs last season, suffered a laceration on his left thumb that required five stitches. On Thursday morning, he underwent microscopic surgery to…

An emotional Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy is recovering from a severe case of COVID-19 that quarantined him for 30 days

Even after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals after the 2016 season, outfielder Dexter Fowler still occupies a special place in the hearts of Chicago Cubs fans, but that loyalty could be tested after a social media post by the outfielder Wednesday. Like many MLB stars, Fowler is resuming preparations for a shortened 2020 season, and is back in St….

Aerial footage from NBC Sky 5 show Wrigley Field as player returned to the iconic ballpark after months of delays due to the coronavirus.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has made a $100,000 donation to University of Chicago Medicine to help frontline workers who have experienced hardships while helping combat the spread of coronavirus. The funds will also be used to help expand contact tracing efforts on Chicago’s South Side. “Through this donation, I want to help ease the personal burdens on our healthcare…

The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a shortened season under new manager David Ross, but just because things aren’t quite normal in the world of baseball, nothing has changed for the skipper. Ross, who was hired by the Cubs during the offseason to replace manager Joe Maddon at the helm of the team, will assemble his players this week...

The Field of Dreams game is not yet canceled, but there are some pretty gigantic unknowns, such as who the White Sox would play now that the MLB schedule has been retooled.

A pair of former presidents are among the thousands “tipping their caps” to the Negro Leagues in celebration of their upcoming centennial, but Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are sitting on opposite sides of a very important rivalry. Obama, a diehard White Sox fan, posted a video to his Twitter account Monday honoring the 100th birthday of the Negro Leagues:…

With Major League Baseball gearing up for its return to the sports scene, the Chicago Cubs announced their initial roster for the 2020 MLB Summer Camp on Sunday evening. The Cubs will have 39 players training at Wrigley Field in Chicago with another 11 training at Four Winds Field in South Bend, the home of their Class-A affiliate. The initial…

Cubs management expressed optimism on Thursday that fans may be able to catch a game at Wrigley Field this year, but Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she needs to see a safety plan in order for that to happen amid the coronavirus pandemic. During an interview with 670 The Score’s Dan Bernstein, Cubs’ President of Business Operations Crane Kenney said…

After negotiations broke down earlier this week, Major League Baseball owners and players have agreed on health and safety protocols and will start the 2020 MLB season next month. The MLB Players Association announced Tuesday that “all remaining issues have been resolved,” and that players will begin reporting to training camps. According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Karl Ravech…

Chicago-native and Mount Carmel High School star Ed Howard has officially inked his first contract with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Monday. Howard, taken with the 16th overall pick in June’s MLB Draft, was reported to have signed the contract on Sunday, and the team confirmed the news on Monday morning: According to multiple reports, the Cubs paid...