BIZARRE: 4 - What They Never Told You

Cubs’ long relievers, off days help bullpen weather 13-inning game

Notes: Manager David Ross expects Nick Madrigal, whose hamstring was surgically repaired in 2021, to avoid the injured list.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023

Ian Happ leads off as Cubs try something new vs. Diamondbacks

Notes: The Cubs put reliever Michael Fulmer back on the 15-day IL after one outing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023

Cubs getting offensive lift from defense-first catcher Yan Gomes

Notes: The Cubs put Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day IL Tuesday. Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong started in center field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023

Cubs put closer Adbert Alzolay on IL, activate Michael Fulmer

Alzolay will be sidelined until at least the penultimate series of the regular season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2023

Cubs switch things up in victory over Diamondbacks

Manager David Ross changed his lineup, and the team avoided a sweep.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2023

Cubs’ offense stays cold as hot Diamondbacks close to game back in wild-card race

In Saturday’s 3-2 loss, a calamitous four-pitch sequence by reliever Daniel Palencia led to two runs in the 10th inning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2023

Cubs lose ‘game of inches’ to Diamondbacks in pitchers’ duel

An extended replay review saw Corbin Carroll’s eighth-inning flare to right bounce off the grass before settling into Seiya Suzuki’s sliding grasp, plating the game’s only run.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023

Cubs’ homegrown pitching taking on plenty of responsibility down the stretch

The Cubs lost 6-2 Thursday in their series opener against the Diamondbacks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023

Cubs injury update: Marcus Stroman progresses to throwing live batting practice

Notes: Relievers Brad Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are among those nearing returns from the IL.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023