REVEALED: 4 - The Real Truth

Noah Syndergaard’s new pitching toolbox can’t prevent Cubs from hammering Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — The nickname Noah Syndergaard had when his fastball approached 100 mph as a younger New York Mets pitcher no longer fits. The Dodgers right-hander still has the Nordic-sounding name and looks, but he is a mere shadow of the intimidator they called Thor, after the hammer-wielding god…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Will Chicago Cubs ask starters to go longer this year? Despite short debut, Jameson Taillon says ‘innings are sexy again.’

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon has a theory on the evolution of starting pitching.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 3, 2023

Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to Brewers

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 2, 2023

Javier Assad’s Cubs teammates not surprised by his WBC success: ‘That’s just how he is’

Assad threw 2 2⁄3 scoreless innings against Puerto Rico in the WBC quarterfinals on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023

Cubs’ Justin Steele back on track after efficient first spring-training start

Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023

Cubs rotation battle too close to call in first week of spring training games

With rookie Hayden Wesneski’s start against the Mariners on Wednesday, the Cubs made it through the rotation once.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele ‘in a really good spot’ despite arm fatigue

Notebook: Right-hander Jameson Taillon makes his spring debut, and the pitch clock causes confusion in Scottsdale.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

How Seiya Suzuki’s uncertain injury timeline affects the Cubs’ roster battles

The Cubs’ medical team still was evaluating the imaging on Suzuki’s left oblique Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023

Cubs’ Javier Assad ‘crisp’ as he competes for rotation spot, Justin Steele scratched

Steele was dealing with general arm fatigue, according to the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2023

How Adbert Alzolay has influenced Cubs No. 7 prospect Ben Brown

Over the past few years, Alzolay transitioned from being the young up-and-comer to a source of advice for the next wave of Cubs pitching.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023