Fantasy Baseball Draft Review: Tout Wars SI Fantasy’s Jen Piacenti had the 12th pick in this experts league. Here’s how she made out. Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023
Cubs’ Drew Smyly adjusts arm path in spring training: ‘Fastball had way more carry’ Smyly final line wasn’t pretty after allowing three runs in two-plus innings against the Rockies on Sunday, but he was focused on a different set of results. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2023
A surge in sick children exposed a need for major changes to U.S. hospitals Sick children overwhelmed hospitals this past fall and winter, exposing vulnerabilities in the nation's ability to care for its youngest during a crisis. WEKU · Mar 3, 2023
Could Nico Hoerner end the Cubs’ revolving door in the leadoff spot? Hoerner appears to be the frontrunner to hit first in the order for the Cubs. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Paul Sullivan: It’s Ian Happ’s year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time? MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain futures as Chicago Cubs. Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2023
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Scott Rolen The versatile third baseman earned his invite to Cooperstown on Tuesday after six years on the ballot. Sports Illustrated · Jan 25, 2023
Patrick Saunders: Sizing up the Rockies’ quiet offseason. What has the team done to improve? Any evaluation of the Rockies’ offseason must begin with owner Dick Monfort’s pledge to the fans after the club’s 68-94, last-place finish. The Denver Post · Jan 23, 2023
Cubs searching for power sources Though big-name free agents are an option, Jed Hoyer might tap into the team’s minor-league system. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2022
Ben Frederickson: Cardinals need a catcher, and departing Cubs leader Contreras could be great fit. Some forget former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant — “St. Louis is boring” — was not the first North Sider to irk now departed and future Hall of Fame Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina due to an offseason comment. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Oct 24, 2022
Baseball quiz: One moment in time Postseason has the quizmaster reminiscing about a historic year in Chicago baseball — 2016. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022
Why one Cubs coach compared Christopher Morel to Kris Bryant Is Christopher Morel’s future in the infield, outfield or both? Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2022
David Ross: Matt Mervis likely to ‘have a great opportunity in front of him’ in spring training Mervis entered Saturday with 35 home runs this season, tied with teammate Alexander Canario for third-most in the minors this season. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Small signs of hope emerging at the end of a lost season for the Chicago Cubs As the 2022 season crawls to a close, the Chicago Cubs believe they’re better off now than they were one year ago and are cautiously optimistic they won’t be in the same position next September. Chicago Tribune · Sep 19, 2022
Paul Sullivan: It has been ‘a bummer’ of a season for Kris Bryant and many others from the 2016 champion Cubs CHICAGO — The iconic image of the first burst of celebrating Chicago Cubs players remains as fresh in your mind now as the day it happened almost six years ago in Cleveland. Chicago Tribune · Sep 17, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2022 Former Cubs star Kris Bryant optimistic about recovery from foot injury Bryant, has played only 42 games in the first year of a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies because of back stiffness and plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
The Denver Post · Aug 31, 2022 Rockies beat Atlanta in first base prospect Michael Toglia’s MLB debut The Rockies have been waiting for their next Todd Helton since, well, Todd Helton.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 26, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Jed Hoyer is hoping Chicago Cubs history repeats itself with a fateful ending similar to 2014 The 2014 season was not a particularly memorable one in Chicago Cubs history.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022 Willson Contreras is 17th player with at least 4 seasons of 20 or more homers with Cubs Contreras joins Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javy Baez as the fourth player from the 2016 World Series champs to accomplish the feat.
The Denver Post · Aug 7, 2022 Patrick Saunders: Rockies’ big bets on Kris Bryant, continuity fail to pay off in another lost season When the Rockies signed outfielder Kris Bryant to a seven-year, $182 million contract during spring training, owner Dick Monfort was giddy.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022 Judge’s Home Run Chase Isn’t Enough to Keep Yankees From Falling Here’s where all 30 teams stand as we near the trade deadline.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 27, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: ‘I’m always going to keep them in my heart’ CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022 Cubs’ Ian Happ on homestand: ‘I don’t want to leave here without absorbing it’ The Cubs’ two-game set against the Pirates is their last series at Wrigley Field before the trade deadline.
The Denver Post · Jul 24, 2022 Rockies’ bullpen implodes in painful 10-9 loss to Brewers It looked like the type of game the Rockies’ dreamed up during the offseason: A road victory, against a quality team, based on clutch hits, including a big home run.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2022 All-Stars Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber see parallels in their careers Schwarber, speaking as a baseball fan, called the Cubs’ rebuild “shocking.”
The Denver Post · Jul 22, 2022 Rockies’ slim second-half hopes rest on rotation rebounding The Rockies’ were bubbling over with optimism before the all-star break.