Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson willing to keep proving himself “I think getting back and (pitching) a couple more outings will give me innings toward next year,” Thompson said. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2022
Cubs not ruling out moving Nico Hoerner back to second base if they sign shortstop in offseason Hoerner was a National League Gold Glove finalist at second in 2020. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022
Cubs put Nick Madrigal on injured list for third time this season Madrigal will be one of the first projects for Blaine Kinsley, who was recently hired as the Cubs’ new strength and conditioning coach, manager David Ross disclosed. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
Cubs’ Drew Smyly wins lefty duel vs. Giants’ Carlos Rodon Smyly threw seven-plus innings of one-hit ball Friday in outdueling former White Sox lefty Rodon and earning a 4-2 victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022
After a pretty good August, rebuilding Cubs might as well have a September to sing about Entering a weekend series against the first-place Cardinals that began Friday at Busch Stadium, the Cubs at least had some life, if not much cachet. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022
Albert Pujols' homer lifts Cardinals lefty Jordan Montgomery to win in one-hitter vs. Cubs CHICAGO — The importance of the home run to history was obvious when even a bleacher creature at Wrigley Field didn’t dare follow tradition and toss that baseball back on the field. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 23, 2022
Willson Contreras plays hero in 11th, but Nico Hoerner ‘special’ for Cubs The Cubs beat the Brewers 6-5 for their fifth consecutive victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2022
Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown. Chicago Tribune · Aug 20, 2022
Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘in a lot better place’ since returning from IL Madrigal entered play Thursday hitting .313, with a .421 on-base percentage this month. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 18, 2022
Chicago Cubs top the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the Field of Dreams game on a picturesque night in Iowa DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Drew Smyly did not expect to be on the mound Thursday night for the Field of Dreams game. Chicago Tribune · Aug 12, 2022
Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022
Seeing Nick Madrigal play one of Cubs’ top second-half priorities Madrigal was slotted into the leadoff spot for the Cubs’ game Sunday against the Marlins. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2022
Cubs’ Justin Steele fans 10 Marlins in 4 2⁄3 innings Steele is the second starter in major-league history to allow zero runs while striking out 10 in less than five innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 6, 2022
David Ross apologizes for gesture: ‘Don’t want any kids out there giving the birds’ The Cubs manager was caught on camera Thursday holding up both middle fingers. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022 Cubs activate Frank Schwindel, put Andrelton Simmons on IL Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal also provided an update on his groin injury.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022 Cubs’ Matt Swarmer optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Daniel Norris activated; Kyle Hendricks has long road ahead Cubs rookie Ethan Roberts underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2022 Drew Smyly returns from IL, throws two-plus innings in Cubs’ 11-9 loss to Dodgers The Dodgers swept the four-game series.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022 Marcus Stroman throws four scoreless innings in return, but Cubs fall 4-2 to Dodgers All-Star Willson Contreras was back in the lineup Saturday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022 Cubs’ Marcus Stroman to return from IL, start Saturday vs. Dodgers The Cubs’ Sunday starter is still TBD.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 6, 2022 Rotation puzzle: Kyle Hendricks leaves game vs. Brewers with shoulder soreness Cubs notes: Catcher Willson Contreras is day-to-day with hamstring tightness.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 28, 2022 Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki nearing rehab assignment Suzuki took live batting practice off Cubs pitchers Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly, who are also recovering from injuries.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022 Cubs notebook: P.J. Higgins shows infield versatility, Nick Madrigal to 10-day IL Cubs manager David Ross described Madrigal’s groin strain as “pretty significant.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022 After a tumultuous 12 months, Nick Madrigal sees light at the end of the tunnel The 2018 first-round pick suffered a season-ending torn hamstring, was traded to the Cubs and is hitting .216. “It’s been difficult. But I’m proud of myself for just being where I’m at right now. It’s real easy to get down on the things that have happened the last couple of…
Chicago Tribune · Jun 1, 2022 20-29 record aside, the Chicago Cubs enter June with a feeling of optimism. Here are 5 reasons why. The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022 How Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki is progressing after landing on IL The Cubs reinstated second baseman Nick Madrigal from the 10-day IL.