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Cubs back in NL wild-card spot after 6-2 win vs. Blue Jays

The Cubs’ offense struck early in their victory Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023

Cubs’ Jeimer Candelario embracing transition to part-time first baseman

Candelario has been borrowing catcher Miguel Amaya’s first baseman’s glove. That’s how long it has been since he played the position.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2023

Cubs’ David Ross on 3-2 win vs. Cardinals: ‘We don’t win that game early in the season’

With the win Friday, the Cubs seized a winning record for the first time since early May.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Two years after the great sell-off, are the Cubs in a better position?

CHICAGO — The narrative that the Chicago Cubs are facing an Aug. 1 deadline to decide on their future has been bandied about recently, and it makes sense considering two of their biggest stars can leave as free agents at the end of the season.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2023

‘That’s a veteran move’: Cubs’ Miguel Amaya impressing with growth behind the plate

Notes: The Cubs scratched Christopher Morel from the lineup Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Mike Tauchman taking advantage of playing time during Dansby Swanson’s recovery

He reached base in all five of his plate appearances Sunday with three walks and two singles. He also scored two runs and drove in one.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

Nico Hoerner’s misplay looms large in Cubs’, Justin Steele’s unraveling

The Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida, who might not have batted in the fifth inning had Hoerner made the play, hit a grand slam to right.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

‘Rust’? More like bust. These Cubs are almost out of chances to make their season matter

In an 11-5 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, the Cubs looked like a team late for a long nap, not a team fighting for its life with time disappearing before president Jed Hoyer says to hell with it and goes into sell mode.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2023

‘They just haven’t been watching’: Nico Hoerner’s teammates make his All-Star case

Hoerner leads National League second basemen in outs above average (seven) and defensive WAR (7.0), according to FanGraphs.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023

Cubs prove they can win ‘messy’ games as defense lifts them past Brewers

Ian Happ threw out two runners at the plate in extra innings in the Cubs’ 7-6 victory in 11 innings Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023