DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

‘Now we go’: Jameson Taillon notches first win as a Cub vs. Padres

In the Cubs’ 2-1 win Friday, Taillon held the Padres to one run and three hits in 5 2⁄3 innings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023

Kodai Senga settles down but Mets fall to Cubs, 4-2

CHICAGO — Francisco Alvarez did all he could to will his club to a victory Wednesday night at Wrigley Field going 2 for 3 with a two-run homer off former Mets right-hander Marcus Stroman. But the Mets’ bats were as cold as the nearly 20-mph winds blowing in from Lake…

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Why did Christopher Morel start this season in the minors? It calls other Cubs personnel decisions into question.

CHICAGO — Jed Hoyer is a man of few regrets, so it was no surprise the Chicago Cubs president didn’t second-guess his decision to send Christopher Morel to Triple-A Iowa to start the season.

Chicago Tribune · May 24, 2023

Cubs’ Nico Hoerner planning to avoid IL stint after hamstring injury

Imaging revealed a mild strain of Hoerner’s left hamstring, he said Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 10, 2023

Cubs recall Christopher Morel from Triple-A Iowa, option Nelson Velazquez

Nico Hoerner left the game Monday with hamstring tightness as the Cubs dropped the series opener to the Cardinals.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Cardinals’ Tommy Edman knew Nico Hoerner could lead off — from personal experience

Hoerner replaced Edman at shortstop after his freshman season at Stanford. Hoerner entered Sunday with a 89.5% contact rate and an 11% strikeout rate, according to Fangraphs.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 7, 2023

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has no hard feelings toward Cubs

Contreras, who will be making his Wrigley return Monday, remains close with former Cubs teammates.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2023

Cubs’ David Ross on criticism from fans: ‘I’ll take all the heat and keep it off the players’

“It’s part of this [job] that when things aren’t going well, it should be directed at me,” the manager said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 5, 2023

What the Cubs’ April performance says about their identity

The Cubs ended the month on a sour note but made surprising strides along the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023

‘Not ready’: Cubs’ Caleb Kilian shows growing pains in spot start vs. Marlins

Kilian was charged with seven runs, 10 hits and two walks in 3 ⅓ innings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023