Is it a problem that Cubs’ bullpen only has one lefty? “We’ll figure out how to get lefties out some way,” manager David Ross said Wednesday. “Somebody’s got to figure it out.” Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
When will former top prospect Brailyn Marquez get back on a mound for the Chicago Cubs? MESA, Ariz. — Brailyn Marquez’s winding road to get back on a baseball field continues to challenge the Chicago Cubs’ former top prospect. Chicago Tribune · Mar 6, 2023
Cubs’ Ben Brown, Ryan Jensen showing developmental leaps in first major-league camp Jensen revamped his deliver last season, and Brown is adding two new pitches to his arsenal. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2023
Why Cubs’ Keegan Thompson made his 2023 spring-training debut a week after the opener Lefty reliever Brandon Hughes also has been on a later game schedule after a heavy workload last season. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 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
Why Kyle Hendricks — unlikely to be ready by Chicago Cubs opening day — is focusing on shortening his arm path in his recovery Kyle Hendricks is keeping a methodical, big-picture focus through his rehab process. Chicago Tribune · Jan 16, 2023
How signings, Kyle Hendricks’ health affect Cubs’ pitching projections in 2023 This pitching staff’s greatest strength is an element they lacked early last season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 7, 2023
Rookie Hayden Wesneski stays ‘on a roll’ in Cubs’ 4-2 win against Phillies Wesneski held the Phillies to one run in five-plus innings. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2022
What signing a ‘big-time horse’ could do for the Cubs’ rotation Starting pitching should be on the list of the Cubs’ offseason priorities. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022
Injuries shape Cubs pitching staff in final nine games of season Notes: Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup, and the team gave injury updates on Justin Steele, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022
How Cubs’ Marcus Stroman is tapping into the best version of himself as a pitcher Since returning from the 15-day IL in early July, Stroman has posted a 2.87 ERA. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022
Cubs’ Keegan Thompson to be activated this week; Hayden Wesneski set for another start Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson (lower back tightness) has been on the 15-day IL for about a month. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner’s return from injury uncertain Hoerner’s mild strain of his right biceps will sideline him for at least a couple of more days. “It’s a little worse off than we thought,” manager David Ross said. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022
How an elbow injury and repertoire change led to former 1st-round pick Brendon Little’s call-up to the Chicago Cubs TORONTO — Six hours before Monday’s series opener at the Rogers Centre, Brendon Little arrived for his first day as a major-leaguer. Chicago Tribune · Aug 31, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022 ‘Best version of himself’: Cubs add reliever Brendon Little as substitute player at Toronto Since July 4, lefty Brendon Little has posted a 1.06 ERA in Triple-A.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022 Cubs’ Wade Miley hoping to return this season, prove he isn’t broken Miley threw a 28-pitch bullpen session Saturday, but his timetable is still up in the air.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2022 Why Cubs could skip Justin Steele’s next start even though he feels fine after exiting with tight back The Cubs’ day off Thursday gives them flexibility to move around rotation pieces.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2022 Cubs’ Justin Steele takes next step in development vs. Nationals Steele said he hopes to feel comfortable with a “bona fide” third pitch by next season.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 17, 2022 How Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele has kept hitters guessing by altering the movement on his fastball WASHINGTON — Three weeks later, Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele laughs at how close he came to making history.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022 Field of Dreams: Cubs hope to ‘give the fans another special one’ The Cubs and Reds will star in Thursday’s “Field of Dreams” Game sequel in Dyersville, Iowa.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 25, 2022 3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 11, 2022 How will the Chicago Cubs handle Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele as both pitchers near career-high workloads? LOS ANGELES — The Chicago Cubs are a week away from the All-Star break, yet two pitchers are already on the verge of reaching career-high workloads.
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 8, 2022 What Kyle Hendricks and Wade Miley’s shoulder injuries have in common Cubs manager David Ross said Thursday that Kyle Hendricks would not need surgery, based on a recent MRI.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022 How Keegan Thompson’s midseason tweaks are already paying dividends for Cubs Thomson threw a career-high 6 1⁄3 innings against the Reds on Tuesday