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Finally, the stress and anxiety over pondering the future of the core has come to a close. After Chicago traded away the stars that would brighten our nights, a darkness has been cast that now overshadows the future of Chicago Cubs baseball. Simultaneously, a sigh of relief can ensue as we can start to put […] Chicago Cubs: After deadline moves, prospects are again the focus - … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: After deadline moves, prospects are again the focus

Rafael Ortega hit three home runs and drove in all five Chicago Cubs runs in a 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals. Yadiel Hernández led off the ninth with a homer against Manuel Rodríguez to give the Nationals the walk-off win. … [Read more...] about Rafael Ortega ties a franchise record with 3 home runs in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-5 loss to the Washington Nationals: ‘I’ve never had a feeling like I have right now’

Anthony Rizzo continued his remarkable debut for the New York Yankees with another key hit, an RBI single in the eighth, and the Yankees completed a three-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo has another big hit in the New York Yankees’ 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins

Kris Bryant homered in his San Francisco Giants debut, a two-out solo shot in the third inning, and the Giants beat the Houston Astros 5-3 on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant homers in his San Francisco Giants debut, a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros

If there’s one sentiment most Chicago Cubs fans can agree upon in the aftermath of Black (and not so Blue) Friday, it’s that Javier Baez, Anthony RIzzo and Kris Bryant are guys we’ll cheer for regardless of the color of their pinstripes or what number they’re wearing. And now, these guys will have a lot more […] Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo making friends in the Big … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo making friends in the Big Apple

As the dust settles from Jed Hoyer’s massive teardown, the future of the Chicago Cubs is a bit more clear with the returns they got from key veteran pieces. The deal which sent stud closer Craig Kimbrel to the White Sox brought back second baseman Nick Madrigal to the North Side. Madrigal, 24, will miss […] Chicago Cubs: How Nick Madrigal can be a valuable piece - Cubbies Crib … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs: How Nick Madrigal can be a valuable piece

Boy, these games just aren’t really fun to break down. I’ll get into a rhythm at some point, but we’re not there yet. As such, you’re not getting a scouting report on the pitching. Apologies for that, it just really doesn’t matter right now. Rafael Ortega is in center, Willson Contreras is catching, Ian Happ is in left, and Patrick Wisdom is at first. David Bote is at third, … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/31/21): Ortega Leads Off, Romine at SS, Hendricks Pitching

The Cubs have added right-handed pitcher Codi Heuer (pronounced like Jed’s last name) to the 26-man roster. Heuer was acquired from the White Sox along with infielder Nick Madrigal — who is out for the year following surgery on a torn hamstring — for Craig Kimbrel. He will wear uniform number 12 and is available for Saturday’s game against the Nationals in DC. Selected by the … [Read more...] about Cubs Add RHP Codi Heuer to Active Roster

Even after Friday’s devastating teardown, the Professor, Kyle Hendricks, is still throwing baseballs for the Northsiders. And tonight he led them to a 6-3 victory over the equally demoralized Washington Nationals. The Cubs got a vintage Hendricks performance over seven innings, with the only run coming on a ball that Ian Happ should have caught off the bat of Yadiel Hernandez … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/31/21): Cubs 6, Nationals 3- Kyle Hendricks Still Wearing Cubs Uniform, Winning Ballgames