Javy Baez Saved an Umpire’s Life, But Drew a Flag for Holding
At least Javy Baez can have a good sense of humor about yesterday’s frustrating ending.
Category: Chicago Cubs News
Kyle Schwarber Got EXTREMELY Angry at a Questionable Check Swing Call to End the Game (VIDEO)
I would have been angry, too, even if I can’t say for sure that was the wrong call.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Kris Bryant’s Day Off
No Kris today.
Hamels is the Best Ever at Wrigley Field, Cubs Love Nico, Oh Eloy, and Other Bullets
That’s a literal headline there about Hamels.
ADVERTISEMENT
Willson Contreras is Destroying the Ball in Exactly the Way You Wanted to See
A mechanical tweak here, a bit of natural development there, and the guy is crushing the ball in the air.
Mike Trout Will Not Face the Cubs This Weekend
Coward. (I kid. He’s got a bum groin.)
Pre-Gamin’: Angels at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
No Trout today. Can the Cubs take advantage?
ADVERTISEMENT
WATCH: Jon Lester (Hamstring) Working Out on the Field, Looking Spry
Seems like a good sign for a guy on the shelf with a hamstring issue.
A Gem! A Chicago Cubs Starter Pitched a Gem! Take a Bow, Jose Quintana!
We’ve been waiting on a game like this, and I love the *way* Quintana dominated.
Cubs Officially Place Victor Caratini on the Injured List, Call Up Taylor Davis
Caratini will get surgery.
The Hot Bullpen, the Series Win, Belief in Almora, and Other Bullets
Regression cuts in all kinds of directions, and the scoreless streak is up to 17.2 innings.
WATCH: Joe Maddon is Ejected in the Most Friendly Way Possible
Maddon was at least right that one of these called strikes was super extremely not a strike.
How Stupid is the Hamate Bone?
A bone with parts you don’t even need causes players to miss lots of time because of a swing of the bat. That’s likely what’s coming for Victor Caratini.
ADVERTISEMENT
Victor Caratini May Have Fractured His Hand Tonight, Could Miss At Least 3-4 Weeks
Dang. That’s a bummer.
Per Forbes, the Chicago Cubs Are Now Worth $3.1 *BILLION*
The Cubs are still very, very valuable.
Encouraging Signs from Yu Darvish’s Start, Yes – But is That Enough for You Today?
Last night’s Yu Darvish start was another one of those “bad results, BUT!” type starts. It’s fair to discuss it that way, but it does get frustrating.
Talent Versus Production, Albert Almora’s Brutal Stretch, and the Cubs Outfield Mix
Because Almora’s struggles go far back into 2018, and because the outfield rotation might be changing soon, you wonder what should come next.
Jason Heyward is a Two-Week MVP, More Bullpen Success, and Other Bullets
Jason Heyward is just scorching the ball right now, and it’s a lot of fun to see, even if we need a whole lot more to say it’s here to stay.
This Is Supposed to Be a Winnable Stretch – Next Month Ain’t Gonna Be Any Easier
It isn’t just the losing in these first two weeks that stings, it’s that it doesn’t get any easier.
Lefty Reliever Tim Collins Reportedly Coming Up Today (UPDATE: It’s Official)
The 29-year-old lefty had a long road back to the big leagues.
Cubs Pitching Coach Tommy Hottovy Explains What Happened with Carl Edwards Jr.’s “Illegal” Delivery
How do you do something all Spring and then find out it’s illegal when the season starts? Well, that’s not exactly what happened.
You Can Expect Jon Lester to Go to the Injured List Today, and a Reliever to Come Up from Iowa
The schedule and a conservative approach to health dictate it.
Angels-Brewers Bits of Note to Cubs Fans: Trout Groin Issue, La Stella Goes Off
The Angels come to Wrigley Field this weekend.
Ugly Conditions Today for Darvish, When Should Chatwood Start, and Other Bullets
It may not be a great night to pitch, and I wonder if there are alternatives.
The Cubs Bullpen is Suddenly Riding a Nice Scoreless Streak
Don’t jinx it Brett don’t jinx it Brett don’t jinx it Brett don’t jinx it Brett …
Theo Epstein Updates Rehabbing Relievers, Talent Over Time, Preparation in the Clubhouse, More
I think maybe I feel better (again)? Certainly there is good news on the bullpen front.