Fortunate to Win Two of Three, the “Foul” Ball, Heyward’s Return, and Other Bullets
The Cubs easily could have been swept in that series. Also, that ball was obviously fair.
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Kyle Schwarber Won’t Travel to Arizona with the Cubs
Schwarber’s back is still bothering him enough that extra rest is warranted.
Scoreboard Watching: Pirates Help the Cubs, Cardinals Finally Win, I’m Now a Reds Fan
From Pirates fan to Reds fan.
Weekend Catch-Up: Injuries and Injury Recoveries, Series Win, More
I’d call it a mixed weekend, at best. If you missed any headlines, catch up here.
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Enhanced Box Score: Reds 2, Cubs 1 – September 16, 2018
Come on, bats. Where are you?
Contreras Contributes, Defense Shines, Injury Updates, and Other Bullets
Important assists in a 1-0 win.
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Jason Heyward Returns! Activated from the Disabled List
Heyward missed about 16 days with a hamstring injury.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Okay, Now Get Me all the Lefties! (UPDATE: La Stella Scratched)
Lefties, lefties, lefties, lefties, rockin’ everywhere.
Jon Lester Was Brilliant Yesterday – And Has Been for a Month
Enjoy Lester’s dominance of the Reds. I certainly did.
Scoreboard Watching: Perfect Day for the Cubs, Cardinals Fall Out of Wild Card Lead
Everybody who isn’t the Cubs loses!
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 1, Reds 0 – September 15, 2018
It’s another win! Barely. But it counts!
Pre-Gamin’: Reds at Cubs (3:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Come on, Cubs. Keep up the pressure.
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Brandon Morrow’s Simulated Game Went Well, Could Return NEXT SERIES
This is exceedingly good news.
New Relievers, Happ Needed It, Caratini Raking, and Other Bullets
The Cubs clearly have a new elite setup man and new elite closer.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: This Looks Weird at First, But I Think It Makes Plenty of Sense
Joe Maddon … so crazy it just might work.
WATCH: Javy Baez and Victor Caratini Combine for a Critical Out at the Plate
Without this one, the game probably ends very differently.
Scoreboard Watching: Cubs Keep Minimal Breathing Room, Cardinals Lose Again
The Pirates didn’t offer too much of a challenge for the Brewers and their bullpen.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Reds 2 – September 14, 2018
Ah, so that’s how it’s going to feel without a sure-fire closer …
Ian Happ Rips a Three-Run Shot to Give the Cubs the Lead! (VIDEO)
I AM CURRENTLY HAPPY! (Don’t take this away from me, Cubs.)
Pre-Gamin’: Reds at Cubs (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Let’s go, Cubs! Keep the winning ways going in a rare Friday night game.
It’s a Moderate Hamstring Strain for Pedro Strop, and His Regular Season – At Least – is Over
This is a terrible outcome.
Angels Planning to Try to Lock Up Mike Trout for Life
The Angels might take Trout’s free agency bonanza away from us … again.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Victor Caratini Draws Another Start
The Cubs continue to ride the hot bat of Victor Caratini down the stretch.
10 Years Ago Today, Carlos Zambrano Threw the Relocated No-Hitter
The game still stands out, even 10 years later, for obvious reasons.
Here’s How You Can Register for the Chance to Buy 2018 Cubs Postseason Tickets
It will require a deposit and winning a lottery.
Series Preview: Reds at Cubs, September 14th – September 16th, 2018
Time to finish this season on your own terms, Cubs.
The Maddening Decision, Bote’s Quality Defense, BP with Javy, and Other Bullets
That picture is my summary.