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Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has consistently advocated for the renovation of Wrigley Field, stressing the importance of enhancing the fan experience and preserving the stadium’s structural integrity for the next century. He has expressed a desire to address these issues now so that future owners won’t inherit the same challenges. Ricketts has also played…
With Justin Steele now out for the season due to injury, the Cubs were hoping to rely on Javier Assad to help stabilize their rotation. But Assad, who’s been recovering from a mild left oblique strain, may have hit a setback during his rehab outing on Tuesday. In his second start for Triple-A Iowa, he…
Currently, the Chicago Cubs are leading the NL Central, with a game-and-a-half advantage over the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. They’re in the midst of a crucial three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to determine the series winner. Despite this strong start, the Cubs are now facing a significant challenge. Left-handed pitcher Justin Steele,…
The Chicago Cubs are off to a strong start at 9-6, sitting a game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers atop the NL Central. While it’s still early in the season with 147 games remaining, there’s a noticeable buzz surrounding both the team and its fans — something feels different this year. A big reason for…
After starting their season in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs have played more games than any other team so far. On Tuesday, Justin Steele made his third start of the year, and Shota Imanaga will do the same on Friday. Managing pitcher workloads and limiting innings is already a key concern for Cubs manager Craig Counsell.…
It may not have been intentional head-hunting, but Chicago’s pitchers were endangering D-backs hitters by throwing near their heads and struggling with pitch control. Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez has a lengthy yet powerful swing that often appears effortless but produces significant hard contact, contributing to his 277 career home runs. This was evident…
The Chicago Cubs enter Opening Day with genuine hopes of winning the NL Central and making their first postseason appearance since 2020. Their lineup is expected to improve with the addition of Kyle Tucker and the debut of Matt Shaw, while Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele will anchor a strong starting rotation. However, the Cubs…
Chicago Cubs’ Rough Start to 2025 Season The Chicago Cubs head into their home opener with an 0-2 record after being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. Facing one of baseball’s most dominant pitching staffs, the Cubs struggled offensively, offering little clarity on their potential this season. Their early schedule is…
If the Chicago Cubs hope to compete for their first full-season division title since 2017, it won’t just be because of high-profile acquisitions like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly. Success will also depend on significant improvements from returning players, including rookie infielder Matt Shaw, catcher Miguel Amaya, and, perhaps most critically, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.…
On the same day the St. Louis Cardinals made their first free-agent signing of the offseason, the Chicago Cubs are reportedly in talks with one of their former starting pitchers. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Cubs are negotiating a one-year deal with free-agent pitcher Lance Lynn, who previously pitched for the Cardinals.…