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Jordan Wicks pitches 'wonderful game,' makes key adjustment as Cubs beat Astros

The Cubs also provided an update on outfielder Cody Bellinger’s midgame injury.

By Maddie Lee

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Former Cub Don Kessinger watching with pride as grandson Grae arrives with Astros at Wrigley Field

“We’re kind of living through Grae right now,” Kessinger told the Sun-Times. “I’m more excited and nervous watching him play than I was when I broke in.”

By Steve Greenberg

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Cubs' defense back to meeting expectations after rocky start to season

The Cubs are coming off a series victory in Seattle that was made possible by staunch defense.

By Maddie Lee

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Former Cubs and A's pitcher Ken Holtzman dies at 78

Holtzman played 15 seasons in the majors from 1965 to 1979, beginning and ending his career with the Cubs.

By Steve Greenberg

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Cubs put outfielder Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL with oblique strain, recall Alexander Canario

Suzuki was off to an impressive start offensively.

By Maddie Lee

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How Cubs' Christopher Morel 'saved the game' with his defense at third base Saturday against Mariners

The Cubs beat the Mariners 4-1 on Saturday to even the series.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' Michael Busch extends home-run streak to four games in 3-2 win against Mariners

Busch’s mature approach at the plate has helped him make a strong impression early in his career.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' Shota Imanaga already connecting with fan base through music, shirts and on-field performance

Imanaga made his third major-league start Saturday against the Mariners and picked up his second win.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' Jameson Taillon set to be activated off the IL for his next start

Taillon (strained back) has made two rehab starts.

By Maddie Lee

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Free passes sink Jordan Wicks' start as Cubs lose 4-2 to Mariners to open series

The Cubs’ record dropped to 3-1 on their West Coast trip.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs have fewest stolen bases in majors, but what does that mean so early in season?

Entering a three-game series Friday against the Mariners, the Cubs had only stolen two bases.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs recall reliever Keegan Thompson, option reliever Jose Cuas before series vs. Mariners

Thompson made his season debut with two perfect innings in the Cubs’ 4-2 loss Friday.

By Maddie Lee

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Why Cubs leadoff hitter Ian Happ sees vision training as baseball's next frontier

Happ’s vision training journey has intersected with several inflection points in his career.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' Kyle Hendricks embarking on 'search process' after frustrating start to the season

Hendricks allowed seven runs in five-plus innings in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday.

By Maddie Lee

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Christopher Morel's first career grand slam powers Cubs over Padres

The Cubs evened the series with a 5-1 win Tuesday.

By Maddie Lee

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Why San Diego's Petco Park holds special significance for Cubs right-hander Javier Assad

Assad’s family was in attendance for the Cubs’ series against the Padres this week.

By Maddie Lee

Mallory Swanson hugs Dansby Swanson at Wrigley Field

Red Stars

Red Stars will play match at Wrigley Field

The baseball team and the soccer team already have one connection: Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is married to Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson.

By Sun-Times staff

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Cubs blow eight-run lead in loss to Padres to open series in San Diego

The Padres scored seven of their nine runs in the sixth inning.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' offense rolling entering West Coast trip; leadership earning praise

Entering play Monday, the Cubs had scored 58 runs, good for sixth in the majors.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather diagnosed with stress fracture in his rib

Notes: Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is dealing with right elbow soreness.

By Maddie Lee

Sports Media

Marquee Sports Network hires Chicago-area native Diane Penny as general manager

Penny joins Marquee at a challenging time. Regional sports networks across the country have dealt with the effects of cord-cutting and the emergence of streaming.

By Jeff Agrest

Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron (44) breaks Babe Ruth's record for career home runs as he hits No. 715 off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., April 8, 1974.

MLB

On the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th home run, his closest friends remember his legacy

Aaron broke the most sacred record in all of sports at 9:07 p.m. ET, driving a 1-0 fastball over the outstretched glove of Bill Buckner, landing in Braves reliever Tom House’s glove in the bullpen.

By Bob Nightengale, USA Today

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Jerry Grote, 1969 Miracle Mets' catcher, dies at 81

A two-time All-Star, Grote played 16 seasons in the majors and batted .252 with 39 home runs and 404 RBI.

By Associated Press

Cubs

Weather aside, everything clicks for Cubs in 8-1 win over Dodgers

Shota Imanaga continued his strong start before rain ended his day, and the Cubs finished a 5-1 homestand.

By Brian Sandalow

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell stresses caution with pitchers early in the season

Unfortunately, one of the biggest storylines early in the 2024 season has been the rash of pitchers suffering significant elbow injuries.

By Brian Sandalow

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Cubs' series finale with Dodgers delayed by rain, will resume at 5:30 p.m.

The Cubs lead 6-0 in the fourth inning in the first matchup between Shota Imanaga and Shohei Ohtani

By Brian Sandalow

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How a change in plate approach is helping Cubs' offense

The Cubs have succeeded on offense by engineering long at-bats. They rarely chase on pitches outside of the zone (20.5%) and swing at the highest percentage of pitches in the zone (69.9%) entering Saturday’s game.

By Kyle Williams

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Cubs pitcher Jordan Wicks shows progress as offense falters in 4-1 loss

Wicks kept the Cubs in the game, but the offense couldn’t capitalize on two bases-loaded chances in Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.

By Kyle Williams

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Cubs ready to test themselves in three-game series against Dodgers

For a Cubs team trying to exceed projections, this series will show how they measure up, particularly against the Dodgers’ MVP triumvirate of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.

By Kyle Williams

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Michael Busch homers as Cubs hold off Dodgers

Busch homered against his former team in the third inning, and with the Cubs clinging to a two-run lead in the ninth and runners on second and third, he lunged to his right to make a diving catch and seal a 9-7 win.

By Kyle Williams

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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki begins season among elite group of power hitters

Suzuki mashed two home runs against the Rockies this week. One had an exit velocity of 115 mph.

By Maddie Lee

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Cubs' bullpen fills in for Justin Steele in 9-8 win over Rockies

The Cubs completed a three-game sweep in their first home series of the season.

By Maddie Lee