Mike McGraw
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Cubs finish home stretch with win and get promising news on TuckerJun 01, 2025 6:55 pm - With Sunday’s 7-3 victory over Cincinnati, the Cubs moved to 15 games over .500 and got some positive injury news on one of their best hitters.
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As a good bad-ball hitter, Crow-Armstrong not focused on drawing walksJun 01, 2025 6:28 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong drew 2 walks in the same game for the first time in his MLB career on Saturday. The Cubs outfielder decided in the minors not to make walks a focus at the plate.
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A clean start: Outsourced first inning proves to be perfect plan for Cubs pitcher BrownMay 31, 2025 7:08 pm - The Cubs used Drew Pomeranz as an opener in the first inning, then Ben Brown cruised to his best outing of the year. Four Cubs pitchers combined for a 1-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over the Reds.
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New Cubs closer Palencia gives assist to AlzolayMay 31, 2025 5:57 pm - Daniel Palencia converted his fifth straight save Saturday, taking over the team lead. The hard-throwing right-hander says ex-Cub Adbert Alzolay helped him build confidence on the mound.
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Cubs comeback attempt starts too late in loss to RedsMay 30, 2025 5:19 pm - The Cubs managed two huge comebacks in Cincinnati last weekend, but after falling into a 6-0 hole, a late flurry of extra-base hits couldn’t prevent a loss Friday at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs seeking remedy for young pitcher Ben Brown’s slow startsMay 30, 2025 4:47 pm - The Cubs will consider using an opener to work the first inning ahead of Ben Brown on Saturday against the Reds. Brown has had rough starts in his last two outings.
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Worth crowing about: Crow-Armstrong brings a swagger Cubs sorely lackedMay 19, 2025 8:40 pm - After a stellar weekend against the White Sox, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong talked about his passion for helping the team win.
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Crow-Armstrong gets party started, Cubs complete sweep of White SoxMay 18, 2025 7:13 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong finished an impressive weekend by hitting a leadoff triple, an aggressive double and pushing the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the White Sox at Wrigley Field.
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Shaw likely to rejoin Cubs in MiamiMay 18, 2025 5:44 pm - Several signs point to third baseman Matt Shaw being called up to join the Cubs on Monday in Miami. Shaw just hit 4 home runs in two days at Triple-A Iowa.
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White Sox’s best solution for bullpen may be in Double-AMay 18, 2025 5:33 pm - The White Sox decided to try hard-throwing right-hander Grant Taylor as a short-inning reliever at Double-A Birmingham. Could that role result in a major-league promotion?