Mike McGraw
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Rizzo has mixed emotions about latest move to leadoff spotApr 28, 2021 1:00 pm - In an effort to shake up the Cubs offense, manager David Ross turned to one of Joe Maddon's favorite ploys - moving Anthony Rizzo to the leadoff spot. Before Wednesday's...
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Cubs backup catcher Romine expected to be out several weeksApr 28, 2021 1:00 pm - The Cubs started the regular season without backup catcher Austin Romine with a knee injury and now it looks like he'll be on the shelf even longer with a wrist issue. T...
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Chicago Cubs shut out again, drop fifth straightApr 28, 2021 1:00 pm - Based on past performance, this had the makings of dangerous pitching matchup. Roughly 10 days ago, Kyle Hendricks started at Wrigley Field when Atlanta beat the Cubs 13...
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Cubs shut down by Atlanta's Anderson, skid hits fourApr 27, 2021 6:00 pm - In the three previous games played by the Cubs and Braves, the teams combined to produce 17, 17 and 15 runs. Atlanta scored a few on Tuesday, but the Cubs were shut down...
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Cubs' Contreras gives assessment of Davies' struggles on the moundApr 27, 2021 4:00 pm - After another rough outing by pitcher Zach Davies, catcher Willson Contreras offered an assessment of what's been going on. "From what I'm seeing is he's been missing lo...
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Bryant sits out, ponders Cubs breakupApr 27, 2021 2:00 pm - Kris Bryant was not in the Cubs' starting lineup Tuesday in Atlanta due to a sore right triceps. Bryant hit a grand slam on Monday, but manager David Ross said this inju...
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Contreras backs Hoerner staying with CubsApr 27, 2021 2:00 pm - Nico Hoerner was back at the leadoff spot Tuesday in Atlanta and, before the game, catcher Willson Contreras had some advice for Cubs management. After a solid spring, H...
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Cubs send Adam to South Bend after rough outingApr 26, 2021 3:00 pm - Before Monday's game in Atlanta, the Cubs sent pitcher Jason Adam to the South Bend alternate site, called up right-hander Trevor Megill, and moved pitcher Rowan Wick to...
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Ross elevates red-hot Hoerner to Cubs' leadoff spotApr 26, 2021 3:00 pm - Nico Hoerner's numbers since rejoining the Cubs certainly screamed to move higher in the order. Manager David Ross made it a reality Monday, elevating Hoerner to the lea...
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Homers from Bryant, Contreras can't help Cubs overcome AtlantaApr 26, 2021 12:00 pm - Kris Bryant was slow to bounce back from a tough year at the plate in 2020, but he's gotten hot in recent weeks. His batting average briefly dipped above .300 this week ...