Mike McGraw
-
Punt, pitch and kick: Wheaton native Bachar took the long way to the majors, but it’s working outMay 10, 2025 8:23 pm - Wheaton North grad Lake Bachar went to college to be a kicker on the football team. But he gave baseball one more chance and now throws for the Miami Marlins.
-
Help from above? White Sox win one for most famous fanMay 09, 2025 10:22 pm - While the White Sox played up their status as the favorite team of Pope Leo XIV, they took care of the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday at Rate Field.
-
Report: Top pitching prospect Cade Horton set to join Cubs this weekendMay 08, 2025 3:09 pm - According to a report by the Des Moines Register, Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton is set to join the team this weekend in New York.
-
Do Cubs need more help? Wind keeps offense quiet in loss to San FranciscoMay 07, 2025 5:47 pm - Do the Cubs have enough to make a serious playoff run? Well, trades generally don’t happen until later in the season, so the options are limited as they dropped a home series to San Francisco.
-
Cubs pitching coach believes Pressly needs more workMay 07, 2025 3:58 pm - Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly remained a topic of conversation Wednesday after giving up 9 runs to the Giants in the 11th inning of Tuesday night’s loss.
-
Cubs rally goes to waste as Giants unload in 11th inningMay 06, 2025 10:19 pm - The Cubs rallied with 2 runs in the ninth inning to tie it up, but the San Francisco Giants teed off against reliever Ryan Pressly in the 11th inning and won 14-5 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
-
Cubs want credit for forcing Giants errors in 9-2 victoryMay 05, 2025 10:22 pm - Ian Happ and Carson Kelly hit home runs, while the Cubs collected 5 unearned runs off 4 San Francisco errors in a 9-2 victory on Monday at Wrigley Field.
-
With Imanaga on IL, will Horton make debut? Cubs aren’t sayingMay 05, 2025 8:39 pm - Pitcher Shota Imanaga went on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain. This seems like the perfect time for the Cubs to debut top pitching prospect Cade Horton.
-
Cubs solve Skenes, belt 4 home runs in win over PiratesMay 01, 2025 5:36 pm - Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes had given up just 1 home run all season. But the Cubs connected for 3 in the fifth inning Thursday as they beat Skenes and the Pirates 8-3.
-
Baseball’s work-life balance? Counsell, Shelton try to find time for familyMay 01, 2025 3:59 pm - Pirates manager Derek Shelton, a Warren Township High School grad, skipped Thursday’s game against the Cubs to attend his son’s college graduation. Craig Counsell can relate but has trouble finding time for family.