Even though we're not even a month into the 2024 MLB season, it's never too early to have eyes on the July 30 trade deadline. With the Chicago Cubs' closer role currently in flux, one particular outside reinforcement could help solidify the back of the bullpen.
The Houston Astros are on the road, beginning a three-game set versus the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:40 PM ET. Cubs vs. Astros Series Info Astros @ Cubs Time: Tuesday, April 23 at 7:40 PM ET Cubs Starting Pitcher: Jordan Wicks Astros Starting Pitcher: J.P.
Nico Hoerner is back to being Nico Hoerner. And that's a beautiful thing to be.
Kyle Hendricks looked a little better on Sunday, though only because he’d pitched so poorly in his first four starts. The Professor held an opponent to under five runs for the first time and racked up a season-high five strikeouts while issuing no walks for the second time.
Who will close for the team? Saturday afternoon, the Cubs were two outs away from winning the second game of their series against the Marlins when Adbert Alzolay fell behind in the count against Bryan De La Cruz before this very unfortunate pitch landed in the left field bleachers [VIDEO].
The Chicago Cubs rookies have been very good this season.
The Cubs had a rough week, though there were still some highlights. Since we last met in the “Three up, three down” space here a week ago, the Cubs are 4-3.
The Cubs were tripped up by the Marlins and so, settle for a weekend split. I know I’m having a selective memory problem, but I just feel like every year there is some disappointment involving games with the Marlins.
After Adbert Alzolay's fourth blown save on the season on Saturday, it became evident that the Chicago Cubs needed a change in the closer role. For a team determined to reach the postseason, there's a slim margin for error when it comes to finishing close games.
Just about everything has gone right for Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga in his first MLB season, and even he knew he got away with one big mistake during Saturday’s game against the Miami Marlins.
Kyle Hendricks has made some important starts in his 11-year major league career with the Chicago Cubs, but Sunday afternoon might be his biggest outing in a while.
The Cubs are just over 20 games into their season and it might be time to cut ties with a franchise great, as Kyle Hendricks has struggled to find his stuff four starts into the year.
Cody Bellinger and Alexander Canario homered and Michael Busch delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth to help the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins to earn a split of the doubleheader on Saturday night.
Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is nearing his return to the Cubs rotation after injuring his hamstring on Opening Day. Steele was placed on the injured list after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring on Opening Day.
Jameson Taillon worked five strong innings in his season debut as the host Chicago Cubs picked up an 8-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday afternoon in the opener of a four-game series.
As the 11-7 Chicago Cubs prepare to host the 4-15 Miami Marlins at Wrigley for a four-game series. The Cubs have decisions concerning their pitching staff in the next 14 days.
The 11-7 Chicago Cubs were rained out tonight to start the four-game series with the Miami Marlins. They will play a doubleheader on Saturday to make up for it.
Few players have had a more difficult start to 2024 than Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs righty has been rocked for 24 runs over his first 17 innings and has surrendered an MLB-high seven home runs.
As hot as we've been in strikeout props this week, we've been just as cold in home run props. We need a winner to turn this streak around, so let's find one with our three favorite HR props for Thursday night's MLB slate. Marlins vs.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery made the decision to part with agent Scott Boras after not getting the contract he desired this offseason, and despite Cody Bellinger signing a similar deal with the Chicago Cubs and receiving pitches to sign with another agent, the outfielder affirmed his commitment to Boras as his agent.
Craig Counsell, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, emphasized during spring training that the roster at the start of the 2024 season would evolve significantly by its end.
The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.
Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?
The Chicago Cubs had a lot of needs to fill during the offseason. One of those needs was first base, and they filled it by trading for Michael Busch. It seems they have made the right move as Michael Busch is beginning to look like an early favorite for Rookie of the Year.
The Cubs announced that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher.
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