Today as Chicagoans look at the mounds of snow that are everywhere, that first harbinger of spring – pitchers and catchers – appears in Arizona. The Cubs have been tying up their loose ends with some signings being announced or confirmed this morning – reliever Brandon Workman has been signed to a major league contract, […]
Last night, the Cubs and Reds got off to a late start due to a rain delay, then proceeded to play in said rain anyway. As this was the last meeting between the two teams, they really had no choice to get it in. Adbert Alzolay started for the Cubs, looking for better defensive support […]
Tonight the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians had one of those “The game starts at quitting time so I will remember to sign off at 5” starts to conclude their two-game series at Progressive Field. It featured Kyle Hendricks against Carlos Carrasco, who was injured and did not pitch in the 2016 postseason – which […]
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates met this afternoon at Wrigley Field for the finale that has seen the Cubs survive bullpen meltdowns to win the first two games. How would today’s game go? The Cubs rode solid pitching, both from Jon Lester and the much (and rightfully so) maligned bullpen to a 2-1 win […]
The Chicago Cubs went into Cincinnati to face the Reds with the knowledge that the Reds have had players miss games over the weekend due to being COVID-19 symptomatic, as well as the debacle that is the Miami Marlins’ 14 positive tests, to begin a four game series. Was it wise to play tonight? Probably […]