#chicago-cubs

#chicago-cubs

So break out the brooms, and let's sweep the Reds back to Cincinnati, or wherever they're headed next. The Cubs are FINALLY the team that gives everybody else fits, and these days, there ain't no party like a Wrigley Field party. That's eight straight wins, 18 of 21, and 14 straight at the Friendly Confines. They've also pushed the Reds into last place. I can't wait to see Monday morning's power rankings.

Kyle Hendricks has been hired by the Detroit Tigers as a special assistant, focusing on pitching development. This move surprised many who expected him to join the Cubs.

Infielder Scott Kingery, who'd been designated for assignment, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. He currently shows on the active I-Cubs roster.

Tonight, in the top of the fifth inning against the Braves, Javier Báez hit a groundball to short and started off for first base. When he got close, for some reason, he slid into the bag. But his slide was WAY too late, so his leg got jammed up on the base.

Phil Maton was placed on the injured list on April 8 with right knee tendinitis. Before his stint on the IL, the righty appeared in five games with the Cubs and pitched to a 13.50 ERA (6 ER/4.0 IP) with five strikeouts and four walks.

The Chicago Cubs won their 8th straight last night ... a game that concluded with an overturned call using the Automated Balls and Strikes system.

Colin Rea shut down the Phillies Monday night, allowing just 1 run in 6.2 innings to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win. It was only the second start of the season for Rea, who worked behind an opener in Philadelphia his last time out and has also served in a long relief role.

Kelly was at it again last night, taking a two strike pitch WAY out to center field to turn what had become an uncomfortably close game into more of a blowout.

The Cubs project Giolito, 31, as more of a back-of-the-rotation starter, and the fact that he missed all of spring training and at least part of April might further temper expectations.

Jefferson Rojas has his 2nd HR of 2026! He is 6-for-16 with 3 XHB and 6 RBI to begin his season.

The Dugout is the largest and most elaborate study in oil that Rockwell made for one of his most recognisable Saturday Evening Post covers. The image is partly credited with popularising the team's reputation as the 'lovable losers.'