The Chicago Cubs and their diehard fans enjoyed a celebration befitting the long-awaited end of the team's 108-year championship drought early Thursday morning as the team completed a memorable World Series comeback by defeating the Cleveland Indians on the road in Game 7.
Michael Martinez made the final out as his slow chopper to third was picked off the slick grass by Kris Bryant and fired across the diamond to Anthony Rizzo, who slyly slipped the ball into his back pocket as the celebration erupted in both Cleveland and Chicago.
It's a moment many Cubs fans have waited decades to witness. They ...
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks left Saturday's National League Division Series game against the San Francisco Giants after taking a line drive off his arm.
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Latest Details on Hendricks' Injury
Saturday, Oct. 8
X-rays on Hendricks' arm were negative, per Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune.
Rick Morrissey of the Chicago Sun-Times reported the pitcher has a bruised arm.
Hendricks Tried to Stay in Game
Saturday, Oct. 8
Per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, Cubs manager Joe Maddon removed Hendricks after the right-hander tried to talk his manager into leaving him in.
Former Cubs outfielder Angel Pagan hit the liner off an 80 mph ...
Newly acquired closer Aroldis Chapman lived up to the hype in his first appearance with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. He struck out two Chicago White Sox players in a scoreless inning as part of an 8-1 victory over the team's crosstown rival.
Afterward, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reported the flame-throwing left-hander initially told the Cubs' public relations staff he wasn't going to speak with the media. He eventually decided to provide brief comments with catcher Miguel Montero, who served as his Spanish translator.
"The adrenaline was pretty good even though it wasn't a save situation," Chapman said. "It was fun ...
The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement Tuesday with veteran relief pitcher Joe Nathan on a major league contract for the rest of the 2016 season.
The Cubs officially announced the signing and confirmed Nathan would be placed on the 60-day disabled list as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery performed in April 2015. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported the deal includes a team option for 2017 that can turn into a mutual option based on performance. Heyman added Nathan can make up to $2.4 million in incentives this season and up to $4.6 million next season.
It's a ...
Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta gave up an earned run in the fifth inning of his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, which ended his scoreless streak inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field at 52.2 innings.
The Cubs passed along word of the remarkable run on their official Twitter feed and noted Elias Sports Bureau research showed it was the second-longest home scoreless-innings streak in MLB history.
Milwaukee ended the streak with what started as a routine inning. Yadiel Rivera struck out, and Hernan Perez grounded out to begin the fifth after four scoreless frames from Arrieta. But then ...
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein confirmed he's in discussions with the organization on a contract extension and expects a deal "sometime soon."
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Epstein, Cubs Discuss Recent Extension Talks
Tuesday, April 5
Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reported Epstein, whose current contract is set to finish at the end of the 2016 season, and Cubs owner Tom Ricketts both expect a new agreement in the near future. The architect of one of the league's most talented rosters said it hasn't been a top priority.
"We had good, productive conversations," Epstein said. "Neither one of us had a ton of time to ...
Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs was announced as the 2015 National League Rookie of the Year on Monday as chosen by the Baseball Writers' Association of America:
ESPN Stats & Info noted Bryant is the sixth Cubs player to win the award.
The Baseball Writers' Association of America passed along the final voting tallies:
Bryant was the favorite to take home this honor since the moment he stepped into the Cubs lineup in the middle of April. The third baseman certainly didn't disappoint as he smashed 26 homers, drove in 99 runs and posted a .369 on-base percentage in 151 games.
His strong play ...
The Chicago Cubs are going to pay for the funeral of legendary infielder Ernie Banks after the company that handled the services filed a claim that it hadn't been paid amid a legal battle over the Hall of Famer's estate.
A report from the Associated Press (via the Chicago Tribune) states the $35,000 cost will be covered by the Cubs after they found out about the situation through the media. Team spokesman Julian Green said it will be handled early next week.
"We learned of the story through the news media, saw that the funeral home had filed a claim," Green said. ...
While Alfonso Soriano is no longer the dynamic 40-40 threat he was during his prime, the Chicago Cubs outfielder can still be an asset in the season's second half. A recent hot streak has given potential suitors an idea of what he can bring to the table.
The 37-year-old streaky slugger is hitting .289 with six home runs and two stolen bases in July. His 1.106 OPS isn't sustainable, especially when you consider it was below .700 in April and June, but it illustrates the stretches he goes through where he can carry a lineup.
His low on-base percentage (.288) is a ...
Renovations to Wrigley Field will help bring the iconic ballpark into the 21st century. The ongoing discussion about the upgrades is overshadowing the more important factor, which is getting the Chicago Cubs back in contention for a World Series title. Wrigley Field is one year away from celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Cubs' drought without a World Series extends six years beyond that, putting the team's long-term struggles into perspective. Finding a way to end the skid should remain the club's top priority.The agreement between the Cubs and the city of Chicago on plans for $500 million of renovations, as ...
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