Cubs thinking playoffs, big picture after Jameson Taillon’s setback
SAN FRANCISCO — Hours before Wednesday night’s first pitch, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell walked out to Oracle…
The biggest concern for each MLB contending team down the stretch
With a little over a month left in the regular season, there are approximately 15 teams in the…
How Cubs’ Kyle Tucker was able to reset ahead of Chicago’s pivotal stretch run
SAN FRANCISCO — In making the calculated decision to bench Kyle Tucker last week, Chicago Cubs manager Craig…
MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, Royals gain some ground; who’s having an off season?
By Tim Britton, Johnny Flores Jr. and Andy McCullough Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our…
Kyle Hendricks is a reminder the Cubs will go only as far as their pitching takes them
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kyle Hendricks’ family became so intertwined with the Chicago Cubs that his parents visited Wrigley…
Cubs hope two big swings from Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kyle Tucker can change dynamics: ‘It’s about time’
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For months, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker staged their own MVP campaigns, expanding the possibilities…
Who is each MLB playoff contender’s most indispensable ‘under-the-radar’ player?
Every contending team has star players, but they also have those special players who often fly under the…
Rays reportedly calling up shortstop Carson Williams, the team’s No. 1 prospect
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly calling up their top minor-league prospect, shortstop Carson Williams. The move has…
MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Dodgers get comfortable at the top, Pirates plummet; Plus: top rookies
By Grant Brisbee, Chad Jennings and Levi Weaver Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our baseball​…
Projecting what MLB realignment might look like with expansion on the horizon
From a broadcast booth in Williamsport, Pa., MLB commissioner Rob Manfred stoked the flames of expansion talk Sunday…
Chicago Cubs-Milwaukee Brewers nightcap postponed for storms
The second game of Monday’s split doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field was…
Cubs to give struggling Kyle Tucker some days off to reset
CHICAGO — Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker is likely to get multiple days off after going 0-for-4 in…