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.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was removed from the game with left hamstring soreness.
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will make his start Sunday, but the team is concerned about his struggles.
I love having these two guys up the middle of the Cubs infield.
Justin Steele's rehab assignment could begin soon!
Here's a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the opener against Miami at Wrigley Field in Chicago,
Is this Kyle Hendricks last chance before a change is made?
Right-hander Jameson Taillon will finally make his season debut on Friday when the host Chicago Cubs open a four-game set with the Miami Marlins. Taillon was originally supposed to pitch on Thursday, but with storms set to roll in, Chicago's game against Miami was postponed.
The Smokies snap their losing streak. The Smokies lose, but Kevin Alcántara breaks out with four hits. Right-handers Julio Teheran and Chris Kachmar have joined the Iowa Cubs.
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.
The Chicago Cubs' home game against the Miami Marlins on Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather. The clubs were scheduled to start a four-game series.
As Thursday's game was postponed, the Chicago Cubs got right to work in clearing 26-man roster spots for the returns of regulars Jameson Taillon and Patrick Wisdom. Miles Mastrobuoni was assigned to Triple-A Iowa in an expected move, but the other shoe to drop was rather surprising.
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.
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The Cubs are 10-7 on the season and are trying to take the rubber game today from the Diamondbacks after losing in extra Innings last evening. They will start a new series with the Miami Marlins tomorrow at Wrigley.
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.
When it comes to MLB’s worst seasons, the more historic the team, the more difficult it is to pinpoint just which of their seasons was truly the worst.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Suzuki is dealing with a right oblique strain, an injury he’s dealt with in the past.
With so many members of the 2024 Chicago Cubs on the shelf, it has been hard to keep track. One name that may have been forgotten is third baseman Patrick Wisdom.
It’s been an exciting April thus far on the North Side of Chicago. The beloved Chicago Cubs are 10-6 after a stirring win in Phoenix on Monday, exciting new contributors are popping up all over the roster, and under new manager Craig Counsell, the vibes seem to be pretty superb.
The Chicago Cubs have surged to a 10-6 record in the fiercely contested National League Central division as the 2024 season kicks off. Their showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night set the stage for a gripping 3-2 victory in 11 innings, thanks largely to Michael Busch’s clutch home run.
The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher.
The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, but one would be hard-pressed to find a hotter hitter in the league right now than Cubs rookie first baseman Michael Busch.
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