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Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner, right, celebrates after scoring on Ian Happ's two-run single during the fourth inning.

Nico Hoerner and Willson Contreras rally the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Reds

September 11, 2020 at 1:06 a.m.

Leave it to rookie Nico Hoerner to pull the Chicago Cubs out of one of their darkest offensive stretches of their home season. Hoerner rallied the Cubs from a three-run...

Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, speaks at his season-ending press conference Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at Wrigley Field.

Theo Epstein thinks every Cubs player is capable of a strong finish — including his struggling sluggers

September 11, 2020 at 6:33 a.m.

It's time for the Chicago Cubs sluggers to step up and return to their productive norms. That's the assessment of team President Theo Epstein, who remained hopeful that the likes...

Cubs manager David Ross stands in the dugout on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Wrigley Field.

Despite ‘chirping’ allegations, Cubs manager David Ross believes Wednesday’s game was business as usual for his vocal dugout

September 10, 2020 at 5:52 p.m.

At least since the days when Leo Durocher managed the Chicago Cubs in the late 1960's, chirping from the dugout has been a staple in baseball. And with no fans...

Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers during the first inning.

Reds’ Trevor Bauer silences the Cubs bats — and dugout — to win the duel with Yu Darvish 3-0

September 9, 2020 at 11:37 p.m.

Yu Darvish has made few mistakes this season. But Darvish had no margin for error Wednesday night against Cincinnati Reds ace Trevor Bauer, who haunted the Chicago Cubs with his...

Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward removes his gloves after striking out during the second inning against the Reds on Sept. 9, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

Jason Heyward, back with the Cubs after a COVID-19 scare, says his shortness of breath was concerning: ‘I started to panic a little bit’

September 9, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Before Jason Heyward was honored Wednesday as a nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, the Chicago Cubs right fielder wondered if he even would get a chance to return to...

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop delivers against the Braves on June 27, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs Q&A: When might reliever Pedro Strop join the team? And what are their chances of advancing in the playoffs?

September 9, 2020 at 2:06 p.m.

The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about the potential return of Pedro Strop, the Cubs' chances of advancing in the playoffs and why batters don't exploit defensive shifts more....

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills delivers during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.

Alec Mills pitches ‘a beautiful game’ with 6 shutout innings as the Cubs beat the Reds 3-0 and extend their division lead to 3 games

September 8, 2020 at 11:25 p.m.

The 20 mph wind Tuesday night at Wrigley Field resembled the chill of an early April game with little at stake. But Alec Mills provided comfort to a Chicago Cubs...

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Jose Martinez waves to the Pittsburgh Pirates dugout while on deck Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

Cubs roster continues to rotate: Recently acquired Jose Martinez is sent down to make room for Billy Hamilton, while Jason Heyward remains out

September 8, 2020 at 7:10 p.m.

The trade deadline passed more than a week ago, but the Chicago Cubs have not let up in their quest to maximize their options for the 28-player active roster. Nine...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez advances to second base on a bunt single against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on July 31, 2020.

Cubs’ Javier Baez is honored to wear No. 21 Wednesday on Roberto Clemente Day

September 8, 2020 at 5:24 p.m.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is proud of his Puerto Rican heritage, and Wednesday night he'll be even prouder to wear jersey No. 21 in memory of the island's greatest...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

4 takeaways from the Cubs-Cardinals series, including Javier Baez’s frustration at the lack of in-game video access and the urgency for Jon Lester to find his form

September 8, 2020 at 8:56 a.m.

Here are four takeaways from the five-game series at Wrigley Field in which the Chicago Cubs went 2-3 against the St. Louis Cardinals. 1. The lack of video access annoys...

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