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A man in the Wrigley Field scoreboard in center field watches the game.

4 takeaways from the Cubs-Pirates series, including Kyle Schwarber becoming a fixture in left field and more certainty in the bullpen

August 3, 2020 at 7:32 a.m.

Here are four takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. 1. The new extra-inning rules present varied strategies. Kyle Schwarber expressed an accurate...

Cubs sweep Pirates, but Kris Bryant’s absence and doubts about the upcoming Cardinals series keep COVID-19 at the forefront

August 2, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs kept their emotions in check Sunday after Javier Baez's game-winning single in the 11th inning of a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep....

Cubs bullpen finally comes through with 5 scoreless innings: ‘You could tell our rested guys were a lot sharper’

August 2, 2020 at 7:42 p.m.

On the same day the Chicago Cubs made their second bullpen move in four days, they finally saw a semblance of dependability during the final five innings of their 2-1,...

Cubs reliever Duane Underwood Jr. delivers during a game against the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

The struggling Cubs bullpen must right the ship — and fast: ‘We’re going to need to find roles for these guys,’ manager David Ross says

July 31, 2020 at 12:26 p.m.

The leash on the Chicago Cubs bullpen tightened Thursday and gradually will become shorter out of necessity — and to the relief of restless fans. The next seven games will...

Rain falls during a delay before the scheduled Cubs-Reds game Thursday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. The game was postponed.

5 takeaways from the Cubs-Reds series, including a botched rain delay and no issues — so far — with COVID-19 safety protocols

July 31, 2020 at 2:30 a.m.

Five takeaways from the Chicago Cubs-Cincinnati Reds series at Great American Ball Park: 1. Thursday's rainout should have been postponed sooner. With COVID-19 wreaking havoc across Major League Baseball, health...

Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish warms up before his scheduled start against the Reds on Thursday at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. The game was postponed because of rain.

Cubs-Reds game postponed because of rain — and the delay doesn’t sit well with Anthony Rizzo

July 30, 2020 at 9:35 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' series finale Thursday night against the Cincinnati Reds was postponed because of rain after a 55-minute delay. No makeup date was announced. The Cubs return to Cincinnati...

Nico Hoerner, left, high-fives Kris Bryant after the Cubs turned a triple play during the seventh inning against the Reds on Wednesday in Cincinnati.

Nico Hoerner is staying safe in the Cubs’ bubble — and productive in the lineup: ‘If there’s anything to learn from 2020, predicting isn’t really worth much’

July 30, 2020 at 9:55 p.m.

Nico Hoerner had no intention of sightseeing during his first trip to Cincinnati as a member of the Chicago Cubs. "I literally haven't left the hotel once," Hoerner said Thursday...

Cubs starter Alec Mills delivers to the plate in the first inning.

Without fans in the stands, the Cubs have supplied their own energy. ‘It honestly kind of brings me back to college,’ Kris Bryant said.

July 30, 2020 at 6:01 p.m.

The rhythmic clapping from the visitors' dugout echoes throughout the virtually empty ballpark, with the acknowledgement of giddy teammates sitting as far as 370 feet away. This is as good...

Shogo Akiyama of the Reds scores ahead of the throw to Cubs catcher Victor Caratini after a two-run single by Eugenio Suarez in the fifth inning.

Kris Bryant returns and starts the Cubs’ 1st triple play in 23 years, but bullpen struggles continue in a 12-7 loss to the Reds

July 29, 2020 at 11:14 p.m.

Kris Bryant's left elbow felt well enough Wednesday for the All-Star third baseman to hit a two-run double and make a diving catch that started a triple play. But those...

Cubs right fielder Steven Souza Jr. gestures from second base during a spring training game against the Mariners on Feb. 24, 2020, in Peoria, Ariz.

After fighting through major injuries — and waiting out the COVID-19 shutdown — Steven Souza Jr. has settled in with the Cubs

July 29, 2020 at 6:27 p.m.

Steven Souza Jr. went nearly 22 months between major-league hits, so he knows how precious every at-bat is. His baseball journey takes on a greater meaning with COVID-19 threatening the...

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