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Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws during a team scrimmage at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2020.

Kyle Hendricks named the Chicago Cubs starter for opening day: ‘He’s earned it’

July 16, 2020 at 6:40 p.m.

Kyle Hendricks' determination to prove himself garnered him the distinction of earning the Chicago Cubs' opening-day assignment July 24 against the Milwaukee Brewers. "He's earned it," general manager Jed Hoyer...

Kyle Schwarber takes batting practice during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2020.

How Kyle Schwarber’s DH approach with the Chicago Cubs mirrors that of Hall of Famer Jim Thome

July 16, 2020 at 9:58 a.m.

Kyle Schwarber's small but productive sample size as a designated hitter is encouraging for the Chicago Cubs with the National League adopting the DH for the 60-game season. Hall of...

Cubs manager David Ross talks to players Kyle Schwarber and Ian Happ at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2020.

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Anthony Rizzo expecting more opt-outs and David Ross staying mum on the opening-day starter

July 15, 2020 at 5:11 p.m.

Here are four takeaways from Chicago Cubs summer training camp Wednesday. 1. Anthony Rizzo believes more players will opt out of the 2020 season. The Cubs held six players out...

Chicago Cubs infielder Anthony Rizzo, left, talks with manager David Ross during a workout at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Clock ticks on Anthony Rizzo’s return to the Chicago Cubs from a ‘frustrating’ back injury

July 15, 2020 at 4:38 p.m.

Time is running out for Anthony Rizzo to be ready for the Chicago Cubs season opener July 24 against the National League Central rival Brewers. "It's frustrating," Rizzo said Wednesday...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws during a team scrimmage at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Kyle Hendricks makes a strong case to start opening day for the Chicago Cubs, allowing 1 hit in 6? innings of an intrasquad game

July 14, 2020 at 9:04 p.m.

Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks are lined up to pitch the Chicago Cubs' July 24 opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. Darvish might seem the prohibitive favorite, based on his 2.76...

Anthony Rizzo laughs at the plate with catcher Victor Caratini during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2020.

5 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Anthony Rizzo undergoing back tests and David Ross — and his dog — getting a view from the rooftops

July 15, 2020 at 10:06 a.m.

Here are five takeaways from Chicago Cubs summer training camp Tuesday at Wrigley Field. 1. Anthony Rizzo to undergo tests on his lower back. Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has...

Cubs players work out on July 6, 2020, at Wrigley Field.

The best new rule is . If a World Series winner is actually crowned in October, I’ll be . Our MLB writers answer 6 key questions for the shortened season.

July 14, 2020 at 3:00 a.m.

It's almost four months later than originally planned, but Major League Baseball is set to open its 2020 season July 23 after a nearly three-month shutdown due to the COVID-19...

Cubs manager David Ross adjusts his face covering during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2020.

COVID-19 tests turn out negative for David Ross and 4 Chicago Cubs players who sat out Monday’s workout ‘out of an abundance of caution’

July 13, 2020 at 6:25 p.m.

The absence of Chicago Cubs manager David Ross' voice during Monday's workout at Wrigley Field caught the attention of catcher Willson Contreras. "It was a little weird without David here...

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras takes batting practice during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 8, 2020.

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Willson Contreras’ support of Victor Caratini and his appreciation for White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal

July 13, 2020 at 5:40 p.m.

Here are four takeaways from Chicago Cubs summer training camp Monday at Wrigley Field. 1. Willson Contreras isn't upset about backup Victor Caratini catching Yu Darvish. In his first full...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish throws during a scrimmage at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Yu Darvish hasn’t closed the door on opting out of this Chicago Cubs season — particularly because of the COVID-19 testing delays in MLB

July 13, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish still has trepidation about playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, something he expressed shortly after pitching the last game of spring training four months ago. And...

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