Meghan Montemurro – Page 12

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) and second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrate after Swanson caught the final out of the game to defeat the Cardinals on July 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

‘They make it look so easy’: Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner impress as elite double-play duo for Chicago Cubs

July 10, 2026 at 2:42 p.m.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner are quickly becoming the defining double-play pairing for this generation of Chicago Cubs fans.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during the first round of the draft on July, 13, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs could change their recent draft trend — while White Sox zero in on No. 1 pick

July 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Cubs could focus on bolstering their pitching in the farm system in the MLB draft this weekend. The White Sox, meanwhile, are targeting three players with the No. 1...

Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Orioles in the sixth inning Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Baltimore. (Gail Burton/AP)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series win, including Seiya Suzuki snapping his slump and starters delivering

July 9, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs prepare to close out the first half with three games in Cincinnati, here are three takeaways from their series victory at Camden Yards.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Orioles in the third inning Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Baltimore. (Terrance Williams/AP)

Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes MLB’s 1st 20-20 player this season, hitting pair of HRs in Chicago Cubs’ 9-7 win

July 8, 2026 at 9:58 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player with at least 20 home runs and 20 steals in MLB this season when he went deep Wednesday in a 9-7...

Pitcher Justin Steele poses for a portrait during photo day at spring training at Sloan Park on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2026, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Return to starting in 2026 ‘not realistic’ for Chicago Cubs’ Justin Steele as he continues injury recovery

July 8, 2026 at 6:32 p.m.

Chicago Cubs' Justin Steele is scheduled to start throwing off a mound the first week of August. He could return this season, but likely not as a starter.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon throws in the first inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Starter Jameson Taillon on track to rejoin the Chicago Cubs after the All-Star break at the latest

July 7, 2026 at 6:54 p.m.

Jameson Taillon will likely make one more rehab start before coming off the injured list. But if the Chicago Cubs need a starter before the All-Star break, "then he would...

Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd delivers against the Orioles in the first inning Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Matthew Boyd — after 6 shutout innings in 5-2 win — shows he could be key to Chicago Cubs’ 2nd-half success

July 7, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

The version the Chicago Cubs got of lefty Matthew Boyd in Tuesday's win could make him an X-factor in the second half.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Rockies on June 16, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong named an All-Star for the 2nd consecutive season: ‘It really means a lot’

July 5, 2026 at 12:38 a.m.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named to the National League All-Star team Saturday as a reserve, earning the honor to play in the Midsummer Classic in back-to-back seasons.

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery hits a home run against the Tigers on May 31, 2026, at Rate Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago baseball report: Colson Montgomery a White Sox power source — and Cubs’ Kevin Alcántara back in bigs

July 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery is nearing the one-year anniversary of his big-league debut. The 2021 first-round pick has emerged as a power source.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson reacts after hitting a grand slam home run in the eighth inning against the Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ series sweep, including Dansby Swanson’s hot streak and pitchers stepping up

July 1, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs' 23 runs Wednesday were their most in a game in 31 years, while their eight home runs tied the franchise record.

All Stories