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By: Jordan Bastian
DENVER – Once the baseball cleared the wall down the left-field line at Coors Field, Seiya Suzuki punched the air and let out a shout as he began his trip around the bases on Thursday afternoon. It was the kind of display the Cubs have been lacking and surely brought
By: Jordan Bastian
SAN FRANCISCO – Javier Assad has built a reputation as a pitcher who will take on whatever role the Cubs have to offer. He has had to fight for a spot in the rotation or accept a role in the bullpen, while being ready to step in at a moment’s
By: Jordan Bastian
SASAN FRANCISCO -- In the midst of an impressive all-around showing on Saturday night at Oracle Park, Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki was forced to exit with a right knee injury.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Stretching a brief hot streak into the weekend -- a run of wins that felt more like the baseball displayed early in the season -- was important for the Cubs. There was no guarantee it was going to keep going with Giants ace Logan Webb on the
By: Jordan Bastian
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By: Jordan Bastian
Seiya Suzuki was back in the Cubs' starting lineup for Monday night's opener against the Rockies at Wrigley Field, batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter after missing part of Saturday's game and all of Sunday's with a tweaked right knee.
By: Jordan Bastian
CHICAGO -- Edward Cabrera wore a look of frustration as he headed off the mound following a chat with manager Craig Counsell and head athletic trainer Nick Frangella on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. The pitcher was doing what he could to keep going, but it was clear his outing
By: Jordan Bastian
CHICAGO – As Pete Crow-Armstrong rounded first base and closed in on second, the Cubs center fielder gave a quick shake of the head. Even he looked like he did not believe the ball he just sent high over the right-field line was actually a home run. After completing his
By: Jordan Bastian
CHICAGO – As Dansby Swanson's teammates celebrated inside the third-base dugout, the Cubs shortstop kept his composure as he made his way around the bases on Wednesday night. It was a fitting response from a veteran who has tried to maintain a steady presence and approach, even as his struggles
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