Sahadev Sharma

Losing Suzuki for an extended period would be a big hit to an offense that had largely been carrying the team in the early going. But having already gotten off to a good start to the season (9-6), the Cubs could survive this IL stint with the hope that others step up as the team tries to build a deep and intimidating lineup. That they've been able to withstand the injuries they've already suffered is a good sign and bodes well as they look to get healthy for May and beyond.

Should fans be worried about Hoerner and Bellinger? Was there a chance for the Cubs to sign Jordan Montgomery? And more questions.

CHICAGO — After needing three months to find his rhythm last summer, Jameson Taillon didn't waste any time getting after it in his season debut Friday afternoon.

CHICAGO — Sunday's 6-3 loss meant the Cubs split a four-game series with the lowly Miami Marlins . This was certainly not the type of outcome a team

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have played enough games to begin seeing how Jed Hoyer's offseason plan is coming together — and identify challenges that Craig Counsell will face during his first year managing on the North Side.

CHICAGO — With 16 games for the Cubs over 16 days, Craig Counsell knows what he needs to do.

BOSTON — With a banged-up Chicago Cubs team missing two of its best bats heading to Boston, where Red Sox pitching has been on a roll, it felt like a rough patch could be coming.

BOSTON — Nearly every Chicago Cubs fan knew who Pete Crow-Armstrong was before he ever took an at-bat with the big-league club.

BOSTON — The Cubs lost a 5-4 heartbreaker to the Red Sox Sunday night, dropping the series at Fenway Park after winning the first of three to kick off the weekend.

By Sahadev Sharma 35m ago BOSTON — The Cubs lost a 5-4 heartbreaker to the Red Sox Sunday night, dropping the series at Fenway Park after winning the first of three to kick off the weekend.