6 days agoReptile wrangler who retrieved alligator from Chicago lagoon throws first pitch before Cubs gameThe reptile wrangler who retrieved a roughly 5-foot alligator from the Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.
July 16Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP MontgomeryWith their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate.
July 12Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd halfJoe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.
July 10MLB All-Star reacts to scoreboard mistakeThe Progressive Field scoreboard might have had the roughest night of anyone at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
July 8Two wild brouhahas flare up among fans during Cubs-White Sox gameSeveral people in the stands at Guarantee Rate Field were seen fighting during a game between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
July 5Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loses cool during game against Pittsburgh PiratesChicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon had enough with the Pittsburgh Pirates throwing inside to All-Star shortstop Javy Baez during a game Thursday and jetted out of the dugout screaming at the home plate umpire and opposing manager.
July 3Minor league baseball team's Kaepernick joke sparks backlash, prompts apologyA minor league baseball team's tweet drew the ire of fans across Twitter who took it as a jab at Colin Kaepernick amid the ongoing controversy over Nike's decision to cancel their new tennis shoe featuring a so-called "Betsy Ross" American flag.
June 24Mets manager Callaway, pitcher Vargas fined after fiery confrontation with reporterThe New York Mets fined manager Mickey Callaway and pitcher Jason Vargas an undisclosed amount Monday, one day after the pair cursed out a newspaper reporter following a loss to the Chicago Cubs.
June 23Mets manager Callaway, pitcher Vargas confront reporter after loss to CubsNew York Mets manager Mickey Callaway and starting pitcher Jason Vargas cursed out a newspaper reporter in the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field.
June 17Chicago Cubs' Theo Epstein optimistic Ben Zobrist will return amid divorceThe Chicago Cubs haven’t been sure whether Ben Zobrist would return this season, but president of baseball operations Theo Epstein was optimistic Thursday about the possibility of his return.
