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Chicago Cubs' Mark Loretta suspended for putting on umpire's headset during review

September 25, 2019

Chicago Cubs' Mark Loretta suspended for putting on umpire's headset during review

Chicago Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta received a one-game suspension Tuesday for what was determined to be “inappropriate conduct” in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend.

Agent blasts MLB after Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant slips on wet base, suffers ankle injury

September 24, 2019

Agent blasts MLB after Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant slips on wet base, suffers ankle injury

Baseball super-agent Scott Boras blasted Major League Baseball on Monday after Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant, his client, sprained his ankle Sunday after slipping on first base trying to beat out a throw.

Baez could return if Cubs make playoffs

September 10, 2019

Baez could return if Cubs make playoffs

All-Star shortstop Javier Báez could return to the Chicago Cubs if they reach the playoffs.

Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL; Baez late scratch

September 6, 2019

Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel goes on IL; Baez late scratch

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was put on the injured list with elbow inflammation on Thursday ahead of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

September Scramble: MLB playoff spots, intriguing plots

September 3, 2019

September Scramble: MLB playoff spots, intriguing plots

All-Star ace Luis Severino heating up in the bullpen, maybe. Gavin Lux making his debut, Bruce Bochy saying farewell.

On deck: 2020 baseball gets early jump with March 26 openers

August 13, 2019

On deck: 2020 baseball gets early jump with March 26 openers

Major League Baseball will open its 2020 season March 26, its earliest start other than international games. The schedule also features a late April series in Puerto Rico between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins.

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

July 31, 2019

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.

Reptile wrangler who retrieved alligator from Chicago lagoon throws first pitch before Cubs game

July 17, 2019

Reptile wrangler who retrieved alligator from Chicago lagoon throws first pitch before Cubs game

The 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.

Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP Montgomery

July 16, 2019

Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP Montgomery

With their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate.

Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd half

July 12, 2019

Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd half

Joe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.