Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

1st NL Central
 | 34-26
  • Batting Avg
    .220 AVG
  • Runs
    265 R
  • Earned Runs Avg
    3.99 ERA
  • WHIP
    1.22 WHIP
  • Paul Sullivan: The Chicago Bears are the latest team labeled as 'winning ugly.' But should we care how a team wins as long as it wins?
    Chicago Tribune

    Paul Sullivan: The Chicago Bears are the latest team labeled as 'winning ugly.' But should we care how a team wins as long as it wins?

    Nick Foles cut to the chase last week when asked about the Chicago Bears' allegedly ugly win over the Carolina Panthers. "I would first say, 'Would you rather lose pretty or win ugly?' " Foles replied. "We'd rather win ugly. That is the common thing, so it tells you a lot about our team. "Is this who we are offensively? We want to improve. We want to get better. We want to have rhythm. But ...

  • There are some Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks trade proposals floating around on Twitter
    Bleed Cubbie Blue

    There are some Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks trade proposals floating around on Twitter

    Trade option 1 Kyle Hendricks is signed through 2024, and is an understandable fan favorite. Jason Adam was a free-agent signing in January, and won't even be arbitration-eligible until 2022. Clint Frazier has struggled to reach the expectations tossed on him as a prep first round outfield selection.

  • Ross was natural fit as Cubs manager
    Daily Herald

    Ross was natural fit as Cubs manager

    From start to finish, players praised Ross for his energy and communication. The guys who played with Ross in 2015 and '16 sounded glad to have him back in their lives. "It's been unbelievable to play for him and the trust he has in all of us to take care of our business," pitcher Kyle Hendricks said late in the season.