Yu Darvish faced a relentless Chicago Cubs offense, resulting in the shortest start of his 13-year career. The San Diego Padres pulled him from the mound in the second inning after he loaded the bases with no outs, marking a rare and surprising early exit for the veteran pitcher.
Jameson Taillon retired 12 of 14 batters on Thursday, paving the way for the Chicago Cubs’ series-clinching victory over the San Diego Padres. His “kitchen-sink approach” proved decisive, granting the Cubs complete control on the mound.
Dansby Swanson anchored the Chicago Cubs’ defense in the NL Wild Card Series by making one spectacular play after another. Grounders, popups, and soft line drives were all handled with precision, showcasing his range and setting a confident tone for the rest of the team.
Chicago Cubs Manager Craig Counsell challenges conventional baseball wisdom with his trademark stump speech to “forget everything you’ve known about baseball.” In a crucial wild-card series against the Padres, the Cubs’ core veterans, or “OGs,” stepped up, sealing a victory and energizing the city.
Cade Horton, the Chicago Cubs’ premier starter, has been sidelined by a rib fracture and placed on the 15-day injured list. This setback keeps him out of the wild-card series and hands the Cubs a critical challenge right when every pitch counts.
The Chicago Cubs anticipate the return of Kyle Tucker to their lineup on Friday afternoon, just in time for the final regular-season series against the St. Louis Cardinals. With the season winding down, the team hopes Tucker’s comeback can provide a key lift in their last days before the postseason.
Rookie outfielder Owen Caissie collided with the outfield wall during a 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, landing him on the injured list just as the Chicago Cubs look to stay competitive. His absence adds another challenge to the team’s roster as they push through the remaining games of the season.
Anthony Rizzo, 36, officially ended his notable 14-year run in Major League Baseball by returning to Wrigley Field, where he once shined as a Chicago Cub. During the team’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays, Rizzo confirmed his retirement, a decision partly prompted by injuries he sustained after last year’s World Series appearance with the Yankees.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie has entered MLB’s concussion protocol after colliding with a wall on Saturday. The team now faces the prospect of managing without him for an uncertain stretch as he recovers.
A lingering left calf injury has landed Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list, just one day after manager Craig Counsell expressed hope for a quicker recovery. Now the Cubs must adjust their lineup as Tucker focuses on healing.
