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Rizzo's power came right back, Wisdom didn't even strike out, and much more to get into.

The last time I went on a golf trip was in September 2019, when a trip to Southern California led us to San Diego for the Cubs-Padres series … which just happened to be, by complete luck, Nico Hoerner’s debut. So imagine my surprise (and delight) when, on Saturday, I found out on the 13th hole that Cory Abbott had been called up, with a debut likely during the only Cubs game on our Northern California itinerary. That was fun; should we do it with Brennen next year, Jed? When Cory debuts you...

The Cubs righthander is going through rough times.

It’s a valid question.

A tight game became a throwaway loss.

Reds 5, Cubs 1: A tale of two plays Share this story Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The first happened in the first inning. The Reds were already up 1-0 with two out and runners on first and second. Your browser does not support HTML5 video. KB fumbled the ball, but recovered and flipped to Javier Báez covering second base. Tyler Stephenson was called out on the field, but the Reds challenged and the call was overturned. If that play had stood (and personally, I thought there wasn’t en...

Next man up. Cubs keep winning.

I am on my way to Chicago for the game today, and I’m starting to get that annoying anxiety feeling – not about the game, itself, or even the pandemic stuff. Instead, I think it’s just that it’s my first time back to Wrigley Field in so long that I want it to be such a good experience – I’m almost certainly overhyping it in my own mind, and so you get that anxiety feeling that it’s gonna get mucked up somehow. I’ve been waiting for this for a year and a half, you know? Nothing m...

The hip club for night owls, early-risers and Cubs fans abroad asks which rookie pitcher are you most excited about so far.

Cubs Bullpen Love, Rizzos Back, KBs Pocket Full of Candy, Trouts Out, and Other Cubs Bullets Social Navigation Cubs Bullpen Love, Rizzo’s Back, KB’s Pocket Full of Candy, Trout’s Out, and Other Cubs Bullets One thing you’ll never have to question: David Ross will always have his own players’ backs in any situation. That’s a given. You’d  think it would be a given with most teams, but, well. Anyway. •   The Cubs are back over .500 again, are one of just five teams in the NL wi...