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Wisdom’s season will come to an end, according to manager David Ross. The Cubs’ third baseman finishes the season with 28 homers — a Cubs’ rookie record.

Matt York/AP Cubs president Jed Hoyer sharply expressed his disappointment Thursday that his players have not reached the 85% coronavirus vaccination threshold that has relaxed restrictions for other major-league teams, saying it is putting the team at a competitive disadvantage. “It’s disappointing to not be at 85% as a team,” Hoyer said in a news conference before Thursday’s game against the Nationals at Wrigley Field. “We’ve worked hard to get as many people vaccinated as possible. We’ve worked hard to try to convince or educate the people that have been reluctant. I thin...

•   Your for-what-it’s-worth comments from Javy Báez after last night’s game, which featured no strikeouts just a day after he struck out four times (Cubs.com): “The first thing you’ve got to do is flush it after the game,” Báez said of the previous night’s showing. “For me, it’s my timing. My timing, my approach and the trust that I have in the pitcher. I’m seeing the ball good, even though I struck out four times last night.” Based on his historically low contact rate, it would be surprising to learn that he’s seeing the ball well, but hey, if that means maybe it...

Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night By JAY COHENApril 21, 2021 GMT CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a nifty slide. On another tough night at the plate, the Chicago Cubs made just enough plays to eke out a win. Arrieta pitched five effective innings Tuesday and Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth, sending the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Mets. “Really nice win when we had to scrap for some hits,” manager David Ross said. Arrieta (3-1) allowed one run and three hits, struck out four...

Arrieta pitches Cubs to win over Mets Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday. The Canadian Press VIDEO SIGN OUT CHICAGO — Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a nifty slide. On another tough night at the plate, the Chicago Cubs made just enough plays to eke out a win. Arrieta pitched five effective innings Tuesday and Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth, sending the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Mets.