Cubs release schedule of games Darvish will miss in 2019
"I want very much to perform at a high level for the Chicago Cubs," said Darvish through an interpreter. "But after reviewing the 2019 schedule that just came out, I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in any of those games."
Cubs announce bold plan to score more than one run tonight
"Look, you've got to score more than one run to win most ballgames," said manager Joe Maddon. "We're going to shake things up tonight."
Laura Ricketts offers to rent Daniel Murphy an apartment in Boystown
Cubs’ co-owner Laura Ricketts today offered to pay for the apartment of newly acquired infielder Daniel Murphy, so long as he locates himself in Boystown.
Cubs waive Bryant to make room for Bote
"This was not an easy decision," said Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, "but we feel that with everyone speculating what we would do with our lineup once Kris returned from his injury that this was out best path."
David Bote setting unrealistic expectations for fellow 18th-round draft picks
Now that the 25-year-old rookie has launched himself into legendary status following Sunday night's two-out, pinch-hit walk-off grand slam against the Nationals, the rest sports world has taken notice and many inside baseball are elevating their expectations for 18th-round draft picks as a result.
Cubs acquire ghost of Cole Hamels
"Anytime you can add the apparition of a once-great player, you have to do it," said Cubs President Theo Epstein. "Sort of like when Shoeless Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver showed up in 'Field of Dreams.' Tell me that didn't make the movie better."
Maddon names Rizzo interim closer with Morrow on DL
"With Brandon [Morrow] on the shelf, we need someone who can slam the door at the end of games," said Maddon. "Anthony is the logical choice."
