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Soft landing for David Ross gives Cubs victory over Royals

May 15, 2019 at 8:27 p.m.

Breathe. Relax. Stay in the moment. Those are Joe Maddon's comforting words of advice when his players face a challenging situation. Catcher David Ross took those words to heart Sunday...

Joe Maddon will be watching Blackhawks, Lightning

August 19, 2019 at 8:41 a.m.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon has a rare perspective when it comes to watching the Blackhawks and the Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. "I hate to say may the best...

Sunday’s recap: Cubs 2, Royals 1 (11 inn.)

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

The summary The Cubs earned a split of their abbreviated two-game series with the Royals on Sunday as light-hitting David Ross singled in the winning run with the bases loaded...

Former Cubs shortstop Lennie Merullo looks toward the field before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field on June 7, 2014.

Lennie Merullo, oldest living former Cubs player, dies at 98

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

Lennie Merullo, the oldest living former Cubs player, died Saturday at the age of 98, the team said. Merullo, a shortstop, played with the Cubs from 1941-47 and had a...

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon says he like the strategy of National League rules.

Joe Maddon likes strategy of National League game with pitchers batting

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

Joe Maddon, who has managed in both leagues, says he enjoys the designated-hitter debate. "Having the opportunity to work the pitcher in the lineup on a daily basis, I've always...

A duck waddles about on the infield at Wrigley Field Saturday. The game between the Cubs and the Kansas City Royals was postponed.

To emulate Royals, Joe Maddon believes Cubs must bolster bullpen, defense

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

The recipe for developing a burgeoning young baseball team into a strong contender has gone viral. Joe Maddon has seen it recently with the defending American League champion Royals, and...

Cubs-Royals postponed until Sept. 28

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

The Cubs and Royals were hoping to play the second game of their weekend series Saturday night at Wrigley Field as howling wind, rain and chilly temperatures threatened during the...

Cubs left fielder Junior Lake cannot get to a double hit by Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer in the sixth inning.

Royals pounce on Cubs mistakes early and late for 8-4 victory

May 15, 2019 at 8:26 p.m.

Joe Maddon already knew about the Royals' stingy bullpen, efficient defense and overall exceptional team speed. The Cubs manager referred to the Royals' as a "pain in the butt" in...

Chicago Cubs players practice before playing the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field.

Friday’s recap: Royals 8, Cubs 4

August 19, 2019 at 8:40 a.m.

The summary The Cubs self-destructed late Friday and the defending American League champion Royals took full advantage for an 8-4 victory at Wrigley Field. The Royals hit three solo homers...

Joe Maddon adjusting to National League managing style

August 19, 2019 at 8:40 a.m.

Joe Maddon has managed in both leagues now and has come away with some general observations. "The game itself is entirely different with the pitcher hitting," Maddon said. "I honestly...

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