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Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks heads to the bullpen to warm up for a game against the Rays on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.

Why under-the-radar, over-the-top Kyle Hendricks ranks among the elite pitchers in Chicago Cubs history

June 2, 2023 at 8:28 a.m.

Two pitchers wear Chicago Cubs logos on the caps of their Hall of Fame plaques. Two more Hall of Famers spent more of their careers with the Cubs than other...

Cubs catcher Yan Gomes and first baseman Trey Mancini can't catch a foul ball by the Reds' Spencer Steer during the fifth inning Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs get swept by the Cincinnati Reds on an ‘ugly weekend’ — and the schedule is about to get tougher

May 29, 2023 at 8:39 a.m.

Quick, somebody — anybody. If you're anywhere near the Chicago Cubs, push the button. Because just two months into the season, the Cubs have fallen and they can't get up....

The Reds' Jonathan India throws up his hands as he walks by Cubs catcher Yan Gomes to score after his second two-run home run of a game during the seventh inning on May 27, 2023.

Chicago Cubs now last in NL Central after blowing lead to Cincinnati Reds: ‘It’s been tough. The results definitely haven’t been great.’

May 27, 2023 at 10:17 p.m.

Good thing for the Chicago Cubs they say their focus is on the road ahead. Because objects in the rearview are a lot closer than they appear. When struggling Cubs...

Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya lines out in the seventh inning against the Marlins on May 5 at Wrigley Field.

Miguel Amaya gives the Chicago Cubs a glimpse of their future at catcher: ‘He has the talent to do whatever he wants to do’

May 12, 2023 at 6:55 p.m.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele detoured from his locker when he entered the visitors clubhouse at Nationals Park last week with a destination in mind. Across the room, Steele found...

The Marlins' Jon Berti scores on a single by Jorge Soler as Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya looks to the field during the eighth inning Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

After losing in 14 innings, Chicago Cubs prepare to welcome Willson Contreras back to town with the reeling St. Louis Cardinals

May 7, 2023 at 8:46 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs got within 90 feet of a series sweep of the Miami Marlins — three times — on a boisterous, sunny Sunday at Wrigley Field. They wound up...

Cubs outfielders Ian Happ, from left, Seiya Suzuki, and Cody Bellinger celebrate with teammates after the Cubs' 4-2 victory against the Marlins on Saturday at Wrigley Field.

Pitching carries the day — and so on — as the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 at Wrigley Field

May 7, 2023 at 5:52 a.m.

On a day the Chicago Cubs celebrated some of the legendary pitching of their past, their starting pitcher of the moment got caught up in it just long enough to...

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly wipes off sweat after giving up an infield single to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta in the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on April 21, 2023, in Chicago.

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs’ weekend series, including Nico Hoerner filling a void and the Rick Sutcliffe scale

April 24, 2023 at 4:33 p.m.

Four takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' weekend series at Wrigley Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers, their first series loss since the opening three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. 1....

Cubs manager David Ross, second from left. talks with players while he waits for reliever Brandon Hughes during the sixth inning against the Dodgers on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Despite losing 3 of 4 to the LA Dodgers — including 7-3 on Sunday — the Chicago Cubs believe they’re ‘right where we need to be’

April 24, 2023 at 7:42 a.m.

If vibes, mood and confidence worked like pitching, slugging and speed, the Chicago Cubs would be printing playoff tickets about now. Instead, they'll settle for talking about it after the...

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) lifts his bat after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 22, 2023, in Chicago.

Chicago Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneski struggles in another short start, leading to a 9-4 loss to the LA Dodgers

April 22, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts poked his head out of the tunnel a few hours before Saturday's game at Wrigley Field just in time to get a face full...

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