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Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler swings on a lead-off home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 22, 2016, in Milwaukee.

Fowler’s return gives Cubs needed bounce

By Scott Nicol | July 25, 2016

The Cubs welcomed back leadoff man Dexter Fowler this week with open arms as the team needed a jolt of energy after their struggles.To make room for Fowler following the injury, the Cubs optioned Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to Triple-A Iowa. Fowler,...

Cubs and Sox battle for city’s best

By Scott Nicol | July 25, 2016

The Crosstown Classic is set to gear up for action today as the Chicago White Sox will play host to inner-city rival Cubs for two games before traveling a few miles north along the red line to Wrigley Field on Wednesday for two more games.The series comes...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (left) scores a run in Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Heyward went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the game as the Cubs fought Texas off for a 3-1 win, their third straight victory following a four-game skid.

Cubs lose control of best record

By Scott Nicol | July 18, 2016

The All-Star break couldn’t have come at a better time for the Cubs, who should rest well after a 24 games in 24 days stretch.Although seven members of the team had a shortened break due to being selected to the National League all-star squad, Chicago...

2016 ESPY Award Predictions

2016 ESPY Award Predictions

By Samantha Keck | July 11, 2016

The ESPY Awards is an annual show dedicated to some of the most outstanding collegiate and professional athletes every year.The show will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and will be televised on ABC. The ESPY Awards have...

Cubs struggling in midst of big season

By Scott Nicol | July 11, 2016

The Chicago Cubs are the top team in baseball, but have lost six out of their last seven games, their worst stretch of the season.The Cubs went just 16-12 for the entire month of June, still a very respectable record at four games above .500. But after...

Cubs continue historic season, hold onto league’s best record

By Scott Nicol | June 13, 2016

The Chicago Cubs kept their torrid start to the season going this week as they went a combined 4-2 in Philadelphia and Atlanta, finishing the week with a 13-2 victory against the Braves on Sunday.The Cubs still hold the best record in baseball at 43-18,...

Cubs-Cards rivalry sparks in playoffs

By Christopher Loggins | October 12, 2015

For the first time in baseball history, storied rivals Cubs and Cardinals have met for a postseason series after finishing with two of the MLB’s best records, and I believe Chicago is ready for the big stage.Coming into the 2015 season, the Cubs were...

Strong players could help Chicago Cubs come back

By Chris Loggins | June 22, 2015

Changes to the Chicago Cubs may help the team finally end its streak of disappointing seasons.The Cubs have continuously struggled to make the playoffs and keep up with fans’ expectations since a 2008 season in which it went 97-64. Seven seasons later,...

NIU alumni to host viewing for Cubs vs. White Sox training game

By Northern Star staff | January 29, 2015

The Alumni Association is hosting a viewing event for a Cubs vs. White Sox training game, according to an Alumni Association tweet.The event will take place 10 a.m. March 27 at Cubs Park, 2330 W. Rio Salado Parkway in in Mesa, Ariz.Tickets are available...

Cubs manager Renteria just filler for Epstein

By Steve Shonder | November 12, 2013

There’s a saying that all managers are hired to be fired, and Rick Renteria is next up on the chopping block.The Chicago Cubs introduced Renteria as the successor to Dale Sveum on Thursday. Renteria has no past major league managerial experience, but...

Week Four Stoylines for the Cubs

By Rob Willer | April 28, 2013

As the Cubs end the month of April we started to see signs of improvement in some areas, like the bullpen and defense. The Cubs finished off the week with a 4-3 record and finished a 4-6 roadtrip after they got swept by the Brewers last weekend. The Cubs...

Week Three Storylines for the Cubs

By Rob Willer | April 21, 2013

Week Three was very busy for the Chicago Cubs as it completed many transactions to its 40-man roster. It started with designating Brent Lillibridge and Hisanori Takahashi for assignment. When a player designated for assignment is removed from his club’s...