Posts Tagged ‘Cubs’
Managers, coaches adjust to get most out of millennials
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — In the aftermath of Chicago’s collapse last season, Cubs manager Joe Maddon went looking for a deeper understanding of the players who dominate the major leagues…
Read MoreFor Cubs, season ends on sour note with loss to Rockies
CHICAGO (AP) — No team in the National League piled up more victories than the Chicago Cubs through 162 games. That seems like small consolation now. Kyle Hendricks gave up…
Read MoreLEADING OFF: Rockies head to Wrigley for wild-card one-off
A look at what’s happening around the majors today: WILD TIMES The Rockies head to Wrigley Field for a wild-card showdown with the Cubs after both teams lost tiebreaking games…
Read MoreYelich, Brewers top Cubs, win NL Central title
CHICAGO (AP) — Christian Yelich got three more hits in falling just short of the Triple Crown as the Milwaukee Brewers won their first NL Central title since 2011, beating…
Read MoreTied division leaders all take leads in Game 162
The NL West and NL Central were on track for tiebreaker games when the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies, Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers all took leads in Game 162.…
Read MoreBrewers top Tigers; NL Central tiebreaker vs Cubs next
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Winning seven straight games stamped the Milwaukee Brewers’ ticket to meet the Chicago Cubs and their boisterous fans at Wrigley Field. Triple Crown contender Christian Yelich and…
Read MoreAs Yelich inches toward triple crown, Brewers pull even with Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It’s going down to the last day of the regular season to decide the NL Central. The Milwaukee Brewers moved into a tie for first place with…
Read MoreBraun hits 2 HRs, Brewers beat Tigers to keep pace with Cubs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun thinks his luck may have changed at the plate. The Milwaukee Brewers will take all the help they can get in chasing the NL Central-leading…
Read MoreGio dazzles, as Brewers pull within 2½ of Cubs for division
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Gio Gonzalez is getting comfortable with his new team. The left-hander pitched six smooth innings on his 33rd birthday and Jesus Aguilar hit a three-run homer in…
Read MoreBrewers beat Cubs 5-1, move within 1 game in NL Central
CHICAGO (AP) — Although the Milwaukee Brewers still trail in the NL Central, they believe the pressure has shifted to the first-place Cubs. Curtis Granderson homered, tripled and scored three…
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