Exactly three weeks from today, the Cubs host the Brewers for an Opening Day matchup at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field. Like every year at the end of March, the weather probably won’t be anything special. But as for which 26 players make the trip to Chicago at the end of spring training for that Opening Day contest? That’ll of…
The Chicago Cubs have 38 days to get ready! Two key roster battles should be decided by then. Will it come down to Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal? Are we overlooking Adrian Sampson in the 5th starter competition with Heyden Wesneski? Plus, Cody needs to “briefly” vent about Willson Contreras, and Ryan Herrera reports from Mesa, AZ with the latest.…
MESA, Ariz. — Adrian Sampson knows nothing will just be given to him in his line of work. He knows he’s still got to earn it, regardless of how well he pitched for the Cubs for the majority of his 19-start stretch in the rotation last season. “Thinking that you deserve things is not a good way to look at…
Pitchers and catchers officially report to Mesa, Ariz., for Cubs spring training on Wednesday, which means baseball season is officially here. The Cubs have built important depth in the rotation and have some interesting bullpen names to look at, but there are still a number of questions that need to be answered this spring. But that’s why camp lasts six…
The Chicago Cubs finished up their sizzling September with a 6-1 win over the Reds thanks to another gem from Adrian Sampson. Plus, the vibes on the final Friday at Wrigley Field this season were immaculate as always. Join Luke Stuckmeyer, Cody Delmendo and Ryan Herrera on this happy hour edition of the CHGO Cubs Postgame Show. YouTube Replay Show…
The Chicago Cubs continued their series vs the Marlins Tuesday Night in Miami. Adrian Sampson got the start for the Cubs and put together another impressive performance, allowing only 1 earned run in 6 innings pitched. David Bote got the Cubs offense going with 2 RBI, and the Cubs won 2-1. Join Luke, Cody, and Ryan on the CHGO Cubs…
Jacob deGrom was rock solid tonight, but not good enough to take down the Cubs. deGrom had ten strikeouts and only allowed three hits through six innings, but it was Adrian Sampson who got the win. Just to give you an idea of how dominant deGrom has been over the last few seasons, tonight was his 39th straight start allowing…
The Chicago Cubs took on the Reds Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs got a solid start from Adrian Sampson, who went 6 innings only allowing 1 run. After the Cubs bullpen walked in the game-tying run, Seiya Suzuki re-gave the Cubs the lead with a solo shot in the bottom of the 8th. Mark Leiter Jr. couldn’t make…
The Chicago Cubs took on their rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium Friday Night. Adrian Sampson got the start for the Cubs and fell behind quickly, allowing 2 ER in the first inning. The Cubs offense failed to get going against Cardinal’s starter Jordan Montgomery and lost 8-0 to the Red Birds. Join Cody, Luke, and Ryan on the…
Happy Monday and happy last week of August, folks.
The Cubs are headed up north to take on the Blue Jays, and they're leaving a couple of starters behind. Later in the week, they'll head to St. Louis with a couple of extra faces when rosters expand, and I'm sure there will be plenty of speculation over the next few days as to who might take up those spots.
It should be an eventful week with at least a couple of players making their MLB debuts, plus it'll be the last time Cubs fans have to see Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina playing in Cardinals jerseys on their TV screens. But first, we have to talk about what's happening in Toronto.
So let's get into it. Here's the first international edition of the Monday morning Cubs thoughts.
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