'Filthy since Day 1': Red-hot Imanaga in elite company
NEW YORK -- Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitched on four days’ rest for the first time in his brief career in the big leagues on Wednesday night -- and it didn’t matter, as he dominated in a 1-0 victory over the Mets at Citi Field. Entering the game, Imanaga was
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Pitchers are meant to be ahead of hitters. Sluggers need at-bats to get into the rhythm of the season, and that takes time. Or at least that’s how the popular belief goes. But some Minor League hitters are proving they don’t need time at all to come flying out of
'We got burned': Costly errors sink Cubs against Mets
NEW YORK -- The Cubs didn’t play good defense on Tuesday night at Citi Field, and it proved costly in a 4-2 loss to the Mets. Chicago made two errors in the game, which helped the Mets score all four of their runs. It started in the first inning. After
Cubs promote No. 2 prospect Horton to Triple-A
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Cade Horton, the No. 2 prospect in the Cubs organization according to MLB Pipeline, is a step closer to the big leagues. He was promoted from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. The news was first reported by the Des Moines Register. Horton, 22, dominated
At a new low price, get MLB.TV all season long
April is in the books, but there’s still plenty of baseball left to be played this season, and you can follow all the action on MLB.TV for a new reduced price. MLB.TV’s All Teams Yearly package, which enables you to stream every out-of-market game, live or on demand, on your
8 high risers who could land in the first round of the Draft
Whenever a Draft list is updated for the first time since December, there are bound to be a lot of changes up and down the rankings. This year's new Draft Top 150 takes that to an extreme, speaking to the volatility and uncertainty of the class outside of the top
Taillon's gem, Morel's clutch homer spoil Mets' no-no bid
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Jameson Taillon had his best outing of the season and found himself in a pitchers’ duel with Mets right-hander Luis Severino. When it was over, both pitchers received a no-decision and the Cubs won the game, 3-1, at Citi Field on Monday night. The game was
Cubs rookies get ‘surreal’ Green Monster experience
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Redrafting the 2014 Draft class, 10 years later
There's a longtime scout who likes to say, "The Draft is hard." The 2014 Draft was very hard. It's just one of three Drafts where the No. 1 overall pick finished his career without reaching the Majors, and the only one where neither of the top two selections made it.
'Way better': Bellinger (fractured ribs) ramps up activity
BOSTON -- Cody Bellinger tossed a baseball lightly in left field at Fenway Park on Sunday evening, and flashed a smile as he continued to play catch. It was a positive step in a day full of them for the Cubs center fielder, who is sidelined due to two fractured
Watch Shaw, Alcántara, Triantos at Double-A FREE on Saturday
Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web
In difficult stretch, Cubs grateful to avoid serious injury to Morel
BOSTON -- When Christopher Morel jogged off the field on Saturday night and tossed the baseball he just chased down to fans sitting behind the visitors’ dugout, that was a good indication that the third baseman probably dodged a serious injury. That was the positive that emerged from an otherwise
Banged-up Cubs hanging tough amid flurry of injuries
BOSTON -- After the baseball caromed off his glove, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson slumped over in the left-field grass in frustration on Sunday night. The fact that he was even in a position to make a catch was a feat of its own, but the long sprint ended with Fenway
Shota off to a start never seen before in Cubs history
BOSTON -- Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer walked into his office on Thursday and found a book that another front-office member had left on his desk. It was a book on pitching that lefty Shota Imanaga published last year in Japan, offering mental and physical guidance for younger
Crow-Armstrong's 1st hit? A go-ahead two-run blast
CHICAGO -- As Pete Crow-Armstrong sprinted and shouted his way around the basepaths on Thursday afternoon, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson headed up the dugout steps to await the rookie’s return. When the kid arrived, the veteran embraced him in a hug amid the roar from the Wrigley Field crowd. The
PCA embracing ‘bigger picture’ in return
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Cubs keep up winning ways after putting Bellinger (rib fracture) on IL
CHICAGO – Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger was feeling positive on Tuesday night when X-rays on his right side came back negative for anything alarming after he ran into Wrigley Field's brick wall trying to make a catch. He even maintained his sense of humor after departing the game early.
With Hendricks out, Wicks steps up to stifle Astros
CHICAGO -- There is no established timeline for Kyle Hendricks' return to the Cubs’ rotation. The veteran starter was officially shelved on Tuesday due to a back issue, but beyond that health setback there will be the ongoing search for a solution to his persistent pitching woes. “We’re not going
Alcántara, Triantos lead homer barrage on blustery night at Double-A
Madison, Alabama, is a long way from the Windy City. But the wind was blowing out on Tuesday night, and several players expected to play big parts in Chicago’s future took full advantage. Powered by a whopping seven homers, Double-A Tennessee bashed its way to a 10-4 win over Rocket
Dusty Baker wins Baseball Digest’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Baseball Digest is honored to present its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Dusty Baker, who retired following the 2023 season after 56 years in Major League Baseball as a player, coach and manager. “Receiving this award is a tremendous honor,” the 74-year-old Baker said. “I never thought that I’d
New Draft Top 150 list: BIG changes at the top
Three years ago, Charlie Condon attracted zero interest from pro scouts or NCAA Division I baseball programs. He wound up at Georgia as a preferred walk-on and redshirted during his first season in Athens. Now he's the best prospect in the 2024 Draft and sits atop MLB Pipeline's updated and