Jake Arrieta no-hit the Reds on April 21 in 16-0 Cubs victory in Cincinnati In the middle of the second road trip of the season, the Cubs rolled into Cincinnati for a four-game weekend series after taking two of three from the Cardinals in St. Louis. Jake Arrieta was scheduled to start the opener as the Cubs looked to build on the lead in the Central and become the first team in the majors to 12 wins. The Cubs swept the Reds in the first homestand of the season the week before. And Arrieta … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: Jake Arrieta Denies PED Allegations and Other Cubs News and Notes
The Cubs improved to an MLB best 15-5 on Tuesday night with the 4-3 win over the Brewers. The Cubs are 10 games over .500 after 20 games, a mark Joe Maddon’s team did not reach until Aug. 2 last season. And the 15-5 record is the best record after 20 games since the 1907 team began the year 16-4. After the game, Joe Maddon said, “We’re learning to play a better, complete brand of baseball.” If the weather cooperates, Jake Arrieta gets the ball on Wednesday night. The Cubs started planning … [Read more...]
Jake Arrieta Named National League Player of the Week
Jake Arrieta named National League Player of the Week Jake Arrieta threw the second no-hitter of his career last Thursday. And on Monday, Arrieta was named National League Player of the Week (April 18-24). Houston OF Colby Rasmus took home the award in the American League. Jake Arrieta made one start last week and it was an historic outing. Arrieta recorded the second no-hitter of his career. Arrieta issued four walks, struck out six and faced two over the minimum on 119 pitches, 71 for … [Read more...]
Cubs to Recognize Jake Arrieta’s Second No-Hitter in Pregame Ceremony
Cubs to Host Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves (April 26-May 1) … Second Homestand of 2016 Season Features promotional giveaways, recognitions, new food options and entertainment guests Cubs to recognize Jake Arrieta’s second career no-hitter in pregame ceremony The Cubs will look to continue their hot start to the season as they host the Milwaukee Brewers April 26-28 and Atlanta Braves April 29-May 1. As fans enter Wrigley Field this homestand, they will notice a new outfield sign … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: All About Jake Arrieta’s Second No-Hitter
What a night for the Chicago Cubs and the reigning National League Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta. The Cubs improved to 12-4 on the young season, the best record in baseball, with the 16-0 victory over the Reds on Thursday behind Jake Arrieta’s second career no-hitter. The 12-4 start to the season equals the best mark through 16 games for the franchise in 109 years (1908, 1913, 1970), the 1907 Cubs began the year 13-3. Jake Arrieta is 4-0 in four starts with a 0.87 ERA and 0.68 … [Read more...]