Trevor Cahill pitched two scoreless innings in Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Reds. Miguel Montero stayed hot at the plate and collected three more hits that included a double and a home run. But the Cubs managed only two other hits, one an Albert Almora Jr. double, in the second defeat of the spring. Trevor Cahill re-signed with the Cubs this past off-season after turning down more money on a multi-year contract to start for the Pirates. Cahill said Saturday that he wasn’t aware of a two-year … [Read more...]
Cubs Charites: Respect Bald Event
The Cubs have two events for charity scheduled for this weekend at Sloan Park. The Cubs play the Mariners on Saturday (March 21) with Jon Lester expected to face Felix Hernandez and Jason Hammel is slated to start Sunday’s game (March 22) against the Padres. According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs wives are hosting their annual garage sale and mystery ball even on Saturday. All proceeds will benefit Paz De Cristo in Mesa. Before Sunday’s game against the Padres, Joe Maddon will host ‘Respect … [Read more...]
The Daily CCO: All About The Bryant and Other Cubs News, Notes and Rumors
Kris Bryant is the talk of baseball right now. The Chicago and National media are focused on the Cubs’ top prospect. Jon Heyman said Bryant is putting on a show and putting pressure on the Cubs while Peter Gammons tweeted the reality of what it would mean to the Cubs long term for him to spend two weeks in Iowa. And not only is the media paying attention, the players are also having fun with his “450 pop-ups.” Bryant is dealing with a sore shoulder and did not play Sunday. The Cubs don’t … [Read more...]