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San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates with manager Jayce Tingler, left, at the dugout after scoring on a Wil Myers single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, May 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Báez goes deep twice as Stewart, Cubs beat Padres 7-2

By Jay Cohen May. 31, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez, left, reaches out to recover the ball after a wild pitch from reliever Jordan Sheffield (not shown) allowed Cincinnati Reds' Nick Senzel, right, to score from third base in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Still with the Cubs, Bryant back to his slugging ways

By Noah Trister May. 17, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - Players stand during the national anthem before the Rosemont Dogs played their baseball home-opener against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., in this Tuesday, July 7, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (John Starks/Daily Herald, via AP, File)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' David Bote celebrates while rounding second base after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return

By Sarah Trotto Apr. 17, 2021 08:22 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
LEADING OFF: Cubs managing COVID scare, Musgrove vs Bucs

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 08:27 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross stands in the dugout during the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cubs' Hendricks feeling ill, scratched amid team COVID scare

By Steve Megargee Apr. 13, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10

By Matt Carlson Apr. 07, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) watches his two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day

By Jay Cohen Apr. 01, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs' David Bote (13) celebrates his home run against the Cleveland Indians with Cubs third base coach Willie Harris during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Bote wins Cubs 2B job; Hoerner optioned to Triple-A Iowa

Mar. 27, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs

By Jay Cohen Mar. 23, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins during the first inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans

Mar. 11, 2021 11:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in New York. Arrieta is returning to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Arrieta can earn $1 million in performance bonuses, according to a person familiar with the situation who confirmed the deal on condition of anonymity because it is pending a physical. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Jake Arrieta back with Cubs, finalizes $6M, 1-year contract

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 17, 2021 02:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson celebrates a three-run home run during the first inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves in Arlington, Texas. Pederson joined the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, agreeing to a one-year contract with the NL Central champions. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Chicago Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

By Jay Cohen Feb. 05, 2021 06:37 PM EST

AP source: Cubs agree to 1-yr deal with RHP Trevor Williams

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 30, 2021 07:01 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, giving the NL Central champions another option for...

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer smiles during a press conference in Oxon Hill, Md. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations. The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
New Cubs prez Hoyer's goal: Retool team but stay competitive

By Ben Nuckols Nov. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EST

San Diego Padres center fielder Wil Myers, center, keeps his distance as other members of the Padres walk into the stands for a team meeting after their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants was postponed Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, in San Diego, after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres pause after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2020 02:07 AM EDT

Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Hendricks goes 8 innings, Cubs beat Cardinals 5-1

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 07, 2020 07:20 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt, left, hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt homers as Cardinals beat Lester, Cubs 7-3

By Jay Cohen Sep. 06, 2020 11:41 PM EDT