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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

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler, left, and a trainer check on right fielder Wil Myers after he ran into the wall catching a fly ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Padres' Tatis, Myers test positive for virus; 3 others out

May. 11, 2021 09:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Cesar Hernandez watches his ball after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

By Tom Withers May. 11, 2021 09:14 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

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 White Sox manager Tony LaRussa (22) removes starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) from the baseball game as catcher Yasmani Grandal, left, and first baseman Jose Abreu (79) wait on the mound during the fifth inning of a spring training matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 01:11 AM EDT

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo throws to Manager David Ross at second, during the team's last baseball workout Wednesday, March 31, 2021, before the home opener Thursday, April 1, 2021, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cubs' Hoyer confident deal with Rizzo will be worked out

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 31, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred watches as the Pirates take on the Tigers Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. (Matt Freed /Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
On eve of openers, Manfred hopes full capacity by midsummer

By Ronald Blum Mar. 31, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto flies out to center field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Crowds back on opening day, Cole starts season

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto grounds out to second during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds

By Ben Walker Mar. 31, 2021 10:42 AM EDT

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, reacts after being tagged out by San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, right, at home plate during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rizzo cuts off talks with Cubs as free agency looms

Mar. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins right fielder Alex Kirilloff celebrates with third base coach Tony Diaz (46) after hitting a home run in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open

By Dave Campbell Mar. 23, 2021 08:10 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

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, March 8, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 02:19 AM EST

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, and Kris Bryant stand on the field during a spring training baseball workout in Mesa, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Bryant open to new deal, knows time as Cub could wind down

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST

FILE - New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws in the first inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, in this Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, file photo. The average Major League Baseball salary dropped for an unprecedented third straight year, even before the shortened season caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The average fell despite Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon and Christian Yelich all starting long-term contracts guaranteeing $215 million or more. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Yanks' Cole: Players concerned about lack of competitiveness

By Ronald Blum Feb. 18, 2021 05:58 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer speaks during a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz., in this Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, file photo. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated the team might conduct more thorough background checks when deciding who to hire in the wake of sexual harassment accusations against former director of pro scouting Jared Porter. Hoyer called the alleged incidents “disturbing" on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. He said there's “no place for them in the game," and it's his job to make sure Wrigley Field is a workplace where women can thrive. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Cubs' Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 16, 2021 06:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) throws out New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at first after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game in New York. Davis and the Mets argued the first of 13 scheduled salary arbitration cases this month. The third baseman and outfielder asked for a raise from $592,463 to $2,475,000 during Tuesday’s hearing before Gil Vernon, Mark Burstein and Jeanne Vonhof. The Mets argued for $2.1 million. Davis is eligible for arbitration for the first time. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Mets' Davis, O's Santander lose arbitration, Rays' Choi wins

Feb. 05, 2021 12:43 PM EST