Cubs fans flock to Wrigley for chilly Opening Day

It was a sight Thursday that we had not seen in a while at Wrigley Field -- Cubs fans in the stands!

Pirates homer, relievers dominate to beat Cubs 5-3 on chilly Opening Day

Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh’s relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Thursday on a chilly opening day.

Changes abound as fans return to Wrigley Field for Opening Day
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Crane Kenney, Cubs president of business operations, breaks down some of the changes at Wrigley Field this year due to the pandemic.

Cubs and Sox fans will face changes whether they're at the ballpark or a bar on Opening Day

The city of Chicago is prepared to crack down on bars that don't enforce COVID rules including masks, capacity limits and social distancing. "As business owners, as managers of these establishments, it is your responsibility to adhere to the guidelines. The violations are steep."

Cubs' Hoyer confident deal with Anthony Rizzo will be worked out

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer insisted Wednesday he is confident Anthony Rizzo will remain in Chicago beyond this season even though the star first baseman is cutting off talks on a new contract.

Cubs agree to 1-year deal with backup catcher Wolters

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with catcher Tony Wolters that pays $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors, and they designated right-hander James Norwood for assignment on Wednesday.

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez has surgery for torn pectoral

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jiménez was having surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured left pectoral tendon, and general manager Rick Hahn said the slugger still is expected to miss five to six months.

MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

Anthony Rizzo cuts off talks with Cubs as free agency looms

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series.

Cubs option infielder Nico Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

White Sox LF Eloy Jiménez departs with shoulder discomfort

Chicago White Sox left fielder Eloy Jiménez hurt his left shoulder when he tried to make a leaping grab at the wall on Sean Murphy’s solo homer for Oakland in the second inning of their exhibition game on Wednesday.

RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs

Cubs manager David Ross announced Tuesday that Kyle Hendricks will get the ball when Chicago begins the season against Pittsburgh on April 1 at Wrigley Field.

Minor league Cubs player arrested over drugs in Colorado

A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.

White Sox OF Robert looking to build on impressive debut

The hype arrived before Luis Robert made it to the major leagues, and he showed why during an impressive debut with the Chicago White Sox.

Court: Lawsuit against MLB over foul ball injury at Wrigley Field can proceed

An Illinois appellate court ruled Tuesday a woman struck by a foul ball at Wrigley Field can move ahead with a lawsuit she filed against Major League Baseball.

'I hit a brick wall': Sluggishness led to surgery for Jon Lester

Jon Lester has been playing catch on flat ground and soon should be able to throw off a mound to work his way into form.

White Sox 2B Madrigal progressing in his return from surgery

Healthy again after shoulder surgery, Nick Madrigal is looking to build on his impressive debut with the White Sox last summer.