Chicago Cubs Explode as Assad Deals and Swanson, McGuire, Hoerner, and Happ All Go Deep in Stunning Power Show
The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Cubs win behind Javier Assad and four home runs.
Cubs Go on Home Run Frenzy With Sammy Sosa in Attendance Rolling to Wild 11-5 Win Over Nationals
CHICAGO — Maybe there was some mojo because legendary home run hitter Sammy Sosa was in the house. Maybe it was because the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field. Maybe it was because Washington Nationals pitchers have made a habit allowing home runs this season — 180 entering the day. Whatever the reason, the Chicago Cubs added to that total Friday, belting four long balls in an 11-5 win in …
Sammy Sosa welcomed back to Wrigley Field for first time in 21 years
Former Cubs great Sammy Sosa, who once was the face of Chicago’s Friendly Confines, made his long-anticipated return to the place he used to hit towering home runs and flash his big smile.
Notes from Chicago Cubs camp: Nico Hoerner hopes to play in Japan, while Dansby Swanson wants to play every day
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s hernia was more painful than he initially revealed, while second baseman Nico Hoerner hopes to be ready for the season opener in Japan.