Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot in the third and the Chicago Cubs slugged away for the second straight night in beating the Athletics 7-4.

In addition to Swanson, Nico Hoerner has been swinging a torpedo bat in games. Ian Happ swung one during the Tokyo Series. Other players have tried them in batting practice.

Still, the Cubs are 3-4 to begin the season. That is primarily because their pitching staff is 27th in MLB with an abysmal team ERA of 5.75. Granted, a poor outing from Eli Morgan, in which he allowed eight earned runs in one frame,

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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is known for his routine and sticking with what works for him.

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer among his two hits in a 7-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday. His second home run of the season, over the center-field wall, gave the Cubs a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning,

Sacramento might be a temporary pitstop on the A’s eventual move from Oakland to Las Vegas, but for locals such as Hattfield, whose job as a government scientist brought him from San Diego seven years ago, it’s all upside. Sure, the final score was 18-3. The most runs allowed in a home opener in a century.

One of the stated goals over the offseason for the Cubs was to build up a longer roster of experienced bullpen pieces, putting the staff in a better position to withstand the kind of in-season storm that arrived early on a year ago.

The Chicago Cubs should call up San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller about his newest trading piece.

Before the 2024 season, the Chicago Cubs struck out on their top options and were left with a consolation prize. That player has surpassed every expectation. No

The Indianapolis Indians started a homestand Tuesday against the Iowa Cubs. It was a chilly night at Victory Field, but fans know it's always a good time at the ballpark. Click on the video player to watch as WTHR photojournalist Virgil Price takes us to the home opener.