July 31, 2019 David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.
July 17, 2019 Reptile wrangler who retrieved alligator from Chicago lagoon throws first pitch before Cubs game The reptile wrangler who retrieved a roughly 5-foot alligator from the Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago threw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.
July 16, 2019 Cubs get catcher Maldonado from Royals for LHP Montgomery With their All-Star catcher sidelined, the Chicago Cubs quickly found some experienced help behind the plate.
July 12, 2019 Party of 5? Competitive NL Central in for taut 2nd half Joe Maddon didn't let the free time created by a rare ejection go to waste.
July 10, 2019 MLB All-Star reacts to scoreboard mistake The Progressive Field scoreboard might have had the roughest night of anyone at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
July 8, 2019 Two wild brouhahas flare up among fans during Cubs-White Sox game Several people in the stands at Guarantee Rate Field were seen fighting during a game between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
July 5, 2019 Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon loses cool during game against Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon had enough with the Pittsburgh Pirates throwing inside to All-Star shortstop Javy Baez during a game Thursday and jetted out of the dugout screaming at the home plate umpire and opposing manager.
July 3, 2019 Minor league baseball team's Kaepernick joke sparks backlash, prompts apology A minor league baseball team's tweet drew the ire of fans across Twitter who took it as a jab at Colin Kaepernick amid the ongoing controversy over Nike's decision to cancel their new tennis shoe featuring a so-called "Betsy Ross" American flag.
June 24, 2019 Mets manager Callaway, pitcher Vargas fined after fiery confrontation with reporter The New York Mets fined manager Mickey Callaway and pitcher Jason Vargas an undisclosed amount Monday, one day after the pair cursed out a newspaper reporter following a loss to the Chicago Cubs.
June 23, 2019 Mets manager Callaway, pitcher Vargas confront reporter after loss to Cubs New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway and starting pitcher Jason Vargas cursed out a newspaper reporter in the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field.