Chicago weather. Snow and rain have forced the postponement of home openers for each club going back to at least 1929, but so have strikes, lockouts, travel issues and even a worldwide pandemic. While the Cubs were able to play their opening day game Thursday before storms arrived,

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs claimed a new player during their series with the San Diego Padres (in California).

The Chicago Cubs are once again looking for pitching depth after a tough setback for Justin Steele in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Steele has now been diagnosed with a flexor strain, pushing back his anticipated return timeline.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t let a challenging West Coast trip derail a strong stretch. Although the Cubs saw their 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday by the Los Angeles Dodgers, they finished 3-3 on the trip to L.

Not only am I fulfilling a dream I’ve had since I was a kid — covering baseball — but I’m getting out and seeing the broadcast media’s coverage up close, not just from my office chair at home.