Chicago Cubs

May 8, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44), right fielder Jason Heyward (22) and third baseman Matt Duffy (5) celebrate their win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: From basement to penthouse

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Cards vs. Sox: Who does a Chicago Cubs fan root for?

May 4, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) reacts as second baseman David Bote (not pictured) hits a three-run double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs have nothing to report on the contract front

May 14, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Kris Bryant (17) celebrates with right fielder Jason Heyward (22) after the game against the Detroit Tigers during Armed Forces Weekend at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: How Kris Bryant redefines value

May 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) scores against the Washington Nationals during the eight inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs path forward will be charted in May

Apr 16, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop throws against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. All players on both teams are wearing number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Pedro Strop takes leave of absence from team

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 01: Kyle Hendricks #28 of the Chicago Cubs sits in the dugout after the end of the inning during the game against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 1, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs have a Kyle Hendricks problem

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 13: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs walks to the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on April 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 3-2. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez continues to press at the plate

Joc Pederson #24 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after a called strikeout during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs claim record which dates back to 1901

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 08: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Chicago Cubs in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Craig Kimbrel giving hope that he is back

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs all or nothing approach not working

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs offense should be replaced with designated hitter

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 01: The marquee at Wrigley Field is seen before the Opening Day home game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 01, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Fergie Jenkins joins the legendary list of Wrigley Field statues

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta turns back clock in 2021 Chicago Cubs debut

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 20: Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs makes a throw to first to record an out in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies during the MLB spring training game at Sloan Park on March 20, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs up to their old tricks with Nico Hoerner

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs odds of extending Big Three free agents

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 24: Jesus Camargo of Diablos Rojos poses for pictures before a playoffs match between Vaqueros Laguna and Diablos Rojos as part of the Mexican Baseball League 2014 at Foro Sol on August 24, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent via Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs minor leaguer arrested on drug charges

Mar 11, 2021; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (24) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs looking to make one more stand before uncertain future

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after his two run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning on March 03, 2021 at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Anthony Rizzo optimistic about extension with Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs hits the ground after fouling a ball off of himself in the 9th inning against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Marlins defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez has no desire to play anywhere else

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs flies out against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Marlins defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Where Have You Gone, Kris Bryant?

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs stands on the mound in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 18, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs hope Jake Arrieta has something left

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 18: Jake Arrieta

Chicago Cubs Try To Fill Hole, Please Fans With Jake Arrieta

Pitcher Trevor Williams, now with the Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Looking at the upside of recent rotation additions

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 06: Cole Hamels #35 of the Chicago Cubs reacts to a home run during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 06, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Three low cost options for the rotation

Free agent outfielder Joc Pederson. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs rumors: Joc Pederson agrees to one-year deal