The Cubs have needed some grinder-like performances from players who haven't been getting as much attention — until now.

The Chicago Cubs are off to a great start this season, and their offense has emerged as one of the best in baseball. Coming ...

While the Giants' 9-2 loss was disheartening, it serves as a valuable reminder of the challenges faced by even the best teams in baseball. The Giants, who ...

Restarting presented a different challenge. When a pitcher returns ... recently got this performance review from Cubs manager Craig Counsell: “We need better.” Brown has shown his manager ...

"The game is great about presenting challenges to you constantly ... Counsell made it clear that the Cubs still believe in him, but nobody is perfect. Shaw's performance was not good enough ...

It didn’t come without its challenges though ... five runs and it almost was the reason the Cubs lost. Fortunately, Ian Happ’s 4-for-5 performance with the game-winning RBI and two runs ...

Once Horton met Pevey, the skipper didn’t wait long to share the news: The Cubs ... s performance in his six starts with Iowa this season left little doubt he was ready for the next challenge.

Suzuki’s performance at PNC Park this week ... season-ending left elbow surgery presented the Cubs’ first big early-season challenge. Rea was the first pitcher given the opportunity to take ...

Once Horton met Pevey, the skipper didn’t wait long to share the news: The Cubs ... s performance in his six starts with Iowa this season left little doubt he was ready for the next challenge.

Although the schedule still presents a challenge over the next two weeks ... San Francisco Giants and Mets, the Cubs’ performance has put the league on notice. “That’s the reason why I ...