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95-68, 2nd in NL Cent
Rangers hire Rehman from Cubs to be asst. GM
Former Cubs exec Shiraz Rehman has been hired to assist Rangers GM Jon Daniels with day-to-day management of major league operations, including player acquisitions.
Cubs hire Iapoce from Rangers as hitting coach
The Cubs have hired Anthony Iapoce from the Rangers to be the team's next hitting coach, replacing Chili Davis.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
I talked with Chili Davis today. He wished the Cubs well and admitted things didn't always "mesh" easily or enough between him and the players. He said there are no hard feelings after being fired as the team's hitting coach on Thursday.
Cubs fire hitting coach Davis after one season
The Cubs fired hitting coach Chili Davis on Thursday following a season in which the team ranked 11th in the NL in home runs after being near the top of the league in 2017.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Cubs hitting coach Chili Davis has been fired by the Cubs.
Cubs Pitcher Jon Lester
Cubs Pitcher Jon Lester joins Waddle and Silvy to recap the season. He gives his take on Joe Maddon's critics, and looks to what the Cubs can do better next season.
BBTN: Yanks Dominate, Division Series Predictions, Power 8
Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about the Yankees' dominant win over the A's, his Division Series predictions & more (1:32). Plus, a post-mortem on the Cubs from Jesse Rogers (25:35), Inside Heat on the Yankees from Coley Harvey (35:29), Sarah Langs' Numbers Game (41:37), and a postseason edition of the "Power 8" (46:15).
BBTN Scoreboard: Yankees blow out A's, Buster looks ahead to the Divisional series
Buster recaps the Yankees blowout win over the A's in the AL Wildcard game and looks ahead to the Divisional series.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Here is Addison Russell's statement re his 40 game suspension: "After gaining a full understanding of the situation I have concluded its in the best interest of my family to accept MLB's proposed resolution of this matter. I wish my ex-wife well and hope we can live in peace for the benefit of our child."
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
MLB announces that Chicago Cubs infielder Addison Russell has accepted a 40-game suspension without pay for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. The unpaid suspension of Russell is retroactive to September 21st. Russell has agreed not to appeal the discipline. Commissioner Rob Manfred issued the following statement regarding the discipline: "My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Addison Russell violated Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. Having reviewed all of the available evidence, I have concluded that Mr. Russell violated the Policy and should be subject to discipline in the form of an unpaid suspension that will cover 40 games."
Cubs' Russell gets 40-game suspension from MLB
The Cubs' Addison Russell will not appeal a 40-game ban for violating MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy.
Epstein confirms Maddon to return to Cubs in '19
After losing the NL Central title and the NL wild-card game in back-to-back days, Joe Maddon will be back as Cubs manager in 2019, team president Theo Epstein said.
BBTN: Rockies Win Wild Card Marathon, Yanks-A's Pressure, Bregman
Before hearing from Astros 3B Alex Bregman (29:10), Buster & Boog Sciambi discuss the Rockies' epic win, what's next for the Cubs, the AL Wild Card and much more (1:16). Plus, a dive into the numbers with Paul Hembekides (35:48).
BBTN SCOREBOARD: NLWC Recap
Josh Macri recaps a very eventful Wild Card matchup between the Rockies and the Cubs then looks ahead to the ALWC game between the A's and Yankees.
Under pressure: Which playoff teams most need to win now?
For some, just getting here is enough. For others, it's World Series or bust. We rank the postseason teams based on their need to win this year.
Eliminated Cubs ready to 'learn from losing'
The Cubs were eliminated from the postseason by the Rockies on Tuesday, and they reflected on what's next. "You can only learn from losing," Jon Lester said.
Rockies, Cubs get postseason off to an epic start
With a one-and-done game that didn't want to end, the playoffs kicked off with a five-hour, 13-inning thriller. And we've only just begun.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Kris Bryant discuss losing the wild card game on Tuesday.
Rockies win wild-card classic in extras (1:02)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Pedro Strop told me that he was in severe pain but feigned that he was fine so they wouldn't take him out of the game; told me he wouldn't have been available for the next round.
Could Maddon's job be in jeopardy? (1:14)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Jesse Chavez just told a few of his teammates "If I'm not wearing this next year –points to Cubs logo on shirt– I'm done."
Rockies top Cubs 2-1 in 13 innings in epic wild-card game
Tony Wolters hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 13th inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night in an epic NL wild-card game.
Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer
Before the game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon called his friend Bud Black "old school." We might find out just how old school. Kyle Freeland is rolling having set down 12 straight since the second. After an eight-pitch fifth, he's only thrown 58 pitches. How long will the Rockies let him go?
2018 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 96 | 67 | .589 | - | W8 |
| Chicago | 95 | 68 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 88 | 74 | .543 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 82 | 79 | .509 | 13 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 67 | 95 | .414 | 28.5 | L1 |
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2018 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.653rd
Quality Starts82Tied-15th
WHIP1.3118th
BAA.24010th
Runs7619th
Batting Average.2584th
On Base Percentage.3334th
Slugging Percentage.41013th