The Latest Breaking News from Cubs

MIAMI — Eerily similar to the night before, Steven Okert took the mound in the eighth inning Wednesday and the Miami Marlins’ demise began.

Since returning from the 15-day IL in early July, Stroman has posted a 2.87 ERA.

DETROIT — Gabe Kapler first met new Tigers president Scott Harris in the fall of 2019, when Kapler was interviewing for the Chicago Cubs' managerial opening.

Manager David Ross said Contreras (sprained left ankle) felt fine moving in straight lines, but curves were “a little bit more challenging.”

MIAMI — Bryan De La Cruz had the highlight moment. The outfielder sent a full-count changeup a projected 398 feet to right-center field for a third-inning grand slam to give the Miami Marlins the lead for good in a 10-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday at loanDepot park…

Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson (lower back tightness) has been on the 15-day IL for about a month.

An upswing in the last month has positioned him among the better Cubs rookies of the expansion era, which started in 1961.

BALTIMORE — The Tigers have their new boss.

As the 2022 season crawls to a close, the Chicago Cubs believe they’re better off now than they were one year ago and are cautiously optimistic they won’t be in the same position next September.