The Latest Breaking News from Willson Contreras

PITTSBURGH — Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps the current red-bearded Pirate, outfielder Ben Gamel, can claim the next day as his.

Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday for the game against the Pirates. Unless Thompson appeals, his suspension would begin then, as well.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward started opening day with a message to media members.

In a chaotic transaction window that overlapped with spring training, the Cubs revealed their priorities

There are a couple of drinkers near the back of the place. Surely they’ll be delighted to speak with an aimless reporter on a frivolous expedition.

When the Cubs executed their trade-deadline fire sale last July—after they had traded Yu Darvish and nontendered Kyle Schwarber in December 2020—it appeared that they would be entering a multiyear transition. Perhaps this wouldn’t be the type of long rebuild they endured a decade ago, but it was ...

Bryant won a World Series, Rookie of the Year and MVP during his Cubs tenure.

Contreras confirmed Tuesday that the parties haven’t picked up extension talks this spring either.

The catcher is entering his final year of club control and said the Cubs have not yet initiated extension talks.