Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro is in her fourth year covering the Cubs for the Tribune. She has covered Major League Baseball for the last 14 years after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay's journey continues as he rehabs a right flexor strain that has kept him out since May 13.

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Chicago baseball report: Cubs feeling Adbert Alzolay’s absence — and White Sox’s Michael Soroka pitching with ‘a chip on my shoulder’

July 5, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

Chicago Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay's journey continues as he rehabs a right flexor strain that has kept him out since May 13.

Ian Happ slugged a three-run homer from each side of the plate as the Chicago Cubs scored double-digit runs for the first time since April 16.

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Ian Happ’s milestone day lifts the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 rout. Now can they build on it and start stacking wins?

July 4, 2024 at 6:34 p.m.

Ian Happ slugged a three-run homer from each side of the plate as the Chicago Cubs scored double-digit runs for the first time since April 16.

Shota Imanaga held the Philadelphia Phillies to three runs in six innings while walking one and striking out eight.

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As Shota Imanaga continues to build a case for All-Star Game, the Chicago Cubs lose 5-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies

July 4, 2024 at 2:58 p.m.

Shota Imanaga held the Philadelphia Phillies to three runs in six innings while walking one and striking out eight.

The Chicago Cubs should be past the point of moral victories. Wins are all that matters if they're going to force the front office to acquire help before the trade deadline.

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As Chicago Cubs lose another series opener, this time to MLB-best Philadelphia Phillies, the outlook remains bleak

July 3, 2024 at 4:04 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs should be past the point of moral victories. Wins are all that matters if they're going to force the front office to acquire help before the trade...

As the Chicago Cubs kicked off their first series in July against the best team in the majors, pitching help is on its way.

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Chicago Cubs could get a boost from impending return of multiple pitchers

July 2, 2024 at 7:43 p.m.

As the Chicago Cubs kicked off their first series in July against the best team in the majors, pitching help is on its way.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has played a starring role in the Cubs' stolen-base efforts. He's the only player in the majors with at least 15 attempts without getting caught.

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After a slow start, Chicago Cubs have become one of MLB’s most efficient base-stealing teams

July 2, 2024 at 11:22 a.m.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has played a starring role in the Cubs' stolen-base efforts. He's the only player in the majors with at least 15 attempts without getting caught.

A weekend of miscues on the bases and mistakes in the field led to the Chicago Cubs dropping the Milwaukee Brewers series.

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Why are the Chicago Cubs struggling to win series? To start, a lack of consistent fundamentals.

July 1, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

A weekend of miscues on the bases and mistakes in the field led to the Chicago Cubs dropping the Milwaukee Brewers series.

Kyle Hendricks this week became the fourth player in Chicago Cubs history to have 10-plus years of major-league service time all with the organization.

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Chicago baseball report: Kyle Hendricks a ‘stabilizing presence’ for Cubs — and tracking the White Sox’s road to 100 losses

June 29, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

Kyle Hendricks this week became the fourth player in Chicago Cubs history to have 10-plus years of major-league service time all with the organization.

The Chicago Cubs salvaged the finale of a 4-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, winning 5-3 in 10 innings. Here are 3 takeaways from Oracle Park.

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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series loss, including Javier Assad becoming the latest pitcher on the IL

June 28, 2024 at 7:07 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs salvaged the finale of a 4-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, winning 5-3 in 10 innings. Here are 3 takeaways from Oracle Park.

The Chicago Cubs officially reached the midpoint of this season and again sit in an unenviable position as July looms.

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Chicago Cubs hit the midpoint of the season in last place in the NL Central. Can they rebound?

June 27, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs officially reached the midpoint of this season and again sit in an unenviable position as July looms.

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