The Cubs made some pitching adjustments before Sunday’s game. It was reported after Saturday’s game that Jordan Wicks would not start Sunday because of “left forearm tightness.” This is not a good sign at all, and the Cubs aren’t taking any chances.
Little said that he's been using the glove since Class A ball
Cubs reliever Luke Little said he was told to change his glove before entering Wednesday night's game because of the white in an American flag patch.
Here’s the media release on the latest personnel move: The Chicago Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa as the club’s “27th man” for today’s doubleheader against the Miami Marlins.
The Cubs are 10-7 on the season and are trying to take the rubber game today from the Diamondbacks after losing in extra Innings last evening. They will start a new series with the Miami Marlins tomorrow at Wrigley.
The Cubs needed bullpen reinforcements after two extra-inning games. The Cubs bullpen was pretty gassed after the two long extra-inning games the last two days, as well as some tight contests in Seattle.
Few displays of machismo on fields of athletic competition are more badass — or maybe just insane — than choosing to go without long sleeves in frigid temps. And while baseball can’t touch its gridiron counterpart when it comes to pure cold, I’ll take just about anything above -20 over upper 30s/low 40s and rainy.
It was neither pretty, nor easy, but the Cubs sweep. This one looked for a little while like it would finish similar to the first game of the series. The opener/length combo of Luke Little and Ben Brown were fantastic while the Cubs offense was putting up five runs.
The Chicago Cubs have a series win under their belt entering Wednesday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. With Javier Assad's brilliant six innings of work, and Jose Cuas making it through two innings to follow on Tuesday, the Cubs only used three pitchers as Luke Little came in to close the win.
The Chicago Cubs (3-2) will vie for their fourth straight victory when they host the Colorado Rockies (1-5) on Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET on COLR. The Cubs are listed as -199 favorites by oddsmakers, while the Rockies are +165 underdogs.
Following a three-game losing streak, the Colorado Rockies (1-5) match up against the Chicago Cubs (3-2) on Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET. The Cubs will give the nod to Luke Little against the Rockies and Cal Quantrill.
The Chicago Cubs will go with an opener tonight against the Colorado Rockies, starting lefty reliever Luke Little.
For the past couple of seasons, it seemed the Chicago Cubs lacked effective bullpen arms from the left side. Brandon Hughes looked to be the answer following the 2022 season, but injuries affected his Cubs' tenure, and is no longer with the organization.
Here are three rising stars who will look to make an impact for the Cubs in 2024.
While the Cubs pen had its woes last season, it was one of the stronger stables in the National League. Like every other bullpen, the relief group in Chicago did experience its fair share of injuries during the 162-game campaign.
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the teams to watch thus far in the 2023-2024 offseason, even thought they’ve been, for the most part, quiet. After being linked to Shohei Ohtani and the other big fish in the market, it seems that the Cubs may be pivoting to the mid-level market and some trade conversations.
Three of the Chicago Cubs’ Organization All-Stars for 2023 — outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and pitchers Jordan Wicks and Luke Little — have already appeared in the Major Leagues, a demonstration of the Cubs’ coming youth movement.
InsidetheCubs.com will review each of the Chicago Cubs’ Top 30 prospects, as ranked by MLB.com at the end of the 2023 season. No. 25: LHP Luke Little,
Luke is anything but little, and he might be a big deal for the Cubs, who need lefty relief. He has rocketed through the Cubs’ minor-league system and is ready to contribute.
There is no other contender getting more production out of their rookie players than the Chicago Cubs this season. In their starting rotation, two of their top prospects have turned into legitimate starters late in the year, bolstering their once suspect unit.
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