Cubs waste opportunities, endure frustrating loss to Nationals

In addition to experiencing an in-game injury and an ejection, the Chicago Cubs missed out on several promising scoring opportunities en route to dropping a contest to the Washington Nationals.

Commentary: Are Cubs expecting too much from Ben Zobrist?

An ESPN 1000 poll recently, asked whether or not fans thought Ben Zobrist “could save the leadoff slot.”

Cubs News and Notes: Playoff odds, Uniform talk, Contreras injury update, Rizzo hot, more

No sooner did the Cubs sweep their way past the Giants, they ushered in the chance to do the same against Washington.

White out: Cubs nearly blanked by Nats in Players' Weekend opener

Donning all-white uniforms for 2019 MLB Players' Weekend, the Chicago Cubs narrowly avoided being skunked in their series opener against the Washington Nationals.

Cubs vs. Nationals Series Preview: TV times, Starting pitchers, Predictions, more
The Cubs easily disposed of the Giants, now let’s see if they can carry that momentum into their weekend set with the Nationals

Down on Cubs Farm: Ben Zobrist in AA, Swarmer shines, Roederer with two dingers, more
Thursday was a great night on the farm as the Cubs went 4-1 on the evening.

Cubs News and Notes: Cubs sweep, Contreras update, Darvish bests Kaplan, Morrow's battle
Cue the music, fly the flag; Cubs win 1-0 on only two hits and complete the sweep.

Glaring sunshine helps Cubs shut out Giants, complete sweep
A failed catch on a high fly ball, which resulted from the glaring sunlight at Wrigley Field, culminated in the Chicago Cubs collecting a shutout victory over the San Francisco Giants.

Commentary: Cubs fans stop saying Kris Bryant is not clutch
When Kris Bryant sent a go-head two-run rocket into the night, he also sent Nicholas Castellanos and Cub fans alike in a fist-pumping frenzy. Bryant’s bomb put the Cubs on top for good, defeating the Giants 12-11 in a seesaw affair.

8/22	Down on Cubs Farm: Garcia homers, Abbott makes history, SB walks off Lansing, more
8/22	Cubs News and Notes: Fly the W, Morrow's sorrow, Free Willy, The Ben Zobrist train, more
8/22	Cubs outlast Giants in epic slugfest featuring seven home runs
8/21	Commentary: Are you ready for Robot umps?
8/21	Down on Cubs Farm: Alec Mills impressive in win, Ben Zobrist update, Marquez's gem, more
8/21	Cubs News and Notes: Fly the W, Home sweet home, Nico on fire, Cubs' notes, more
8/21	Anthony Rizzo homers twice as Cubs knock off Giants
8/20	Commentary: How Yu Doin'?
8/20	Commentary: Cubs' Production over Potential
8/20	Cubs vs. Giants Series Preview: TV times, Starting pitchers, Predictions, more
8/20	Down on Cubs Farm: Almora's debut, Guerra has big night, Emeralds get walked off, more
8/20	Cubs News and Notes: David Bote optioned, Maddon on Q, 2020 Spring schedule, more