Baseball doesn't seem right without high-fives, hugs from teammates and spitting, players said, but it sure beats the alternative.
"Stringbean Slinger." "Speedpass." "Salt." Chicago's pitching staff got creative this year. But what do those names mean? Let them tell you.
Chicago and Milwaukee seem to be headed for another showdown in the NL Central. We asked three experts who has the edge.
Injuries to Brandon Morrow and Carl Edwards Jr., plus a tough stretch of games, will put fill-in relievers such as Randy Rosario to the test.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon got creative Wednesday, with right-hander Steve Cishek and left-hander Brian Duensing going between the mound and left field in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Brewers.
After struggling at the plate most of his Cubs career, Jason Heyward suddenly is swinging a hot bat, as the Phillies found out the hard way.
