The Chicago Cubs entered Monday’s series opener leading MLB in run scoring percentage (36%), the rate at which a baserunner ...

The Cubs are turning speed and smarts into one ... manager Craig Counsell’s aggressive baserunning strategy has become a steady part of Chicago’s identity early in 2025. From rookies like ...

But in the Cubs’ 10-6 victory against the Diamondbacks, the sequence proved just how valuable seemingly small baserunning plays can be. There were two outs at the time, but instead of the inning ...

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When you can make that big of an impact with some baserunning plays, I think the guys in there feel like it’s important.” The Cubs only had three hits — the aforementioned one from Turner ...

The Cubs are 7-5 but own the league's second-best run differential at plus-21. Part of that is a willingness to push the envelope, as Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa once put it, in regard to ...

Here are the six biggest reasons why the Cubs’ offense is scorching hot, none of which tie directly to money spent. 1. Manager Craig Counsell established a strong baserunning culture in spring ...

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ lined out to begin ... so many outs on the bases," manager David Ross said. "Too many mistakes baserunning-wise that cost us the game, really." After Chicago intentionally ...

Two teams emphasizing improved baserunning have used it to help them get off to promising starts. The Texas Rangers and Cubs will test those upgrades on Monday night when they start a three-game ...