Cubs set interviews with Girardi, Ross, Venable
The Cubs plan to interview Joe Girardi and David Ross next week as they continue their search for a successor to Joe Maddon. First-base coach Will Venable also is expected to interview next week.
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84-78, 3rd in NL Cent
Nats' Strasburg gets Game 2 nod vs. Dodgers
Stephen Strasburg will get the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series for the Washington Nationals, manager Davey Martinez said. Strasburg pitched three innings in relief during Tuesday's wild-card game.
MLB manager watch: Who's out and latest on potential replacements
Here's what you need to know about which managers have been fired, how appealing the vacancies are and how the searches are going.
BBTN: Brewers Injuries, Nationals Pitching, Numbers Game
With the Brewers and Nationals set to face off in tonight's winner-take-all NL Wild Card game, Buster speaks to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak about Milwauke's swath of injuries (27:43) and MASN's Mark Zuckerman about Washington's pitching approach (34:01). But before that, Buster and Jon Sciambi discuss what kind of deal Anthony Rendon will command in the offseason, the firing of Brad Ausmus and more (3:37). Plus, Sarah Langs and a NL Wild Card-centric "Numbers Game" (22:50).
Theo outlines Cubs' plan; 3 internal candidates set
Theo Epstein confirmed the Cubs' interest in David Ross, but also said at least one member of a playoff team's staff and candidates already within the organization will be eyed to replace the departed Joe Maddon.
BBTN: Maddon's Exit, Globe Life Park, Manager Changes
Buster and Tim Kurkjian relive the top 10 moments from an emotional weekend in baseball (5:48). They also discuss Joe Maddon's firing, the future of Brad Ausmus in Anaheim and some other names linked to managerial vacancies. Plus, Todd Radom rejoins Buster and Troy for "Cap Talk" (29:28) and an American figure says goodbye to a great American ballpark (36:19).
Ross: Cubs manager 'one of the best jobs in baseball' (0:27)
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Ex-Cub Ross has 'interest' in succeeding Maddon
Former Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross, who is considered a leading candidate to succeed Joe Maddon as the team's manager, was asked during Sunday's Baseball Tonight show if he'd be interested in the job if the Cubs called.
Dear Joe Maddon, thank you (1:28)
Cardinals clinch NL Central; Cubs lose in Maddon's finale
The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central on the final day of the regular season, using Jack Flaherty's arm and Matt Carpenter's bat Sunday to win their first division title since 2015 with a 9-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Maddon on time with Cubs: 'It's been fabulous' (1:00)
Cubs, Maddon parting ways after 5 big seasons
The Chicago Cubs and manager Joe Maddon are parting ways after he guided the team to a winning record in each of his five seasons and the 2016 World Series title.
From savior to scapegoat: Why the Cubs are moving on from Joe Maddon
Three years after he led the Cubs to a World Series title, the manager is done following an epic 2019 collapse. Here's what went wrong and why Maddon isn't the only one to blame.
Cardinals lose to Cubs, NL Central race goes to final day
The St. Louis Cardinals' push for a division title will go down to the final day of the regular season following an 8-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
Cardinals lose 8-2 to Cubs, magic number down to 2
Andrew Miller and Ryan Helsley were hit hard as St. Louis' bullpen stumbled during an 8-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Friday night, but the Cardinals' magic number for clinching the NL Central dropped to two.
Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs' skid to 9 games
Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.
Maddon: Don't care if Cubs' lineup irks Brewers
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he'll field a "good team" this weekend against the Cardinals, who hold a one-game lead over the Brewers, but said he doesn't care if Milwaukee is irked by his lineup choices.
With Cubs eliminated, it's officially time to figure out what went wrong
With the season ending so abruptly, Chicago's players are stunned and Theo Epstein is left to pick up the pieces.
Brewers seal playoff spot, eliminating Cubs, Mets
The Milwaukee Brewers continued their scorching September with their 19th win of the month Wednesday, clinching a postseason berth and eliminating both the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs in the process.
Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss
The collapsing Chicago Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention shortly before losing their eighth straight game, falling 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Epstein dispels Boston rumors, 'focused on' Cubs
Theo Epstein put to rest speculation that he could return to the Red Sox, saying that he is staying with the Cubs, who are on the verge of missing the postseason for the first time in five years.
BBTN: Cubs Collapse, Theo Epstein, Joe Maddon
Buster talks to ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers about Chicago's epic September collapse, Joe Maddon's job security and if the Cubs will let Theo Epstein go to another team.
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.107th
Quality Starts699th
WHIP1.3316th
BAA.25113th
Runs81410th
Batting Average.25213th
On Base Percentage.3318th
Slugging Percentage.4529th