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Photos of the Chicago Cubs’ matchup against the Washington Nationals on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda) Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) gestures toward the Nationals on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Nationals pitcher Jon Lester blows a bubble while watching the first-inning action against the Cubs from the dugout on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Nationals third baseman Starlin Castro catches a ball that went for an infield single for Cubs third baseman David Bote in the third inning on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Cubs batter Willson Contreras drives in two runs with a single in the third inning against the Nationals on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber stands beside Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo in the fourth inning on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Nationals pitcher Jon Lester stands in the dugout during the national anthem before a game against the Cubs on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Nationals pitcher Jon Lester gives a thumbs-up to fans before a game against the Cubs on May 18, 2021, at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Rizzo was seen stretching at his position as right-hander Zach Davies completed his warm-up pitches at the start of the fourth. The stretches seemingly prompted Cubs manager David Ross and a team trainer to check on Rizzo. He remained in the game after a brief conversation, but on the next ball in play, his awkward maneuvering to make the play resulted in an error.
“Just about the time the guy started making the pitch, I took several steps from the dugout onto the field, yelling, ‘Take, take, take,’ ” La Russa said. “Just the way he was set up, it looked to me like he was going to swing. And the whole time he was running the bases, I’m out there. I was upset because that’s not a time to swing 3-0. I happened to look over there, and I know the Twins knew that I was upset.
During a March 17 meeting with team personnel, Gaudio said he would expose alleged violations by the team “in its production of recruiting videos for prospective student-athletes and in the use of its graduate assistants in practices,” according to the document filed Tuesday in Louisville.
Three-time European Player of the Year Toni Kukoč, right, smiles during a news conference after signing with the Chicago Bulls on July 19, 1993. Bulls Vice President of Operations Jerry Krause, left, drafted the Croatian in 1990 while Kukoc was still under contract to an Italian team. (Brian BAHR / AFP)
“It’s really cool, especially for how much history this field has,” Schwarber said Monday. “I remember when they first asked about it, I was like, ‘If you guys don’t want to do anything with it, I’ll take it. If you guys want to leave it here and I can leave a little mark here on Wrigley Field with all the history here this field has.’
The Bears did win seven games as an underdog last season, and it’s important to realize all of the lines listed below can move significantly between now and game week. Any number of factors can swing the numbers and if the Bears get hot and Fields breaks through, they could find themselves favored several more times. Oddsmakers are in the business of making money for the house and they usually adjust quickly.
“A lot of people over the last three years thought, ‘OK Zach had a great year, this is what he is. Oh, Zach did it again, this is what he is,’” LaVine said. “I’m going to keep going. I have a lot more room to grow and I’m going to push my talents to the limit.”
“This guy’s a warrior,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said. “He shows up every day to play hard. He got up on his feet and left. There was no chance I thought he was going to be able to do that after he got hit in the face. But he got up and he left, and that’s at least one positive to see in the scary moment.”
“He’s growing up, he’s maturing, he’s understanding all the things that we’ve talked about really for the last couple years,” Furrey said. “There’s a small increment in improvement, so he’s done great. He’s been in our rooms, no issues. He’s been alert, he’s been attentive and he’s doing what we’re asking him to do, so it’s going to be fun.”