Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro is in her fourth year covering the Cubs for the Tribune. She has covered Major League Baseball for the last 14 years after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Chicago Cubs prospect Cade Horton poses for a portrait on media day during spring training at Sloan Park on Monday Feb. 17, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs top pitching prospect Cade Horton in the mix to replace injured Shota Imanaga in rotation

May 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Top pitching prospect Cade Horton will be considered for the opening in the rotation, though the Chicago Cubs have not made any decisions on what route they might take.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Chicago Cubs place left-hander Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

May 5, 2025 at 6:27 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs will be without their top starter for at least the next two weeks. Left-hander Shota Imanaga went on the 15-day injured list Monday.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Brewers on May 2, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs use a 7-run second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2 HRs to rout the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0

May 3, 2025 at 8:16 a.m.

Michael Busch hit a grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong belted two home runs in the Chicago Cubs' 10-0 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

Cubs first baseman Justin Turner strikes out against the Dodgers on April 22, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

With the Chicago Cubs offense rolling, veteran Justin Turner squeezed for at-bats amid slow start

May 2, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

Chicago Cubs infielder Justin Turner has started only twice since April 15 and logged 14 plate appearances in six games during that span.

Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch of the Chicago Cubs look on after a fan fell from the stands during the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Man who fell from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Cubs-Pirates game in critical condition

May 1, 2025 at 11:47 p.m.

A man who fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night’s game remained in critical condition Thursday.

Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, center, gets high-fives from teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Pirates on May 1, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from another Chicago Cubs series win, including a red-hot Seiya Suzuki leading a power surge

May 1, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs offense isn’t reliant on home runs, but long balls were pivotal in an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (23) catches a fly ball in the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Division play heats up for 18-13 Cubs and 7-23 White Sox

May 1, 2025 at 10:10 a.m.

For the first time this season, the Cubs finally played a team below .500. And the White Sox jump back into division play next week.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson walks to the dugout after striking out against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 27, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson looks to move past April’s offensive struggles

April 30, 2025 at 10:01 p.m.

Dansby Swanson's offensive production hasn't been what he and the Chicago Cubs envisioned after he underwent offseason surgery to be fully healthy coming into the year.

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga is checked by a trainer during the sixth inning against the Pirates on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Shota Imanaga exits his start with cramps in both legs in Chicago Cubs’ 9-0 win

April 30, 2025 at 1:17 p.m.

Chicago Cubs left-handed starter Shota Imanaga was removed from the game Tuesday because of cramps in both legs.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs’ MLB-best offense has fueled their April success, backed by diverse style and approach

April 29, 2025 at 8:31 p.m.

Putting up elite offensive numbers has been even more impressive given their level of competition, as the Chicago Cubs own the toughest strength of schedule through their first 29 games.

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