And now we know who it will be. The Cubs announced that Javier Assad — who never actually reported to Triple-A Iowa, as he ...

The Chicago Cubs have recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa and placed reliever Ryan Brasier on the 15-day ...

The Cubs optioned Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Assad was called up to start Friday's game against the Halos, and he'll be sent right back to ...

From an off-day to staring down overtime, the Cubs kicked off a stretch of 14 games in 13 days on Tuesday night with a fresh ...

The Cubs recalled Assad from Triple-A Iowa, and he is scheduled to start against the Angels on Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list.

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs didn’t score until the seventh inning, hitting back-to-back singles to take advantage of a leadoff walk. The Blue Jays continued to tack on. Daulton Varsho brought their lead back up to four ...

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. It’s hot out there, but we’re cool in ...

Let’s draw the line at the All-Star break. Since then, the Cubs’ 2.89 ERA from their rotation has been the best in the majors ...

Chicago Cubs prospect Javier Assad made his MLB debut against the division-leading St. Louis Cardinals in game one of a day-night doubleheader. Assad ran into a little first inning trouble after a ...

The Cubs are planning to promote right-hander Javier Assad to start the first game of tomorrow’s doubleheader against the Cardinals, manager David Ross told reporters (including Mark Gonzales).