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SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes a special “Ditch the Office” day on Monday, July 20 when first pitch is set for 1:05 p.m. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box …read more.

Lugnuts Rally Past Cubs

July 16, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco LANSING, Mich. – Lansing overcame a two-run deficit and used an eighth-inning flurry to power past South Bend, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game series Wednesday night at Cooley Law School Stadium. South Bend (10-10 second half, 39-48 overall) led 4-2 in the fifth, but Lansing (10-10 second half, 52-38 overall) …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The Centre P.C. is hosting a “Night at the Ballpark” on Thursday, July 23rd  at Four Winds Field in support of the Kelly Cares Foundation. University of Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly and wife Paqui will be on hand at the game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Zach Hedges continued his strong stretch, and the offense backed him, as South Bend stumped Lake County, 8-1, in the series finale at Four Winds Field on a hot, humid Monday night. The Cubs (10-9 second half, 39-47 overall) never trailed and used a four-run fifth inning to cruise …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Lake County starter Jordan Milbrath dazzled over seven shutout innings, as the Captains cruised by South Bend, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field. The right-hander allowed only two hits and one walk in his longest start of the season. The Cubs (9-9 second half, 38-47 overall), who …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Four days ago, Tyler Ihrig jumped out of a cab, hustled into the South Bend clubhouse and arrived in the bullpen just in time to ready for the ninth inning, in which he earned the save. Saturday at Four Winds Field, Ihrig tossed seven-and-a-third shutout innings, as the Cubs …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – A three-run margin spiraled downward into a blown lead and a late tie, but Yasiel Balaguert clubbed an eighth-inning home run to propel South Bend to a 9-7 win over Lake County on Friday night at Four Winds Field in the lidlifter of a four-game set. “It feels amazing,” …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps scored first and never trailed in their 6-2 victory over the South Bend Cubs on Thursday night. The win pushed Fort Wayne (10-5, 42-41) above .500 for the first time this season and the team is now in sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division. The TinCaps also …read more.

[weaver_youtube dNbvSQmqilw rel=0] FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps continued their recent run of sensational pitching with a 3-1 win over the South Bend Cubs at Parkview Field on Wednesday night. Fort Wayne is 13-8 over its last 18 games. Starting pitcher Ernesto Montas (W, 8-5) matched a career high with six strikeouts over six innings, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes a special Sunday at the park for area “princesses” age 12 and under. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box …read more.

Hedges Trims TinCaps

July 8, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – After a back-and-forth, action-packed and sloppily-played opener, South Bend and Fort Wayne tightened the screws Tuesday. Trailing 1-0 in the seventh, South Bend vaulted ahead on Yasiel Balaguert’s home run, and the Cubs claimed the 2-1 win behind Zach Hedges’ dominant performance at Four Winds Field. Monday’s opener lasted …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The TinCaps, somehow, came from behind to beat the South Bend Cubs, 10-9, in 12 innings at Four Winds Field on Monday night. Fort Wayne won despite trailing by as many as four runs, despite committing five errors, and despite leaving 11 runners on base. Fort Wayne (8-4, 40-40) is tied with …read more.

By Mike Monaco BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green blew open an otherwise tight affair with a five-run sixth inning to defeat South Bend, 9-4, in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods (5-6 second half, 42-39 overall) reclaimed a one-run lead in the bottom of the fourth and packed …read more.

Baez Homer Lifts Cubs

July 5, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Less than 24 hours after completing its massive comeback with a walk-off win at Four Winds Field, South Bend stymied Bowling Green again with a 1-0 victory at Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday night. The Cubs (6-4 second half, 35-42 overall) bested the Hot Rods (4-6 second half, …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Gioskar Amaya stepped into the box with the bases loaded and the score tied in the bottom of the 10th inning. He waved his bat twice, rested it on his right shoulder and waited. As the 1-2 pitch came at him, Amaya swung. Part of his bat went …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Friday night, the South Bend Cubs entered uncharted territory, setting a single-game franchise attendance record of 8,143 for the matchup with Bowling Green. “Again I can’t say it enough. It’s a very humbling experience,” South Bend Cubs President Joe Hart said. “We’re just so grateful for this community and …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – After being held hitless through four innings, Bowling Green bashed its way to a five-run fifth inning and throttled South Bend, 5-0, in the opener of a four-game set Thursday night at Four Winds Field in front of 7,855 fans — the second-largest attendance figure in South Bend franchise …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – South Bend’s extra-inning troubles persisted, as Lansing’s Chris Carlson laced a solo home run in the 10th inning to lift the Lugnuts past the Cubs, 3-2, in the rubber game Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. Lansing (4-3 second half, 46-31 overall) wiped away South Bend’s early 2-0 lead …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced their upcoming homestand schedule. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, July 6 vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps, 7:05 p.m. Gates open at …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – South Bend mounted an eighth-inning comeback with seven hits, but an out at third, an out between second and third and an out between first and second halted the rally, as Lansing held on for the 5-4 win Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (4-2 second half, …read more.

[weaver_youtube FFDbzjTspuk rel=0] By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Two months into his first full season, South Bend left-hander Tommy Thorpe was finally set for his first pro start. Two weeks later, he was still waiting for the weather to clear for his debut. But beneath blue skies and sunshine for his last two outings, …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – Five outs away from a series sweep to begin the second half, South Bend faced a familiar foe. Lake County center fielder Greg Allen rocked a bases-loaded, two-run single to vault the Captains ahead and propel Lake County to a 6-3 come-from-behind win Sunday afternoon at Classic Park. Allen, …read more.

Cubs Extend Win Streak

June 28, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio — South Bend dropped Lake County, 6-4, and secured a season-best five-game winning streak Saturday night at Classic Park. The Cubs (3-0 second half, 32-38) scored in the second, third, fourth and sixth innings to dispatch the Captains (0-3 second half, 36-35). South Bend starter Jake Stinnett worked a career-high …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – South Bend exploded for four first-inning runs, and Trevor Clifton delivered six shutout innings, as the Cubs topped Lake County, 5-2, on Friday night at Classic Park. The Cubs (2-0 second half, 31-38 overall) have won four consecutive games, including the first two tilts of the second half. South …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio – Right-hander Zach Hedges delivered another strong start, and Jason Vosler and Kevin Encarnacion rapped home runs, as South Bend started the second half with a 4-3 win over Lake County on Thursday night at Classic Park. Hedges, fresh off seven innings of one-run ball against Dayton in his last …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule which includes two nights of fireworks and appearances by crowd favorites, the Inflatamaniacs. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, June 29 vs. …read more.

SOUTH BEND – It’s been a record-shattering first half of the 2015 season for the South Bend Cubs. And while Sunday may have been the first day of summer, it also capped off a huge weekend for the Class A minor league team. According to Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs, Friday night’s game …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — In his third attempt at his first professional start, South Bend lefty Tommy Thorpe spun five shutout innings as South Bend defeated West Michigan, 5-1, to claim the series Sunday afternoon in front of 6,858 fans at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (29-38) won their first series since taking two …read more.

SB Cubs Snap Losing Skid

June 21, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Erick Leal dealt six strong innings, Cael Brockmeyer powered the offense and the bullpen shut it down, as South Bend busted a four-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over West Michigan on Saturday night in the middle matchup of the three-game set in front of 7,183 fans at Four …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — On a comfortable summer night underneath clear blue skies, the South Bend Cubs set a new single-game franchise attendance record of 8,004 on Friday at Four Winds Field. “Tonight is another exciting night and another great evening in South Bend Cubs history,” South Bend Cubs team president Joe Hart said. …read more.

Whitecaps Whitewash Cubs

June 20, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND, Ind. — West Michigan broke out early and put away South Bend late in an 8-4 victory in Friday’s series opener at Four Winds Field in front of a single-game franchise record 8,004 fans. The Whitecaps (33-34) opened up a 5-1 lead in the middle of the fourth inning, and South …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Twelve hits only produced one run for South Bend, and Dayton struck in the top of the 10th for the tie-breaking tally, as the Dragons won 2-1 on Thursday night at Four Winds Field to complete the series sweep. South Bend (27-37) limited Dayton (37-30) to one hit in the …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Dayton All-Star starting pitcher Tejay Antone stymied South Bend, as the Dragons rolled to a 3-1 victory and handed the Cubs their seventh loss in eight games on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. Antone dealt 8.2 innings of one-run ball. The Dragons (36-30) punched across two runs in the …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Cubs starter Zach Hedges dazzled over seven innings, but South Bend dropped the series opener to Dayton, 3-1, on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. Hedges spun seven masterful innings in which he allowed just three hits and fanned six, surrendering only one unearned run. Hedges’ seven innings and six …read more.

SOUTH BEND – To show their appreciation for the nation’s military service personnel, United Beverage and Budweiser have partnered with the South Bend Cubs to offer one free ticket for this year’s South Bend Country Fest to anyone who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. The concert takes place on Saturday, …read more.

By Mike Monaco PEORIA, Ill. — South Bend shortstop Gleyber Torres knocked five hits, including a two-run home run, to lead the Cubs over Peoria, 7-3, on Sunday night at Dozer Park. South Bend (27-34) socked three home runs to snap its five-game losing skid and force a rubber game with the Chiefs (30-33) on Monday. …read more.

By Mike Monaco PEORIA, Ill. — South Bend came back in the eighth, blew the lead in the ninth, reclaimed it in the 13th and lost in the 16th, 7-6, against Peoria in the series opener Saturday night at Dozer Park. The Cubs (26-34), who have lost five consecutive games, had tallied just one hit through …read more.

SB Cubs Drop Double Dip

June 13, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco BURLINGTON, Iowa — Burlington overcame a three-run deficit to tie the game in the seventh inning and walked off in the eighth to complete the series sweep of South Bend, 6-5, in game two of the doubleheader Friday night at Community Field, a twin bill of seven-inning contests. For the first 3.2 innings …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes two movie-themed nights and an appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley. This homestand schedule precedes the team’s All-Star break and wraps up the first half of the regular season. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 …read more.

By Mike Monaco BURLINGTON, Iowa —  Burlington plated three runs in the bottom of the eighth to glide past South Bend, 6-4, in the series opener Wednesday night at Community Field. Trailing 4-3 heading to the home half of the eighth, the Bees (29-30) struck for three runs on three hits and a sacrifice fly. After …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — South Bend only allowed one run over the final five innings but could not dig out of an early deficit, dropping the middle game against Quad Cities, 8-3, on Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field. The River Bandits (39-18) surged ahead with seven runs in the first four frames to …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND, Ind. — All-Star Jeremy Null cruised through six sharp innings, and relievers Francisco Carrillo and James Farris preserved a 2-1 win for South Bend in the series opener against league-leading Quad Cities on Saturday night in front of 7,058 fans at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (26-29) have won seven …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — South Bend scored in four of the first five innings and rolled past Cedar Rapids, 9-4, to win the series Friday night at Four Winds Field in front of 6,895 fans. The Cubs (25-29) scored four runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth to pull away from …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — South Bend blasted seven extra-base hits and downed Cedar Rapids, 6-4, on Thursday night at Four Winds Field in the middle tilt of the three-game set. The Cubs (24-29) jumped on the Kernels (35-19) with a four-run first inning, and the South Bend bats tallied six doubles and a triple, …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND — Cedar Rapids rode a six-run eighth inning to a 9-5 come-from-behind win over South Bend on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (23-29) cracked open a 4-1 lead early and clung to a 4-3 margin entering the eighth. But the Kernels (35-18), who boast the second-best record in …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Team officials announced today that an agreement has been reached with CBS television affiliate WSBT-TV, to broadcast a total of eight South Bend Cubs games during the 2015 baseball season. “Fan and corporate enthusiasm for the team across the region continues to grow,” said Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs. …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio — South Bend clocked a pair of home runs and shut out Lake County, 4-0, in seven innings Monday night at Classic Park to collect its first series sweep this season. After winning Friday’s series opener with the Captains, 6-5, South Bend resumed game two, which began Sunday afternoon before rain …read more.

By Mike Monaco EASTLAKE, Ohio — Rain interrupted Sunday’s matchup between South Bend and Lake County, but the Cubs stormed back after resuming the game Monday and defeated the Captains, 5-4, on Monday evening at Classic Park. South Bend (22-28) claimed Friday’s series opener, 6-5. Rain rolled through the area Saturday, forcing a doubleheader Sunday. But …read more.

Dayton Sweeps SB Cubs

May 29, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By Mike Monaco DAYTON, Ohio – South Bend overcame three separate deficits, tying the game in the eighth on a two-base error and again in the ninth on an inside-the-park home run, but Dayton walked off in the ninth to complete the series sweep with a 5-4 win Thursday night at Fifth Third Field. Dayton …read more.

By Mike Monaco DAYTON, Ohio — South Bend’s road woes continued, as the Cubs dropped their 10th away game in their last 11 tries, falling to Dayton, 4-3, on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Field in the middle game. The Cubs (20-27) scored two runs in the fourth and nudged within one in the eighth …read more.

Dragons Drop The Cubs

May 27, 2015

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By Mike Monaco DAYTON, Ohio — Dragons lefty Seth Varner and Cubs righty Zach Hedges duked it out into the seventh inning, but Varner got the better of South Bend, driving Dayton to a 4-0 win Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field. Varner faced the minimum through the first 6.1 innings, erasing the only two baserunners …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – Bowling Green scored multiple runs in four different innings and posted its best offensive performance of the season with a 12-8 win over South Bend in the series finale at Four Winds Field on Monday afternoon. The Hot Rods (26-19) earned a series split despite a late surge from …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND – South Bend scored in bunches in the middle innings and downed Bowling Green, 6-2, on Sunday night at Four Winds Field in front of a third consecutive sellout crowd. The Cubs (20-24) plated two in the fourth and four in the fifth en route to their second victory in …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND  — Bowling Green’s offense came to life in the middle innings, and the Hot Rods bested South Bend, 6-3, in game two of the four-game set Saturday night in front of 7,072 fans at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (19-24) surged ahead 3-1 in the third with a three-run frame, but …read more.

By Mike Monaco SOUTH BEND  — South Bend starting pitcher Ryan Williams dazzled with eighth shutout innings and powered the Cubs to a 3-2 win over Bowling Green on Friday night at Four Winds Field in front of 7,786 fans, a new single-game franchise record. Williams lowered his Midwest League-leading ERA to 0.59 and helped South …read more.

By Mike Monaco LANSING, Mich. – Lansing flooded South Bend with early offense and downed the Cubs, 8-1, on Wednesday morning in the third game of the four-game series at Cooley Law School Stadium. The Lugnuts scored twice in the first and added five more in the second to coast past the Cubs and hand …read more.

By Mike Monaco LANSING, Mich. — Lansing flooded South Bend with early offense and downed the Cubs, 8-1, on Wednesday morning in the third game of the four-game series at Cooley Law School Stadium. The Lugnuts (23-17) scored twice in the first and added five more in the second to coast past the Cubs (18-22) and …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes promotions to celebrate Memorial Day and South Bend’s 150th birthday. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Friday, May 22 …read more.

By MIKE MONACO LANSING, Mich. — For the second day in a row, South Bend mounted late offense to pull within two but could not take down Lansing, falling to the Lugnuts, 7-3, on Tuesday morning at Cooley Law School Stadium. The Cubs (18-21) fell behind 4-0 in the third but maneuvered their way back to …read more.

By MIKE MONACO LANSING, Mich. – Lansing struck early and often against South Bend and nabbed the series opener, 7-5, despite a late rally by the Cubs on Monday night at Cooley Law School Stadium. The Lugnuts (21-17) scored two runs in the first and collected 16 hits in total. After sinking into a four-run …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — Lansing poured on six runs in the first two innings and toppled South Bend, 8-6, to earn the series split on Thursday at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (17-17) chased Lugnuts starter Conner Greene after one inning, but Lansing reliever Starlyn Suriel stifled South Bend over the next six-plus frames, …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – After turning 20 hits into just seven runs through the first two games of the series, Lansing rode 13 hits to a 6-4 win over South Bend on Wednesday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (17-16) cut the margin to 6-4 in the ninth with a pair of …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — The Cubs cranked six extra-base hits, scored in each of the first three innings and topped Lansing, 5-3, on Tuesday at a chilly Four Winds Field. South Bend shortstop Gleyber Torres (one double), second baseman Jason Vosler (two doubles), first baseman Yasiel Balaguert (two doubles) and right fielder Jeffrey Baez …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – After the South Bend bats were silenced in three weekend games against Bowling Green, the Cubs offense exploded early and rolled to a 7-4 win over Lansing on Monday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (16-15) scored three runs in the first and two in the second, nearly …read more.

By MIKE MONACO BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Bend couldn’t solve Bowling Green starting pitcher Enderson Franco, as the Hot Rods claimed the series with a 4-1 win over the Cubs on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Franco spun seven shutout innings and allowed just three hits and one walk, while fanning two. The …read more.

By MIKE MONACO BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Bend scored a pair of runs in the top of the first, but Bowling Green scored five unanswered and pulled out a 5-2 win over the Cubs to even the series Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods evened the score, 2-2, in the fourth …read more.

By MIKE MONACO BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — South Bend starting pitcher Zach Hedges tossed five shutout innings and left fielder Charcer Burks drove in two runs to power the Cubs past Bowling Green, 3-2, on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark in the series opener. Bowling Green (17-11) had won six of its last seven games …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The grand opening of the South Bend Cubs Performance Center is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 8. From the time of the team’s season opener on April 9, the Performance Center has been open to the public during every home game. Now, the facility will operate at its full-time, daily schedule. …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — South Bend mounted two comebacks but could not construct a third, dropping the rubber game against Great Lakes, 4-3, on a warm Wednesday at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (14-13) climbed ahead 2-1 in the fifth and pulled even at 3-3 in the eighth, but the Loons (12-12) netted the …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — One day after being named the organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Month, South Bend starting pitcher Jeremy Null lived up to that billing with eight shutout innings in the Cubs’ 3-0 win over Great Lakes on Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. “He went out there and did more …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Cubs couldn’t crack Great Lakes starting pitcher Grant Holmes and fell to the Loons, 2-0, in the series opener Monday night at Four Winds Field. Holmes stymied the Cubs (13-12) over six shutout innings in which he allowed just four hits — two through the first five frames. Holmes, the …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — South Bend starting pitcher Ryan Williams spun six more shutout innings, but the Cubs dropped the series finale against Fort Wayne, 6-3, on a warm Sunday afternoon in front of 6,054 fans at Four Winds Field. Williams lowered his Midwest League-best ERA to 0.35, but Fort Wayne (7-14) nabbed three …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND, Ind. — South Bend right fielder Yasiel Balaguert crushed a three-run, go-ahead double in the eighth inning to push South Bend past Fort Wayne, 5-4, on Saturday night in front of 7,324 fans at Four Winds Field. “I feel good to help my teammates and my team and to win …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND — South Bend broke away with seven runs in the seventh inning and surged past the Fort Wayne TinCaps, 11-5, in the series opener Friday night in front of 7,189 fans at Four Winds Field. The TinCaps (6-13) evened the score, 3-3, in the sixth inning, but the Cubs (12-10) sent …read more.

SB Cubs Climb Above .500

April 30, 2015

By MIKE MONACO COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — South Bend’s offense climbed ahead early and resurfaced late as the Cubs downed West Michigan, 6-3, to win the series and rise above the .500 mark Thursday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark. The Cubs (11-10) led 4-1 after two innings, and designated hitter Jason Vosler smacked an all-important two-run …read more.

By MIKE MONACO COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — South Bend starter Jeremy Null worked 5.2 shutout innings, and shortstop Gleyber Torres mashed a two-run triple in the eighth inning to propel the Cubs to a 2-0 win over West Michigan on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Ballpark. Null turned in another outstanding start in his fourth …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced the upcoming homestand schedule, which includes the season’s first Bark in the Park on Sunday, May 3. As a reminder, the gates open two hours prior to the first pitch for all Friday and Saturday night games. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 …read more.

Cubs Fall Off In 8-5 Loss

April 29, 2015

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By MIKE MONACO COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — South Bend found its early offense but could not mount a late comeback in an 8-5 loss to the West Michigan Whitecaps in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. The Cubs (9-10) scored two in the first and three in the fourth, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – With fans regularly showing up from across the region and two sell-out games in April, the Chicago Cubs’ newest affiliate is setting attendance records with no signs of letting up. Today, South Bend Cubs team President Joe Hart released April 2015 attendance data that suggest this season may be one for the record …read more.

By MIKE MONACO FORT WAYNE — South Bend scored four runs in the second inning and three more in the seventh, and three pitchers combined on a one-hitter, as the Cubs claimed the series with a 7-1 win over Fort Wayne on Sunday afternoon at Parkview Field. Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Williams (2-0, 0.46 ERA) allowed …read more.

SB Cubs Topple Tin Caps

April 26, 2015

FORT WAYNE — Three hits contorted into nine runs as South Bend outraced Fort Wayne, 9-2, on Saturday at Parkview Field after a nearly two-hour rain delay before the first pitch. The Cubs (8-9) punched out nine runs on just three hits, benefiting from nine Fort Wayne walks, two wild pitches and a hit batsman. South …read more.

TinCaps Shut Down Cubs

April 25, 2015

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By MIKE MONACO FORT WAYNE – After back-to-back nights of plentiful and on-demand offense, the South Bend bats fell silent in a 5-1 loss to Fort Wayne in Friday’s series opener at Parkview Field. The Cubs (7-9) cranked out 26 runs and 32 hits in their previous two games — a pair of wins over …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – After scoring 16 runs Wednesday, South Bend saved plenty more offense for Thursday and claimed a series win over Lake County by topping the Captains, 10-0, at Four Winds Field. South Bend (7-8) poured on another 10 runs, highlighted by a six-run third inning, on 12 hits and seven …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Due to the overwhelmingly positive interest in the South Bend Cubs, team officials announced they will open the gates at Four Winds Field two hours before all Friday and Saturday games for the remainder of the season. Previously, gates had opened just one hour prior to the game’s first pitch. The move is …read more.

SB Cubs Crush Lake County

April 23, 2015

SOUTH BEND — On a cold, blustery night at Four Winds Field, the South Bend offense sizzled past Lake County, 16-3, with 20 hits Wednesday night. The Cubs (6-8) scored in each of the first five innings, including three in the first, five in the fourth and four in the fifth. South Bend sent nine to …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – Jake Stinnett continued a stellar stretch of South Bend starting pitching, but the Cubs fell, 5-2, to the Lake County Captains in the series opener Tuesday night at Four Winds Field. Cubs right-hander Jake Stinnett bounced back from a rocky outing Wednesday to throw five innings in which he …read more.

SB Cubs Blank Loons

April 21, 2015

SOUTH BEND — After squandering late leads on back-to-back nights, South Bend waltzed back into the win column with an all-around effort in a 3-0 victory over Great Lakes on a chilly Monday night at Four Winds Field. The Cubs (5-7) gave away ninth-inning leads Saturday night and Sunday afternoon in the first two legs of …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – South Bend Cubs catcher/first baseman Cael Brockmeyer has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week by MiLB.com staff, the league announced Monday afternoon. “Any time you get named player of the week in any league, it’s definitely a good honor,” Brockmeyer said. “It’s good to see people …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Rain washed away the SouthBend Cubs’ early hopes Sunday afternoon at Four Winds Field, as the home team fell to the Great Lakes Loons, 4-1. After putting up a run on two hits in the fifth inning, and cruising through eight water-logged innings, South Bend gave up four runs, including two-unearned, in …read more.

SB Cubs Draw Record Crowd

April 19, 2015

SOUTH BEND – A franchise record crowd of 7,575 fans packed Four Winds Field to see the South Bend Cubs play the Great Lake Loons on Saturday evening, April 18 at Four Winds Field in South Bend. “It’s April,” said Joe Hart, President of the South Bend Cubs.  “This gives me, the team and the staff …read more.

By MIKE MONACO SOUTH BEND – A three-run ninth inning lead evaporated into a one-run deficit, and South Bend could not come back in the home half of the inning, falling to Great Lakes, 5-4, in front of a single-game franchise record 7,575 fans at Four Winds Field on a gorgeous Saturday night. South Bend …read more.

Cubs Cruise Past TinCaps

April 18, 2015

South Bend Cubs Sports

By MIKE MONACO FORT WAYNE – The bats busted loose Friday night and every starter scored, as the South Bend Cubs stomped Fort Wayne, 11-3, and snapped a four-game losing streak at Parkview Field in the series finale. South Bend exploded for 11 runs on 14 hits (all singles) and nine walks, scoring three in …read more.

By MIKE MONACO FORT WAYNE – After overcoming a three-run deficit in the eighth and a one-run margin in the ninth, Fort Wayne walked off in the 10th with a 7-6 win, handing South Bend its fourth consecutive loss Thursday night at Parkview Field. Fort Wayne second baseman Felipe Blanco ripped a two-out walk-off double …read more.

By MIKE MONACO FORT WAYNE – One major inning proved too much to overcome for South Bend despite a late rally, as Fort Wayne plated seven in the third and held on for a 10-7 win in the series opener Wednesday night at Parkview Field. The TinCaps (1-3) scored one in the first, one in …read more.

By MIKE MONACO DAYTON, Ohio — In his first professional start, Cubs right-hander Ryan Williams powered South Bend, but the Dayton Dragons came to life late, winning 3-2 in walk-off fashion to take the series Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field. Tucked sixth in line in South Bend’s six-man rotation, Cubs starter Ryan Williams shined …read more.

[weaver_youtube yGltMP0YYCI rel=0] By Mike Monaco for the South Bend Cubs SOUTH BEND – For three perfect hours on a warm Thursday night, everything fell into place for the South Bend Cubs. Opening Night went off without a hitch, and the Cubs followed suit by topping the Bowling Green Hot Rods, 2-1, after a walk-off …read more.

By Mike Monaco for the South Bend Cubs SOUTH BEND – Less than 24 hours after arriving to town from spring training in Arizona, the South Bend Cubs topped the University of Notre Dame, 5-3, in a seven-inning exhibition game Tuesday night at a chilly Four Winds Field. After three hitless and scoreless innings for …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The flight carrying the South Bend Cubs team from Mesa, Ariz., to South Bend has been cancelled today, team officials have said. The players will now fly on a later flight to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and will take a bus directly to Four Winds Field. Joe Hart, President of the South …read more.

SOUTH BEND – A little more than 24 hours after the South Bend Cubs arrive from spring training, they will take to the field in a 7-inning exhibition game against the University of Notre Dame baseball team. The two teams will meet on Tuesday, April 7  at Four Winds Field to play the game to …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Making the 101-mile journey from Wrigley Field to Four Winds Field, a man known throughout Chicago’s baseball and hockey circles for singing the National Anthem will be in town for the South Bend Cubs’ home opener on April 9. Wayne Messmer will don the new South Bend Cubs baseball cap as he …read more.

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