The Latest Breaking News from David Ross

“I think getting back and (pitching) a couple more outings will give me innings toward next year,” Thompson said.

The worst division on the planet is there for the taking. Somebody take it — please.

Wenseski’s seven innings of three-hit ball stood out Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Rockies. He retired 16 consecutive batters at one point.

Hoerner’s mild strain of his right biceps will sideline him for at least a couple of more days. “It’s a little worse off than we thought,” manager David Ross said.

CHICAGO — The iconic image of the first burst of celebrating Chicago Cubs players remains as fresh in your mind now as the day it happened almost six years ago in Cleveland.

The Cubs DFA’d Frazier the last time they were in New York. He accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa.

For many of the young players, the final 3½ weeks of the season represent their final chance to improve their stock in front of their evaluators for 2023.

Hoerner was a National League Gold Glove finalist at second in 2020.

Madrigal will be one of the first projects for Blaine Kinsley, who was recently hired as the Cubs’ new strength and conditioning coach, manager David Ross disclosed.

The Cubs’ Ian Happ says players will adapt to new rules for 2023, but Mark Leiter Jr. is not too happy about them.

CHICAGO — If anyone expected a great outcry from players after Major League Baseball announced major rule changes for 2023 on Friday — a pitcher’s clock, enlarged bases and severe restrictions on defensive shifts — well, just take the temperature of P.J. Higgins’ reaction as an example.